Student Wellness Coordinator (Summer Seasonal)

About the Organization

Horizons at Episcopal Academy (HEA) is a community-centered education program serving

students from the Greater Philadelphia area. Horizons advances educational equity by building

long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences

that inspires the joy of learning. The main component of Horizons is a six-week summer program located on the campus of Episcopal Academy, where students participate in academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities. The six-week program is supplemented by a growing school-year program, where students participate in after school tutoring, community service, and cultural and celebratory events quarterly. HEA operates a proven model and is part of an affiliated network with over 70 Horizons sites serving students across the country.

About the Position

Horizons at The Episcopal Academy is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and effective Student Wellness Coordinator with a dynamic talent for caring and nurturing children. We are looking for a talented, passionate, caring professional who will work as a team player, fulfill the Horizons mission, and create a joyous, inclusive, inspiring and educational culture. It is our hope that Horizons summer staff members will return to the program for more than one summer as we continue to work together, support our students, and build the program and the community.

Position Start/End Date: June 23 - July 31, 2025

Key Responsibilities

Prior to summer program beginning:

• Attend orientation and professional development sessions prior to the start of the program.
• Ensure inventory of First-Aid kits is supplied and maintained.
• Collect medical forms and action plans for any campers with health conditions.

During the summer program:

• Review health forms and allergy/medical conditions on rosters.
• Accept and store all prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
• Administer medications and follow care plans for students with medical needs.
• Treat injuries and illnesses that occur with students or staff and properly complete log incident reports as needed.
• Communicate illness or injuries to the student's parents/guardians, the Program Manager, and the team.
• Inform the Program Manager of any concerns regarding the health and safety of the students or other staff members.
• Work effectively with fellow summer staff members and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
• Organize and store health forms, medication forms, and communication logs.
• Serve as a positive role model to children and staff on campus.
• Professionally interact with students, families, peers, the leadership team and the larger campus/school community.
• Fulfills any other tasks or duties as requested or assigned by the Executive Director and Program Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Complete all state and federal clearances and be CPR/AED certified
• In addition to a strong commitment to Horizon's mission, this position requires a balance of knowledge of best practices and practical experience.
• The ideal candidate for the Student Wellness Coordinator position must be flexible, well organized, capable of taking initiative, and enthusiastic.
• Proven ability to relate well to children and families from a variety of racial, cultural, religious, neuro backgrounds.
• Commitment to continual growth in understanding personal biases and role within societal systems.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Horizons at Episcopal Academy (HEA) strives to create an inclusive, affirming, and welcoming

environment that allows all team members to thrive.

As an organization whose central purpose is to mitigate inequities in education, Horizons is strongly committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all forms, and we strongly denounce racism, sexism, and discrimination of any kind. Focus on EDI is central to Horizons National and our National Network, which actively engages in diverse and inclusive partnerships; representative councils and working groups; provides robust professional development opportunities; evaluates internal and external communications with an asset- based lens; and facilitates conversations across different communities to ensure that all Horizons voices are heard and represented.

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where

all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in

our Diversity and Inclusion Statement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should upload the following materials as PDF documents.

• Current resume
• List of three references, including name, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address of each (References will be contacted only with the candidate's permission)