National Development Team Program Seeks Volunteer Athletic Therapists


Nov. 25, 2024

National Development Team Program Seeks Volunteer Athletic Therapists

The National Development Team Program is excited to announce an opening for passionate and dedicated Volunteer Athletic Therapists to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with top-tier athletes, helping them achieve peak performance while ensuring their health and safety.

As a Volunteer Athletic Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and preventing injuries among our athletes. You will play a key role in their day-to-day health management, providing on-site injury prevention during training and competitions, and developing individualized rehabilitation programs. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment, with the added benefit of travel to various events and competitions.

Each Development Team will have their own Athletic Therapist, click the link below to apply and choose which team you would like to be apart of.

APPLICATION FORM

Teams Available: U15 East Boys, U17 East Boys, U19 East Boys

U15 East Girls, U17 East Girls, U19 East Girls

U15 West Boys, U17 West Boys, U19 West Boys

U15 West Girls, U17 West Girls, U19 West Girls

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assess and evaluate athletes' injuries and conditions
  • Develop and implement rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs
  • Provide on-site injury prevention and management during training sessions and competitions
  • Collaborate with coaches to ensure athletes' health and performance
  • Educate athletes on injury prevention strategies and proper techniques
  • Maintain accurate records of athlete treatments and progress
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to overall health and safety strategies

What We Offer:

  • Travel expenses covered for events and competitions
  • Reimbursement for necessary supplies and materials
  • Valuable experience working with an elite group of athletes
  • Networking opportunities within the sports and health community

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success and well-being of talented athletes, gain valuable experience, and be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this volunteer position.

About National Development Team Program

The National Development Team Program supports athletes in achieving their highest potential by providing top-level training, coaching, and support services. Our program is committed to fostering excellence, health, and safety while promoting growth and development in the sport.

 

About Lacrosse Canada

 

Founded in 1867, Lacrosse Canada is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada. Our organization is comprised of 11 Member Associations representing nearly 85,000 individual participants, including coaches, officials, and athletes of all ages and abilities.Lacrosse Canada’s mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members, leading our partners, and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate. Lacrosse Canada oversees the delivery of numerous national championshipsand the participation of Team Canada at all international events sanctioned by World Lacrosse. Lacrosse Canada is proud to be affiliated withpartners that share the same vision and values, including our corporate partners - Nike, CoachThem, Gait, Cascade, Normatec, Zoll, Boddam, Signature Lacrosse, and Baron Rings - as well as our funding partners the Government of Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation.

 

For more information, please contact:

Kealan Pilon 

Communications Coordinator Lacrosse Canada 

Email: kealan@lacrosse.ca 

 

 

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