Kailey Dennis
St. Thomas,Canada
Summary
Bilingual Athletic Therapy student with extensive experience in injury assessment and rehabilitation in high-performance sports. Demonstrates expertise in emergency injury management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective rehabilitation programs aimed at restoring athlete function and optimizing performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Therapy Student Intern
Sheridan College Clinical Placements
, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Provided sideline medical coverage during practices and competitions, managing emergency injuries and making return-to-play decisions
- Assessed injuries and developed treatment and rehabilitation plans for athletes in football, hockey, soccer, rugby, volleyball, lacrosse, wrestling, and track & field
- Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs focused on restoring strength, mobility, and sport‑specific function
- Collaborated with coaches, physiotherapists, and healthcare professionals to enhance athlete recovery and optimize performance
- Experience supporting high‑performance athletes through rehabilitation and return‑to‑sport planning
- Completed clinical placements at Canadian Sport Institute Ontario, Football Ontario, and various competitive secondary school programs
Program Coordinator
East Elgin Youth Soccer
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated operations for youth soccer program serving 500+ athletes across 50 teams
- Coordinated schedules for youth soccer practices and matches across multiple age groups.
- Managed registration processes for players and ensured accurate database entries.
- Organized community outreach events to promote soccer programs and increase participation.
Camp Supervisor
Royal City Soccer Club
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Led staff and managed daily operations for youth soccer camp programs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for participants
- Led and trained staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Supervised daily camp activities for youth participants at soccer sessions.
- Coordinated schedules and logistics for training sessions and matches.
Student Athletic Trainer
University of Ottawa Varsity Athletics
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered injury assessment, first aid, and rehabilitation support for six varsity teams to ensure athlete safety and optimal recovery
- Implemented injury prevention and recovery strategies tailored to individual athletes
- Supported practice and game coverage, documented injuries, and monitored athletes' health to promote performance and well-being
- Partnered with coaching staff and sports medicine professionals to enhance athlete care and recovery protocols
Prosthetics & Orthotics Intern
AMPOS
Ottawa, Canada
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted clinicians with prosthetic and orthotic assessments and patient care, enhancing quality of service for 50+ patients
- Supported fabrication and fitting of ankle-foot orthoses and foot orthotics, contributing to improved patient mobility
- Educated patients on device use and monitored fit and functional outcomes, ensuring optimal device performance
Receptionist
NeuroLogic Physiotherapy
Ottawa, Canada
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed front desk operations for physiotherapy clinic, ensuring smooth patient flow for 50+ daily visits
- Scheduled appointments and processed insurance claims to streamline clinic operations
- Greeted patients at clinic entrance, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient calendars efficiently.
- Handled incoming calls, routing them to relevant staff for assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06-2023
Honours Bachelor Applied Health Science - Athletic Therapy
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON03-2026
Skills
- Injury assessment
- Rehabilitation planning
- Emergency injury management
- Injury prevention
- Performance analysis
- Strength training
- Team collaboration
Certification
- First Responder
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Canadian Athletic Therapists Association – Certification Candidate (2026)
Sport Coverage Experience
- Football
- Flag Football
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Rugby
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Lacrosse
- Track & Field
- Wrestling
- Equestrian
- Wheelchair Basketball
Timeline
Program Coordinator
East Elgin Youth Soccer
05.2024 - 08.2024
Athletic Therapy Student Intern
Sheridan College Clinical Placements
01.2024 - Current
Camp Supervisor
Royal City Soccer Club
07.2023 - 08.2023
Prosthetics & Orthotics Intern
AMPOS
09.2022 - 04.2023
Student Athletic Trainer
University of Ottawa Varsity Athletics
08.2022 - 08.2023
Receptionist
NeuroLogic Physiotherapy
10.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa
Honours Bachelor Applied Health Science - Athletic Therapy
Sheridan College