Title: Therapist – NSMXV Contract Lead

Type of Position: Full time Contract July 1- Sept 30 2025
Location: Various locations throughout contract

Department: High Performance Rugby

Reporting to: Primary – Current NSMXV Lead therapist, CMO

Salary Range: $5500/ month

Travel: Position involves travel within and outside of Canada for weeks at a time.

Our purpose at Rugby Canada is to inspire the nation on the global stage, and to lead, govern and support

the game of rugby across Canada, to ensure Rugby Canada is recognized and respected worldwide as a

top rugby nation on and off the field. Our values are our Canadian Rugby DNA, and show the world what

we stand for; Courage, Unity, Fun, Respect and Integrity are the core beliefs on which we will build the

next chapter of Rugby Canada’s future.

Responsibilities:

• Communication with current NSMXV Lead therapist throughout contract.
• Review all incoming and outgoing athletes, complete intake and exit forms for each new team

assembly/ disassembly.

• Monitoring the physical health, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries for the players while

assembled

• Provide field coverage, taping and treatment.
• Work with other therapists, doctors, S&C, sport science and coaching staff to ensure effective

management for athletes.

• Daily communication with Head Coach and S&C regarding health and status of athletes.
• Maintain comprehensive player treatment charting and injury records.
• Insurance coordination, initiation with the assistance of team manager when incidents arise
• Provide treatment plans to assist with recovery after team disassembles.
• May be required to provide remote monitoring during time team is not assembled
• Domestic and international travel will be required throughout term of contract.
• Must be available for all travel windows from July 1- Sept 30.

Requirements:

• First Responder, BLS or Equivalent

• Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with CATA OR Licensed Physiotherapist in good

standing with your Provincial College, minimum Sport Certificate, preference to those with Sport

Diploma.

• Experience working with high-performance athletes
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and personal integrity

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience working with the sport of Rugby or contact sports
• World Rugby ICIR Level 2 Certification
• CSCS or equivalent strength and conditioning Certification
• Knowledge of data management and good data organizational skills
• Experience with GPS and force plate data capture and understanding its role Return to Play
• Ability to provide Acupuncture treatment

Don’t have everything listed above? If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will
make you excited to come into work, then we want to hear from you!

Working Conditions

Hourly expectations will vary weekly depending on training and tour demands. This will not be a traditional

40hr/wk position.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resumé and cover letter to jobs@rugby.ca.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The deadline for applications to be received is 11:00pm PT on May 25 2025.