What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at CaptiveAire Systems?
CaptiveAire is assisting Thales Academy, a growing network of private schools, in their search for a Safety Coordinator. This role will work with safety spanning all fourteen campus locations out of Raleigh, NC.
Position Summary
The School Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety procedures across campus to support a safe, secure, and well-managed learning environment. This role ensures effective emergency preparedness, daily operational safety, training, and risk management aligned with NC best practices for private schools.
Why Work for Thales Academy?
- Thales Academy is a network of private schools offering a high-quality, affordable Pre-K–12 education rooted in classical curriculum and Direct Instruction.
- With campuses in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, Thales provides students with a strong foundation to excel academically, develop strong character, and thrive in college, careers, and life.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Reports to the Director of Safety
- Oversee campus traffic flow, carpool operations, roadway safety, and crossing guard coordination
- Manage student driver safety protocols and campus parking policies
- Monitor safety of playgrounds, outdoor spaces, and campus facilities
- Develop and lead emergency management planning, including lockdown procedures, drills, and staff training
- Enforce visitor sign-in procedures and controlled access to school buildings
- Oversee classroom, lab, and shop equipment safety, including required training, student sign offs, and parent liability waivers
- Ensure safety protocols for field trips and offcampus activities
- Coordinate first aid readiness, injury reporting, and incident investigations
- Maintain accurate and concise safety documentation, training records, and compliance materials
Job Requirements
- BS degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent preferred
- Experience with site security, education settings, and emergency planning
- Willing to travel 10% to local NC sites for auditing and program roll out. Quarterly travel for 2 out of state campuses.
- Familiarity with private school safety practices and emergency response protocols in North Carolina
- Strong organizational, communication, and training skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, students, and families
Physical Requirements
• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time
• Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly
• Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k with employer match
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
Salary: Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications
Thales Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.
Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Thales' Drug-Free Workplace policy.