Position: Massage Therapist/Athletic Therapist
Department: Hockey Operations
Reports to: Head Athletic Therapist, Director of Sports Performance
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 CAD
SUMMARY:We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Massage Therapist/Athletic Therapist to join the Vancouver Canucks Hockey Club within the National Hockey League (NHL). The successful candidate will work closely with our Head Athletic Therapist, Assistant Athletic Therapists and the rest of the Sports Performance Team to provide comprehensive care to our professional athletes, ensuring their optimal physical health and performance through the duration of the contract.
This full time role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, where you will directly impact the well-being of elite hockey players during practices, games, and travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be assigned as required)
Massage Therapy/Athletic Therapy- Provide high level massage therapy and athletic therapy services to players within the organization
- Adhere to the philosophical treatment standards of the Canucks Medical and Performance teams
- Assess, intervene and monitor athletes with both acute and chronic conditions
- Collaborate with other members of the Canucks Medical and Performance teams, when appropriate
- Provide services both at home and on road trips
Administrative Duties: - Ensure compliance with all aspects of NHL Medical Standards Handbook.
- Complete all necessary paperwork to be compliant with NHL protocols
- Daily input of information into league athlete health monitoring system and team-based athlete management system
- Assisting with medical room inventory and general cleanliness
- Assist with packing for road trips, moving equipment and unloading, when appropriate
BenchCoverage/First ResponderShould this candidate meet the league-mandated experience requirements of 3+ years of experience covering the bench in elite ice hockey, the incumbent may also aid with the following:
- Act as a tertiary athletic therapist, assisting with bench coverage during games, practices and reconditioning sessions
- Provide primary first response and emergency care coverage from the bench, so long as massage therapy duties are not interrupted
- Participate in monthly Emergency Action Protocol (EAP) Scenarios.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Completion of a Massage Therapy program accredited by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation
- Licensed as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), in Canada, with eligibility to work in British Columbia
- Certification as an Athletic Therapist - CAT(C), would be considered an asset
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working within high-performance sport.
- Valid certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid is required. First Responder certification will be considered an asset.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and medical imaging techniques (e.g., MRI, X-ray) is an asset.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team-oriented setting.
- Valid other strength and conditioning, sports science or nutrition certifications are considered an additional asset
- Willingness to travel and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to perform bench coverage and first responder duties, including lifting and moving athletes.
- Capacity to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and during team travel.
This position will remain open until filled.
