JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: East Hub & Sport Science Sports Medicine and Innovation (SSSMI) Coordinator
Classification: Full-time
Location: AC East Hub, York University, Toronto
Reports to: East Hub Lead
Provides functional support to: Sport Medicine Lead (SML) and Sport Science & Innovation Lead (SSL)
OVERVIEW
Athletics Canada (AC) is the national sport organization for track and field, cross country, road, mountain, ultra and trail running. Our purpose is to support High Performance (HP) athletics excellence at the world level, engage participation and provide leadership in developmental athletics. AC is a not-for-profit, charitable organization operating under a Board of Directors elected by provincial/territorial members.
The East Hub & Sport Science Sports Medicine and Innovation (SSSMI) Coordinator is responsible for the smooth operational running of Athletics Canada’s (AC’s) East Hub and the SSSMI program, both of which are a key components of the AC High Performance Plan (HPP).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
East Hub (0.5FTE)
Ensuring the smooth operational running of the East Hub including:
- Coordinating all aspects of the facilities, access, security and bookings in all designated areas;
- Coordinating the Canadian Athlete Insurance Program (CAIP) and other athlete services as required;
- Athlete monitoring, including the collection of information to AC's medical system and;
- Implementing AC’s Hub related policies and processes.
- Arranging and taking notes at regular Hub management and operational meetings.
- Supporting the Hub Lead (East) with the East Hub Operational and Coaching budgets including consolidating, coding, reporting and driving value for money as required.
- Supporting timely and accurate communications with key stakeholders in the East Hub including but not limited to Toronto Track and Field Club (TTFC), York University, CSI Ontario, and Athletics Ontario.
- Providing operational and logistical support at AC High Performance camps, competitions and conferences held at the Hub and, as required, elsewhere;
- Facilitating Sport Integrity Canada and World Athletics Anti-Doping Whereabouts programs as required.
SSSMI (0.5FTE)
Ensuring the smooth operational running of the SSSMI program including:
- Providing administrative support for the SS and SMI Leads;
- Coordinating AC’s electronic Pre-Participation Questionnaire (ePPQ) system;
- Implementing AC’s SSSMI policies and processes.
- Coordinating SSSMI equipment, including medical kits and related supplies, in coordination with the SM Lead and SSI Lead, to support procurement, storage, inventory management, and transfer to AC camps and competitions.
- Arranging and taking notes at regular SSSMI meetings including the Weekly Medical Meeting.
- Supporting the SM Lead with the SM budget including consolidating, coding, reporting and driving value for money as required.
- Supporting timely and accurate communications with key stakeholders in the SSSMI program including but not limited to Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sports Institute Network (COPSIN) members and potential and appointed SSSMI staff at AC’s official training camps and National Team competitions.
General
Implementing and championing AC’s Safe Sport and Anti-Doping rules and policies.
Acting as an exemplar of AC’s High Performance (HP) Culture and Behaviours.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
College or university degree, in relevant subject, is preferred.
Specialized and/or Technical Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel, is essential.
The following experiences and skills are not required but will be an advantage:
- Working in a High Performance sporting environment.
- Working with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in a healthcare administration position.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and medical terminology.
- Working with medically confidential information and/or medical database systems.
- Managing a budget including reporting, expenses, cash consolidations, etc.
- Extensive use of third party software packages and databases.
Other Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively in French and English will be considered an asset
Working Conditions
This position occasionally may require working outside regular hours. The position is based at the AC East Hub, York University, Toronto and can not be performed remotely.
Compensation
Compensation will be determined by successful candidates’ skills and experience.
To Apply
The application deadline is July 6, 2026. We thank all candidates who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Athletics Canada is an equal opportunity employer.