Brooks School seeks a director of health and wellness services, reporting to the associate head of student affairs. (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING)

The director of health and wellness services is responsible for providing direction and oversight to the Health & Wellness Center and the student wellness department, including student mental and physical wellness. The director is responsible for the management and implementation of a coordinated school health program that is consistent with Massachusetts state laws and Department of Public Health regulations governing school health and those that regulate nursing practice, school counseling services, and athletic training. As a direct care provider, advocate and educator, the director will assess, plan and implement the school health program and protocols. The 30-hours-per-week position is multi-faceted and supports the physical and mental well-being of the students and promotes the health and safety of students and faculty through educational programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

Health center specific duties and responsibilities:

• Write clinical policies, make final clinical decisions, assess higher medical risk students and create clinical care plans to provide appropriate care while on campus
• Point of contact for clinical emergencies and parent concerns related to health plan
• Liaison between faculty and health center in managing health education/community events
• Communicate required health information to faculty and provide required compliance training
• Provide scheduled clinical hours as an NP/physician/PA in the health center for student appointments
• Work in partnership with the nurse manager to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the health center

Mental/physical wellness specific duties and responsibilities:

• Work in a consultative manner with the director of psychological counseling and director of student wellness to confer on care plans including intervention, remediation therapy and outpatient referral and ongoing care coordination
• Work in partnership with the Learning Center to conduct assessment and referral for incoming and current students and assist in implementing the learning plan that is developed through the neuro/psych
• Partner with the academic team in developing academic policies to support students with mental health needs and promote inclusive learning for all students
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to examine current mental health practices, including education and support, and identify areas of improvement
• Promote a collaborative team environment by providing regular touchpoints with the counseling team throughout the academic year
• Work with the counseling team to develop relationships and networks with outside mental health providers and identify ways to provide equitable access to outside mental health resources

COMPETENCIES

• Prior pediatric/adolescent care and counseling experience
• Ability to originate, update and monitor health-care trends, maintain electronic medical records and implement coordinated health-care models and standing orders 
• Excellent computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and databases, such as Magnus
• Ability to work with parents, students and outside mental health providers
• Demonstrated leadership qualities to include management of personnel, department budget and health-office operations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the oversight of the nurse manager, the director of psychological counseling, director of student wellness and two athletic trainers.

EDUCATION

• Physician assistant preferred or has a valid Massachusetts Advanced Practice Nursing License and meets continuing education requirements
• Holds current CPR/AED certification
• Seven-to-10 years in pediatric and adolescent care, or 10 years as an PA/NP in a school setting, preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical demands

• Occasional lifting, bending and climbing stairs
• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting and standing
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and function in a fast-paced working environment

TRAVEL  

This role does not require travel.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

 

Brooks School seeks a dynamic and experienced registered nurse to join our Health & Wellness Center team, 36 hours per week. This position is responsible for the management of student health needs including, but not limited to: medication management, episodic care for acute illness and injuries, health promotion and wellness education, vaccine administration, lab specimen collection and all associated  communication and documentation.

The Health & Wellness Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the academic year. Nurses are cross trained to cover all shifts, including day, evening and night shifts. Although nurses operate on a set schedule, we seek a candidate with flexibility to adjust hours as needed. Nurses should be comfortable working independently within their scope of practice and responding to emergencies on campus when needed. (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Obtain health history, perform head-to-toe physical assessment and deliver quality care to students on an as-needed basis, per Brooks Health Center policies, procedures and standing orders.
• Administer scheduled and as needed medication according to the “5 Rights” and documents appropriately.
• Maintain Medication Management, as per school and state guidelines, ensuring students are monitored for side effects and efficacy of medication on an ongoing basis.
• Administer vaccines according to MDPH school regulations and document appropriately.
• Collect lab specimens and prepare for processing at off-site labs, or perform point-of-care tests, per standing orders.
• Counsel students concerning high-risk health concerns, such as pregnancy, STDs and substance abuse.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the nursing staff to assure continuity of care; consult with the director of health & wellness services, when appropriate and follow relevant orders.
• Collaborate with students’, families, school personnel and outside agencies as needed,  maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Provide appropriate student health education related to plan of care, seeking out evidence-based and up-to-date resources to inform nursing practice.
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases; reports communicable diseases according to guidelines.
• Participate in administrative tasks to support functioning of the Health & Wellness Center, such as inventory, data management and reporting.
• Coordinate outside appointments related to the students' health care needs, including arranging transportation and scheduling appointments, when indicated.
• Provide urgent care to Brooks Employees, as needed, including appropriate documentation of care provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned, many of which may fall outside the realm of typical nursing.
• Have the willingness to be subjected to a background check.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced non-traditional clinical setting
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Commitment to adolescent health
• Competent in Venipuncture, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Maintain Massachusetts RN License in good standing
• BSN required
• Minimum two years of nursing experience
• Experience working with adolescent population, preferred
• School nursing experience and/or Emergency Room/Urgent care experience, preferred
• Maintain continuing education requirements as required by licensing board, OSHA guidelines and school policies
• Maintain continuing education credits, related to the field of adolescent medicine and school nursing
• CPR certified

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work performed by the school nurse is physical and requires physical activity including, but not limited to, performing the following tasks:

1. Ability to work in a fast paced environment
2. Ability to be on one’s feet for several hours at a time
3. Ability to lift 10 pounds

travel

This role does not require travel. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The full-time nurse will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the director of health services or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Brooks School seeks a full-time (10-month position), faculty Strength and Conditioning Coordinator/Assistant Athletic Director reporting to the Director of Athletics (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING).

