Julie Girouard

Sport Studies graduate with a Health concentration and completed Level 7 modules from the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) programme at the University of Brighton. Practical university training includes neurological rehabilitation, physiotherapy assessment and intervention, exercise and physical activity in rehabilitation, mobility/ambulation aids, long-term conditions and multidisciplinary working. Brings three seasons of hands-on university sports-therapy support experience involving injury management, taping, first aid, rehabilitation exercises and concussion procedures.

Seeking a supervised Physiotherapy Assistant, Therapy Assistant or Rehabilitation Assistant role within an NHS or rehabilitation service.

Sports Therapy Assistant - Women's Hockey & Cheerleading at Bishop's University (2021-09 – 2021-11)

• Supported the sports therapist with athlete preparation, taping, minor first aid, injury management and concussion testing procedures.
• Assisted with rehabilitation exercises and recovery modalities, including TENS set-up, ice sleeves and ultrasound treatments under supervision.
• Completed baseline concussion testing and supported safe participation and return-to-activity processes.

Sports Therapy Assistant - Women's Hockey at Bishop's University (2020-09 – 2020-11)

• Provided pre-session taping and athlete safety support, identified injuries and consulted the lead therapist when assessment or escalation was required.
• Worked independently within delegated responsibilities, using judgement to seek assistance when appropriate.

Sports Therapy Assistant - Women's Rugby at Bishop's University (2019-08 – 2019-10)

• Assisted with taping, minor first aid, complex injury response, emergency calls and management of the sports therapy kit.
• Supported rehabilitation exercises, ice baths, ice preparation and training drills for athletes recovering from injury or transitioning back to sport.

Special Education Teacher - Secondary Level at Arthur-Pigeon Secondary School (2024-08 – 2024-11)

• Adapted education and communication to individual needs, collaborated on personalised intervention plans and supported autonomy.

Substitute Teacher at New Frontiers School Board / Centre de services scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands (2025-01 – 2025-06)

• Delivered supply teaching across both school boards, managing classrooms and adapting instruction to varied student needs.

Substitute Teacher at Eastern Townships School Board / Sherbrooke Region School Service Centre (2021-04 – 2024-07)

• Managed classrooms and adapted communication and teaching strategies to varied needs and learning styles.

Day Camp Counsellor at Autisme Estrie (2022-05 – 2022-08)

• Supported children and adolescents with autism in daily activities, learning and social development; provided crisis intervention when required.

Football Coach at St-Stanislas de Kostka Soccer Club and other teams (2010-01 – 2018-12)

• Coached multiple age groups, planned activities and developed long-term leadership, communication and instruction skills.

MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) - postgraduate study in Physiotherapy – University of Brighton (2025-09 – 2026-06)

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Studies, Health Concentration – Bishop's University (2018-09 – 2024-04)

Kinesiology Studies in Kinesiology – Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (2017-09 – 2018-05)