Wellness Center Manager

Overview

The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera. The diverse educational initiatives, including our High School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, Elementary Learning Center, and our Community Engagement and Partnerships, deliver unique educational journeys in conjunction with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research and sustainable development at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research, and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for, and redesigning how education is delivered.

Job Summary

The Island School is seeking a leader who will be responsible for Wellness, Medical and Crisis Response needs on our campus in The Bahamas. Reporting to the Director of Risk Management and Expeditionary Programs, the ideal candidate will have experience leading a small team of medical and mental health professionals and will carry current qualification as a Paramedic, or above. Located on the Island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, the Island School and Cape Eleuthera Institute operate year round offering educational programs to clients of all ages. Our semester-long educational programs involve students here for 100 days, following an academic curriculum that involves SCUBA, sailing and kayaking expeditions along with a rigorous physical activity schedule. In addition, students and staff are actively involved in marine research and education involving corals, turtles, sharks etc. The Wellness Team provides education and training for staff and students as well as acute care for this population. With faculty and guests, we look after clients from 2 years old to 80. Care is also provided on occasion to the communities of South Eleuthera on a larger scale in conjunction with local physicians, and clinics. Eleuthera is a remote island with no hospital and limited medical resources. The nature of the care and work we do reflects this challenging yet exciting environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the health and well-being of The Island School community and arrange for more definitive care as necessary

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the wellness center, including providing first aid, supporting students who are experiencing illness, medication administration, communicating with teachers, etc

• Lead, train and work alongside a small team of wellness center staff as well as a community of WFR trained faculty

• Coordinate with local physicians or telemedicine consultation to provide appropriate treatment for patients

• Identify emergency response situations and lead the response including patient care, evacuation and communication

• In cooperation with the Director of Risk Management, support the proactive and ongoing development and implementation of health and safety protocols across all of our programs and operations

• Ensure all emergency response protocols, resources and systems are functioning and look for opportunities to improve those systems

• Inventory, inspect and order medical /emergency supplies and update necessary documentation.

• Facilitate periodic training opportunities for staff, which may include basic First Aid/CPR training and emergency response scenarios.

• Work with local health professionals in medical outreach efforts and continue to cultivate effective partnerships in support of the well being of our community as well as the communities of South Eleuthera

• Liaise with and keep parents and other relevant stakeholders informed of students’  medical conditions, treatment and future needs

• Support the admissions process for residential students by conducting medical interviews with students/families before arrival

• Serve as medic on call along with other staff from the Wellness Center to provide ongoing medical response

• Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Skills and Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Licensing: Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician's Assistant preferred. Will consider LPN or W-EMT with relevant experience
• Experience: Ideally experience in both emergency medicine and within a school, camp or outdoor program setting, providing health and pastoral care to adolescents. Experience in outdoor/ adventure based educational programs that operate in a wilderness context. A working knowledge of dive and sports medicine is useful, but not required, as these are some of the more common injuries we treat
• Leadership: Proven leadership experience
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Timely communication, both written and verbal is required to parents (often overseas) of our student body. Teaching staff also need to be kept abreast of medical conditions as these impact daily physical education schedules and Scuba diving for example
• Computer Skills: General proficiency in google suite and database management
• Adaptability: Able to survive and thrive in a small and tight-knit community located in a remote part of The Bahamas

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and licensing
• Accommodation and on-campus meals
• Individual medical insurance
• 15 days of paid vacation per year plus 11 Bahamian Holidays
• Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years of service
• Ongoing professional development support
• Ongoing opportunities to explore the marine environment of South Eleuthera
• Support with continuing education requirements
• Other workplace benefits

Application

Applicants should include the following in their application:

• Cover letter and personal statement
• Current resume
• Three references (to include name, telephone number and email address)
• Submit through our BambooHR portal: https://ceis.bamboohr.com/careers

We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Bahamians.