Job Posting

Assistant Athletic Therapist

St. Francis Xavier University is a top-ranking Canadian university focused on academic excellence, innovation in teaching and research, service to society and international outreach. We are currently looking for an Assistant Athletic Therapist in the University Athletic Therapy Clinic. This is an ongoing position that is active only during the academic year (approximately 8 months per year).

Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Therapist, the successful incumbent will have several key responsibilities; clinical and on field assessment and treatment of varsity athletes, providing first aid and medical coverage of practices and games of the varsity teams. Duties also include maintaining accurate and current clinical records and assisting with the supervision of the Student Therapists.

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association; preference will be given to those that are certified athletic therapists.

Consideration of applications for this position will begin on May 31st 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of application, including detailed CV, and the names of three references should be directed in confidence to:

Human Resources
StFX University
Antigonish, NS
Email: careers@stfx.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferences will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. StFX respects diversity and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities and members of sexual minority groups.