The Strength and Conditioning Coordinator is responsible for collaborating across campus to create a broad, cohesive framework for health and physical wellness promotion. In that role, the coordinator serves as a campus resource on a broad set of issues including community awareness and education and training to address a range of student physical wellness concerns, including, but not limited to, nutrition and healthy eating, lifestyle changes, physical activity including group and individualized exercise and training plans. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting the Athletic Department by ensuring that the athletic equipment and venues are prepared for student athletes and coaches for practices and on game day. It also includes serving in a game management capacity on-site during athletic contests, and spearheading the promotion and communication of all athletic activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

• Create a welcoming environment for all students and community members and find ways to make fitness accessible to all skill levels.
• Establish and maintain a strength-and-conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills.
• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season and pre-season for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs.
• Work in cooperation with the athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength-and-conditioning program, in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team's athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
• Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for curricula and extracurricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.
• Design and instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes, as needed.
• Maintain the strength and conditioning facility, recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies and oversee the maintenance of equipment.
• Establishing policies, plans and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the strength-and-conditioning facility.
• Oversee the Fitness Center and supervise those individuals who manage the space.
• Research, develop protocols and train fitness center staff on COVID-19 health and safety requirements, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment, and ensure adherence by all members.

Assistant Athletic Director

Game Day Operations:

• Manage athletic operations for all practices and games.
• Game day field/facility set-up: clocks, water coolers, field markers.
• Assign visiting team and officials locker rooms on game days. Escort to those rooms upon arrival.
• Supervise all team managers.
• Coordinate clock and scoreboard operation for all games on game days, including assuming clock operator duties when needed.
• Secure and supervise student workers for all home contests.
• Produce and distribute game day rosters for all varsity contests.
• Serve as point of contact for all tournament games hosted by Brooks, including the Brooks-Pingree Holiday Hockey tournament.

Student Information Manager:

• Develop and execute a digital marketing strategy, including appropriate social media channels. Focus should be placed on the creation of timely and relevant digital content.
• Create posts/graphics for all social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter) to promote Brooks athletes, teams and highlight Brooks alumni playing in college.
• Update the school website with schedule changes, game scores and coach write-ups.
• Manage all in-game operations for home athletic events as it relates to live statistics, live streaming, broadcasting, public address announcing and photography.
• Produce timely press releases, game/student athlete stories and other promotional materials supporting both athletic events and department special events.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Lawrence Eagle Tribune, ensuring that they receive timely information and requested materials.
• Act as department liaison to the marketing and communications department. Provide input into the marketing, admissions and recruitment efforts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Teach three sections Self in Community classes and assist in the design and implementation of the health and wellness curriculum.
• Serve as a member of a dorm team.

COMPETENCIES

• A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency — for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification
• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications
• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training
• Experience and/or expertise in strength-and-conditioning programming for high school populations
• Experience with multiple software programs, apps, databases, Google Forms, web based programs and web site management 
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, to interact with a variety of people/groups, both internally and externally
• Strong commitment to student development
• Ability to anticipate and to plan both short and long term
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing and demanding goals
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills; ability to plan and meet established deadlines
• Strong motivational abilities
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues and the public
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management or other related field preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility and the ability to walk, bend, reach, and lift equipment on a daily basis. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50 percent of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines.

TRAVEL

This role requires frequent travel to attend athletic contests.

EEO STATEMENT

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Strength and Conditioning Coordinator / Assistant Athletic Director will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

 Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School seeks soccer coaches responsible for all aspects of their team’s program. This includes designing and implementing daily practices that prepare students for competitive matches, administrative tasks supporting program logistics and mentoring athletes on and off the field. (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume responsibility for safely and effectively coaching Brooks School soccer team Monday through Saturday, from September through mid-November.
• Plan and implement effective daily practices sessions, and prepare students for competitive matches.
• Encourage and motivate students individually and as a team.
• Attend to first aid requirements as necessary.
• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Brooks School.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• A positive outlook with enthusiasm for the sport of soccer
• A relevant experience coaching at the high school level and/or a successful personal background in competitive soccer
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with secondary school students
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
• Strong technical understanding of high school soccer skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive 14-passenger school busettes
• Pass background check and other references, as needed

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to or to Bobbie Crump-Burbank, Director of Athletics at athletics@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School seeks a part-time campus mail services worker, reporting to the campus mail service supervisor, Monday through Friday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and every other Saturday when school is in session (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), for a total of 23 hours per week. This position supports the campus mailroom and is responsible for all mailing and shipments in the mailroom. (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Process all outgoing mail through the Pitney Bowes postage machine and/or other mail carrier networks (UPS/FedEx/USPS).
• Process all incoming and outgoing package delivery shipments via USPS, UPS, FedEx and other couriers.
• Sort mail and packages for all campus departments and students/residents; process packages through the mail/package notification system.
• Place orders for postage and mailroom supplies as needed.
• Input product and process transactions within the POS system/register.
• Process requests for student money withdrawals from the POS system/register.
• Balance the register and run daily reports.
• Make IDs for all students and staff each school year and as needed throughout the year for lost IDs.
• Prepare/update the mail room (student mailboxes) prior to the start of each school year.
• Other tasks as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to use a computer and multiple software programs
• Strong communication skills
• Capability of working unsupervised
• Ability to cover time off for coworkers as needed
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Some college preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work performed in student services can be physical at times and requires physical activity including but not limited to performing the following tasks:

• Ability to be on feet moving for long periods of time
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for most of the shift
• Ability to lift, and move packages weighing fifty pounds or more, with assistance, is required.
• Bend, lift, kneel, reach and perform other movements to fully perform tasks
• Read and understand employment-related safety information

TRAVEL

Travel is required in this role less than five percent of the time. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Campus Mail Services will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the campus mail services manager or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.