Job Description

Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors. 

  The Opportunity:  

The Director of Wellness leads the strategic vision for holistic student well-being. Working with the Dean of Community Life, this individual designs, implements and oversees comprehensive programs that support the physical, mental and emotional health of the students. This role focuses on fostering a positive school culture, integrating and coordinating student support services to maximize academic and personal success. The goal is to reduce barriers to learning, prevent crises and promote a healthy, inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, implement and evaluate comprehensive school-wide wellness initiatives 
• Oversee tiered mental mental health services, crisis response protocols and individual or group counseling.
• Partner with athletic departments to encourage healthy movement, proper nutrition and physical safety.
• Coordinate health education, physical education, and wellness initiatives to ensure alignment with state standards and district goals.
• Collaborate with counseling staff, school nurses, and administrators to build a comprehensive wellness curriculum. 
• Collaborate with faculty, nurses and administration on student wellness to help support the student. 
• Supervise mental health professionals.
• Lead the development and implementation of universal well-being screening and progress-monitoring systems.
• Establish trauma-informed practices, restorative justice initiatives, and evidence-based suicide prevention protocols.
• Monitor wellness metrics
• Regular and reliable in person attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong crisis-management abilities, deep understanding of adolescent development and a proven commitment to diversity and equity.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information 

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire.
• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Clinical Social Work or related field.
• 5 year’s experience, experience in an independent boarding/day school environment preferred.
• Relevant state licensure or certification. 

Working Conditions : 

• Environment: office and working with some outdoor events
• Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Proficiency in Google Educational Suite Apps, Maintain X, and Microsoft products.

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000

Benefits: We believe in supporting the whole person — professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• School-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Colorado Paid Leave premiums
• School-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Full access to our beautiful campus amenities, including pool, gym, indoor track, workout bikes, scenic hiking and biking trails, and our Mountain Campus

Application Deadline: July 6, 2026

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