What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clubs and Wellness Coordinator position at Twinfield Union School?
Job Description
Position: Clubs and Wellness Coordinator
Reports To: Principal
Work Location: Twinfield Union School, Plainfield VT
Salary: Based on Experience
FLSA Status: Exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship.
Teaching and Learning at Twinfield School
At Twinfield, we design and implement high-quality instruction that is relevant to students’ lives and encourage them to take an active role in guiding their education. We live our values of being respectful, responsible, inclusive, determined, and engaged through all elements of instruction to strongly emphasize authenticity, culture and relationships, curiosity, creativity, and design.
We strive to ensure that all students are engaged and active learners within a culture of inclusion that values them as contributing members of our school community. We approach students through a lens of inquiry, honoring their voices, questions, curiosity, and creativity. We see school as an extension of our broader local and global communities, where students have the opportunity to grapple with questions that are important both locally and globally, creating active and engaged citizens. We prepare students to be leaders and contributors to their community, and we ask educators to help students create and implement high-quality work that is rigorous and relevant.
Mentoring at Twinfield
The mission of Twinfield Together Mentoring Program is to create and support meaningful mentoring relationships and connections so that youth in our community are engaged and thriving. Clubs and wellness activities complement 1:1 mentoring by providing students opportunities for connection and new experiences during the school day with peers and community members.
Position Summary
Position Overview:
Position Overview:
The wellness coordinator oversees clubs and wellness programming for students and coordinates community engagement events for both students and families. This role focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports student well-being, builds strong relationships, and enhances the overall school community. The wellness coordinator will collaborate with the health teacher, student assistance professional (SAP), school counselors, and mentoring program director to plan and implement wellness programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Organize clubs and wellness events offered during the school day
Serve on school-based wellness team to ensure offerings meet evolving student needs
Access effectiveness of wellness programs through surveys and feedback from students, families, and staff
Job Duties
Administrative:
Manage grant funding including application and budgeting, tracking expenses, donations, and fundraising, and monitor success of program implementation
Research and pursue funding opportunities relevant to student well-being
Provide regular program updates to advisory board, school administration, and families
Engage in professional development to increase knowledge of best practices
Maintain confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with district policy and legal requirements
Track attendance, engagement metrics, and budget expenditures for reporting and future planning
Maintain inventory of wellness supplies, club materials, and event equipment
Programming:
Design and implement evidence-based wellness initiatives, workshops, and activities focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health
Collaborate with counselors, educators, and staff to identify student needs and integrate wellness practices into daily routines
Provide resources and mentorship to students, serving as a trusted advocate for health and well-being
Recruit, train, and support faculty advisors to ensure clubs are safe, inclusive, and aligned with organizational values
Maintain a master calendar of club meetings and events to prevent scheduling conflicts
Community and Family Engagement:
Plan, promote, and execute large-scale community wellness events
Develop communication materials—such as newsletters, flyers, and social media updates—to keep families informed and engaged
Collaborate with school-based wellness team to plan and implement monthly wellness community engagement events
Establish partnerships with local organizations, health professionals, and businesses to bring external resources and expertise into the community
Maintain professional relationships with school colleagues and community partner
Qualifications/Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:
Education and Experience. A high school diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, volunteer management, education or a related field is preferred.
Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common educational procedures and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals that conform to school/district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators, parents, peers, board members, and the general public.
Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement, bands of confidence, standard scores, and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft and Google preferred.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts.
Physical Requirements
The work environment is in a mixed environment, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
The work is light/moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:
Standing for prolonged periods
Sitting for prolonged periods
Repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, or fingers
Repetitive motions with force on the back or lower body
Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand
Discernment of colors visually
Discernment of letters or numbers
Discernment of objects under low light or distant conditions
Understanding and communicating in spoken language
Understanding and communicating in written language
Perception of sounds
Making decisions using logic and rational thinking
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Twinfield Union School and Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assure equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. Twinfield and CCSU do not discriminate in hiring, programs, or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.