Madison Preparatory Academy - School Information System

other nonprofit and for-profit partners that bolster the school’s educational program; partner with the Director
of Athletics & Activities to co-coordinate the school’s co-curricular programs; coordinate student field
expeditions; and establish and maintain a good rapport with youth resource providers in the Greater Madison
community. The Director of Family & Community Partnerships will report to the President & CEO.
School Nurse
The School Nurse will be responsible for maintaining and/or improving the health status of students, thus
enabling them to benefit from their educational experiences, and to promote optimum health status and
lifestyles for all students through joint efforts of home, school, and community. The nurse will hold at least a
bachelors’ degree from an accredited nursing program; will specialize in pediatric care or have previous
experience in public health or as a school nurse; and will be certified to practice in Wisconsin. Special
characteristics of the school nurse position will be to conduct health screenings and respond to emergency
health situations on the part of students and staff; communicate appropriately and effectively with individuals
and groups regarding health care matters within the school and larger community; adapt the nursing process
including nursing diagnosis to fit the health needs of Madison Prep students and personnel; foster a sense of
self-responsibility for health among students and employees through individual and group health education;
ensure all Madison Prep staff are certified – and maintain their certification – in CPR; and demonstrate
Madison Prep’s commitment to optimal healthy lifestyles, life-long fitness, and well-being.
Madison Prep will seek to partner with local health care agencies, nutritional specialists and organizations
specializing in adult and youth fitness to support the school’s efforts. The School Nurse will report to the
Principal.
Director of Athletics & Activities
The Director of Athletics and Activities (DAA) will be a full-time teacher with a physical education license.
The DAA will lead the school’s youth fitness program and will partner with the Director of Family &
Community Partnerships to co-coordinate the school’s co-curricular programs. They will also ensure each
Madison Prep student has a combination of fun, instructional, and competitive and non-competitive age
appropriate athletic experiences that foster physical skill development, personal health and wellness, a
positive self-concept and self-confidence, a knowledge and understanding of sports and sports competition,
and the principles of teamwork, integrity, and fair play. The DAA will ensure Madison Prep operates effective
fitness and athletic programs within its budget limitations. S/he will also hire, supervise and evaluate athletic
coaches and fitness trainers; plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate all athletic programs; and promote the
school’s athletic talent to the local media, colleges & universities, and related partners. The DAA will possess
a bachelor’s degree in an exercise science field, have completed, or commit to completing, national personal
trainer certification either through reputable fitness and exercise organizations such as the National Strength
& Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (or a
comparable alternative certification program), and complete a rigorous coaching education program. The
Director of Athletics & Activities will report to the Director of Teaching & Learning.
Athletic Coaches & Fitness Trainers
Athletic Coaches and Fitness Trainers will have at least three years of experience coaching competitive sports
or leading youth exercise programs. They will have already completed, or commit to completing, national
personal trainer certification either through reputable fitness and exercise organizations such as the National
Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) or the American College of Sports Medicine (or a comparable
alternative certification program), and a rigorous coaching education and/or certification program. Athletic
coaches and Fitness Trainers will report to the Director of Athletics and Activities. Both will have appropriate
certifications in youth fitness, CPR and First Aid.
Office Manager
The Office Manager will play a central role in ensuring an orderly school. In addition to maintaining the
school’s administrative systems and routines, the Office Manager will function as the primary contact person
for all of the school’s constituents. Specifically, s/he will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day
administrative activities of the school, managing the collection and maintenance of student, personnel, and
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