School Health Coordinator/Certified Athletic Trainer

10-Month, Full-Time Position | Summer Hourly Stipend
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Athletics, Assistant Head of School and/or Business & Finance Director

Position Summary
The School Health Coordinator serves as the primary on-campus healthcare provider and wellness coordinator for the school community. This role combines the responsibilities of a Certified Athletic Trainer and School Health Coordinator to oversee daily student health services, emergency care, athletic healthcare, injury prevention, wellness education, and communicable disease management for students.

The School Health Coordinator supports the mission and philosophy of the school by providing comprehensive health and wellness services during the academic day and throughout athletic programming. This position serves as the central liaison among students, families, faculty, healthcare providers, and administrators regarding student health and safety.

Primary Responsibilities

Student Health & Wellness Services

• Operate and oversee the daily functions of the Health Room/Training Room.
• Assess and triage student and faculty illnesses, injuries, and health-related concerns during the school day.
• Provide emergency care and first response for acute illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication logs and health records.
• Create, collect, and maintain student health forms, immunization records, and emergency action documentation. All records and documentation must be managed in the school’s online health database.
• Maintain and communicate allergy, asthma, diabetes, seizure, and other chronic condition action plans.
• Monitor communicable illnesses and serve as liaison with local and state health departments when necessary.
• Notify school administration of communicable illnesses and outbreaks.

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification
• Current Maryland State Board of Nursing certification as a School Nurse or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills