Massage Therapist (Seasonal)

Join the newest addition to the WNBA family as we bring professional women’s basketball to Canada! The Toronto Tempo is the WNBA’s 14th franchise and first Canadian team set to tip off in May. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We are committed to empowering our players, engaging our fans, and making a positive impact in our community. We are seeking a talented and driven Massage Therapist (seasonal) to join our Health & Performance team, reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer from March to October 2026.

Job Summary:

The Massage Therapist supports the physical preparation, recovery, and availability of Tempo athletes through evidence-informed manual therapy and collaborative care. This role will work alongside Health & Performance colleagues to provide holistic care to all Tempo players. The Massage Therapist will primarily work out of our office and facilities located in Toronto, Ontario. Regular travel within North America with the Tempo team will be required throughout the season.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Player Care Services and Strategy

• Provide pre-practice, post-practice, and game-day massage therapy to Tempo athletes.
• Deliver individualized soft-tissue treatment plans aligned with athlete needs, workload, and injury status.
• Assist with recovery strategies including travel recovery, load management, and return-to-play support.
• Collaborate closely with Health & Performance staff to provide holistic care to all athletes.
• Support training camp, regular season, playoffs, and team travel as required.

Compliance & Documentation Management

• Ensure player care activities are within guidelines mandated by professional license(s) and the WNBA league.
• Document all communications and health services provided to athletes through team’s injury management system.
• Ensure confidential health, medical, and insurance records are compliant with WNBA and HIPAA requirements.
• Collaborate with Head Athletic Trainer to provide thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting in the league mandated Electronic Medical Records system.

Team Management

• Contribute to a team environment that promotes trust, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
• Assist Health & Performance colleagues with basic administrative duties including ordering training room supplies, training room cleaning duties, hydrotherapy room maintenance and maintenance of medical equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, sit, jump, run, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate with others.
• Required to lift up to 45 kg (100 lbs) of equipment, along with bending, reaching, and throwing items.
• Required to lift and position patients for examination, including helping them on and off tables.
• Ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Licensed/Registered Massage Therapist in good standing (Ontario licensure required).
• Minimum 2 years of work experience with high-level or professional athletes (basketball preferred).
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and sports-specific soft-tissue demands.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid passport and ability to travel globally for weeks at a time required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with athletes.

Required Key Competencies:

• Confidentiality – ability to keep confidentiality and to practice discretion.
• Adaptability – flexible in the face of change, maintains a positive demeanor, can handle conflicting priorities without loss of composure.
• Organization – can plan and schedule activities and workload optimally.
• Proactivity – can foresee multiple outcomes and acts to prevent problems.
• Communication– listening skills, oral and written verbal skills; telephone and email.
• Service Driven – interacts positively with players, coaching staff, executives, and peers.
• Team Player - handles responsibilities well as part of a group and when solely responsible for a task or outcome.
• Judgement - able to make reasonable decisions as needed in the absence of direction, refers issues to another appropriate person in a timely manner, can be trusted to work without constant or direct supervision.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of the historic launch of the first WNBA team in Canada.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of women’s sports in Canada.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials as one file via LinkedIn. We are accepting applications until March 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST.

The salary range for the Massage Therapist (seasonal) role is between $40,000 - $45,000 CAD.

All applications submitted to the Tempo are always reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for resume screening. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

Toronto Tempo is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable laws.