Athletic Therapist – Athletics & Recreation

Date Posted: May 19th 2026

Posting Deadline: June 2nd 2026

Department: Athletics & Recreation

Type of Employment: 5-month Contract Full-Time (August 1 2026 - December 31st 2026)

Group Affiliation: APC Group Group 5 ($61218 - $78893 annually)

At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Athletic Therapist to join our Athletics & Recreation Department team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Marys we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Personal days
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Head Athletic Therapist the Athletic Therapist will:

• Assess and treat the injuries of Varsity and Club team athletes.
• Provide practice and game medical coverage for Varsity teams.
• Recruit and trains volunteer student trainers.
• Assist with the scheduling and coordination of referrals related to allied Health Professional (Physicians Surgeons etc.).
• Provides pre-game care and on-field emergency sports first responder care during varsity games. Makes return to play decisions.
• Provides post-game care of student Varsity Athletes and coordinates treatment/rehabilitation protocols.
• Monitors and evaluates the progress continually over the season for the student trainers.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Athletic Therapist you will have:

• Bachelor of Science Athletic Therapy.
• Certification in Athletic Therapy (Canada).
• Certified Medical First Responder.
• Minimum of one-year related experience.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on Apply Now and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we welcome applications from women Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at emailprotected.