Assistant Athletic Therapist, Raptors 905

Job summary

Manage player health and performance through injury assessments, rehabilitation prescriptions, and the implementation of treatment programs. Coordinate return-to-play protocols and collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical and performance staff to optimize athlete success.

Job details

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started. This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team. ** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. ** Job Description The Raptors 905 are seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Athletic Therapist / Trainer. The successful candidate will be directly involved in the management and operations of player health and performance. They will report directly to and coordinate with the Raptors 905 Head Athletic Therapist, the Raptors 905 Vice President of Franchise Operations, and the Toronto Raptors Vice President of Player Health and Performance. Preference will be given to those with additional licensure as a physiotherapist and / or other clinical certification. Required Qualifications: • Completed degree in athletic therapy from an accredited institution and maintain license / good standing with their national & provincial associations. • A minimum of 3 years post-graduate clinical experience. • Additional skills / certification in manual therapy techniques. • Maintain valid CPR / BLS first responder certification. • Hold a valid passport and have the ability to engage in frequent cross-border travel. • Have clinical experience working with athletes in a team setting. Preferred Qualifications: • Hold additional license as a physiotherapist. • Hold additional certification in strength & conditioning (CSCS) or equivalent experience. • Experience working in a multidisciplinary / multiple-stakeholder environment while maintaining excellent communication skills. Role & Responsibilities • Perform injury assessments and provide rehabilitation prescriptions. Develop and implement treatment programs and coordinate return to play protocols. Provide orthopedic and functional performance testing. Assist with injury response during competition & practice. • Assist in developing preventative exercise programs and recovery strategies. • Assist in the development and execution of athlete monitoring strategies. • Assist with the maintenance of training room facilities and training / therapy supplies. • Additional duties as required to assist in facilitating team operations. • Availability for extended periods throughout the season while attending all practices, home games, and away games (extensive travel for away games required throughout the season). • Collaborate with and report to the Toronto Raptors medical and performance staff in the implementation of treatment plans and programs for Raptors’ development athletes. • Collaborate with strength & conditioning, dietician, mental performance coach, coaches, front office, and team operations staff to promote optimal team performance and player success. Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate: 60,000-70,000 We’re glad you’re here. Once you apply, we’ll follow up by email, and you can track everything in your Candidate Portal. Want instant updates? Opt-in for SMS notifications to stay in the loop. At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

What you’ll do

Manage player health and performance through injury assessments, rehabilitation prescriptions, and the implementation of treatment programs. Coordinate return-to-play protocols and collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical and performance staff to optimize athlete success.

Requirements

Requires a degree in athletic therapy, a valid license, and at least 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience. Candidates must hold CPR/BLS certification and a valid passport for frequent cross-border travel.

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Injury Assessment
• Rehabilitation Prescription
• Manual Therapy
• Orthopedic Testing
• Functional Performance Testing
• Preventative Exercise Programming
• Athlete Monitoring
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Clinical Experience
• Communication Skills
• Return to Play Protocols
• Strength & Conditioning
• Exercise Programs
• eSports
• Orthopedics
• Treatment Planning
• Physical Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified First Responder (CFR)
• Communication
• Front Office
• Medical Prescription
• Rehabilitation
• Operations
• HP OpenView
• Strength Training And Conditioning
• Team Performance Management
• Transferable Skills Analysis
• Performance Testing

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Healthcare
• Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists