The athletic therapist takes a lead role in our camper and staff's health and safety, particularly in the treatment of acute and ongoing sports-related injuries.
General Responsibilities:
Ensure that campers and staff with medical needs are properly cared for.
Handle first aid and athletic injuries and issues of campers and staff as they arise.
Ensure that safety and health regulations are strictly adhered to.
Assist with the general camp community as time permits.
Specific Responsibilities:
Assist in the organizing and setting up of the Health Centre.
Be on site for daily clinic hours as established by the Head Nurse.
Provide daily athletic therapy and medical care for campers and staff as required.
Diagnose acute musculoskeletal issues and refer if necessary to the local Medical Centre / Hospital.
Train Health Centre staff in preventative strapping and taping techniques.
Participate in maintaining the log of campers and staff who receive medical attention in our camp management system.
Coordinate with Head Nurse to communicate with parents/guardians regarding campers who require medical treatment.
Monitor Health Centre supplies and report to the Head Nurse when supplies need to be restocked.
Assist in reviewing all medical forms before registration day in order to discuss current and potential medical needs with parents, on the instruction of the Head Nurse. Keep the Health Centre clean and orderly.
Learn emergency action plans for all camp emergencies.
Be on call and prepared to participate/take a lead role in crisis management/emergency response.
Required Qualifications:
Current OATA certification (including liability insurance)
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Vulnerable Sector Background Check
Valid G drivers license.
Excellent working skills including: communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 3 days
Pay: $133.33 per day
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Application question(s):
Must be in the final year of athletic therapy school in Ontario or a graduate of an athletic therapy program.
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-08-25
