Our league was born out of a collective desire to empower ourselves and reimagine women’s hockey. Here, we combine grit with grace and speed with style. We move beyond discrimination in a spirit of togetherness. We elevate every one of our athletes. We commit to taking risks that will drive our growth. And we challenge ourselves to inspire future generations to dream bigger. Because this moment is bigger than all of us.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is seeking an experienced and passionate individual for the role of Assistant Athletic Therapist for the Toronto Sceptres. This position reports to the Head Athletic Therapist and will support in delivering high-quality, integrated care to athletes, focusing on injury prevention, immediate response, rehabilitation, and overall player wellness.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in providing immediate medical response during practices and games, including supporting care for head/spine trauma, airway issues, and other emergencies under the direction of the Head Athletic Therapist
Collaborate daily with the Head Athletic Therapist to monitor and support players’ health, recovery, and readiness
Coordinate care for non-traveling players while the team is on the road
Support the documentation and reporting of player health status, injury records, and compliance with league medical documentation standards and deadlines
Participate in developing and implementing injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation protocols in alignment with the team's performance goals
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked athletic training environment, ensuring readiness for treatment and emergencies
Help coordinate appointments and follow-up with external medical consultants and specialists as needed
Serve as a key point of continuity in care and communication for players, in support of the Head Athletic Therapist
Contribute to on-going player assessments and wellness checks, offering input into care plans and modifications when necessary
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Therapist to support player health and team operations

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Therapy is required; Master’s degree is preferred; or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in elite hockey at the professional, major junior or college/university level
Must be certified by either the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) or the National Athletic Trainers Association - Board of Certification - Athletic Training (NATA-BOC); or in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) would be an asset
Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Sports First Responder are preferred
A thorough understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) in the United States and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) in Ontario, Canada
Maintain the educational and licensure requirements to practice Athletic Therapy or Physiotherapy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Must maintain HIPPA and PHIPA compliance
Ability to create and communicate emergency action plans

SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent time-management and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate clear, concise articulation of scenarios, options, risks, mitigations, and recommendations
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate effectively to treat each athlete
Proven ability to work efficiently, effectively and calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage priorities and coordinate tasks to solve day-to-day challenges
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and to travel with the team for all away games
Ability to take direction and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary medical team and overall team structure

Hourly Range: The wage scale for this role is $28.00-$30.00 CAD per hour.

Position includes participation in all welfare, perquisites, fringe benefit, insurance, retirement and other benefit plans, practices, policies and programs, made available by the league as may be in effect from time to time.

Application Deadline: September 30th, 2025

Background check to be conducted once a successful candidate is hired.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.