Young World Physical Education
Director of Health and Wellness (DHW)
Young World Physical Education, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Director of Health and Wellness (DHW)
Charlotte Country Day School Athletics - Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Details
Job ID:
5507395
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jan 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description POSITION TITLE:
Director of Health and Wellness (DHW)
DEPARTMENT:
Athletics
REPORTS TO:
Director of Athletics, Health, and Wellness
FLSA:
Exempt
TERM:
12 Months
Mission Statement Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.
Overview Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is strong, and the school offers rigorous academics, arts, athletics, community service, and leadership opportunities. Country Day is committed to curricular innovation and an authentic, inclusive community.
Our mission is to provide a diverse, inclusive community where students learn to think critically, act respectfully, and contribute to local and global communities.
Position Summary The inaugural Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) will establish and lead a comprehensive, developmentally informed, and mission-aligned health and wellness vision for the school. The DHW will build and oversee a health and wellness team and collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and families to cultivate a culture of well-being across all divisions (JK–12). The Director will design and steward an integrated, whole-school health and wellness framework that aligns strategy, culture, processes, and communication, reflecting current research and best practices in student wellness. Programming will promote physical health, mental and emotional well-being, social connection, and health education, while being developmentally and culturally responsive. The DHW will also support adult wellness, guide prevention and early-intervention efforts, and use data-informed approaches to assess needs, evaluate impact, and strengthen the school’s wellness ecosystem.
Anticipated Areas of Focus
Mental Health
Physical Health
Social and Emotional Learning
Health and Physical Education
Nutrition
Body Image
Sleep Hygiene
Healthy Relationships
Healthy and Responsible Technology Use
Decision Making Skills
Crisis Management
Interdivisional collaboration and communication
Anticipated Collaborators
Faculty and Staff (Advisors)
School Counselors
College Counseling
School Nurses
Health and Physical Education Teachers
Athletic Trainers
Director of Sports Medicine
Director of Sports Performance
Assistant Director of Athletics for Athlete Health and Wellness
Director of Security and Risk Management
Enrichment Resource Program (ERP)
Director of Studies
Chief Information Officer
Director of Diversity Planning
Others as needed
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive JK-12 health and wellness vision and program aligned with the school’s mission and strategic plan.
Develop and lead the school’s inaugural health and wellness team and its meetings.
Assess and analyze health and wellness needs across grade levels/divisions.
Coordinate a developmentally appropriate health and wellness curriculum.
Coordinate effective schoolwide programming in social-emotional learning, mental health, neurodiversity and instructional differentiation, and healthy social engagement.
Collaborate with the Chief Information Officer to educate students, faculty, staff, and families on healthy and responsible technology use.
Collaborate with the Director of Diversity Planning to educate on the intersection of DEIB and health and wellness.
Collaborate with the Director of Risk Management and Security and divisional counselors to disseminate age-appropriate resources during crises.
Support a coordinated approach to mental health including prevention, education, early identification, and intervention; ensure consistent practices across divisions.
Oversee alignment of JK-12 advisory programming to ensure coherent health, wellness, and social-emotional learning.
Support Health and Physical Education teachers (JK-8) to align curriculum with SHAPE standards.
Ensure programming is inclusive of all students’ needs.
Research best practices through professional development and external organizations.
Visit peer institutions doing work in student health and wellness.
Ensure compliance with school policies and relevant regulations for school nurses (JK-12) and school counselors (JK-12).
Support faculty and staff wellness through programming and initiatives.
Other
Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Health, and Wellness
Education, Experience and Skills Required
Master’s degree and state licensure/certification in health and wellness related disciplines (e.g., School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health) or related field. (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, NCSP, etc.)
Additional training in wellness programming, student support services, or preventive health education.
5–10+ years of experience working in schools or youth-serving environments.
Professionalism, discretion, and ethical practice in handling confidential situations.
Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness programming for students, faculty, and families.
Experience building cross-divisional systems for counseling, crisis intervention, and student support services.
Experience collaborating with teachers, administrators, school nurses, school counseling, learning specialists, faculty/staff, and external clinicians.
Familiarity with crisis prevention, threat assessment, and risk management in a school setting.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in crisis situations.
Professional Competencies and Attributes
Demonstrate analytical and reflective practice, applying current research and data to design and communicate health and wellness initiatives.
Engage students, families, faculty and staff with authenticity and professionalism; build trust across divisions.
Model ethical leadership, sound decision-making, and healthy professional boundaries.
Make complex, high-stakes decisions related to student well-being, risk management, and crisis response; communicate decisions clearly.
Show cultural competence and commitment to equity, belonging, and inclusion in wellness programming.
Energetic and eager to engage with students and parents.
Able to communicate difficult decisions to the community.
Appreciation for diversity and commitment to an authentic, inclusive community.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CCDS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CCDS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Type:
Full-Time Exempt
Job Categories:
Other Professional
Job Requirements
Master’s degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Masanori Toguchi, Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness
Athletics
Email: masanori.toguchi@charlottecountryday.org
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Job Details
Job ID:
5507395
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jan 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description POSITION TITLE:
Director of Health and Wellness (DHW)
DEPARTMENT:
Athletics
REPORTS TO:
Director of Athletics, Health, and Wellness
FLSA:
Exempt
TERM:
12 Months
Mission Statement Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.
Overview Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is strong, and the school offers rigorous academics, arts, athletics, community service, and leadership opportunities. Country Day is committed to curricular innovation and an authentic, inclusive community.
Our mission is to provide a diverse, inclusive community where students learn to think critically, act respectfully, and contribute to local and global communities.
Position Summary The inaugural Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) will establish and lead a comprehensive, developmentally informed, and mission-aligned health and wellness vision for the school. The DHW will build and oversee a health and wellness team and collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and families to cultivate a culture of well-being across all divisions (JK–12). The Director will design and steward an integrated, whole-school health and wellness framework that aligns strategy, culture, processes, and communication, reflecting current research and best practices in student wellness. Programming will promote physical health, mental and emotional well-being, social connection, and health education, while being developmentally and culturally responsive. The DHW will also support adult wellness, guide prevention and early-intervention efforts, and use data-informed approaches to assess needs, evaluate impact, and strengthen the school’s wellness ecosystem.
Anticipated Areas of Focus
Mental Health
Physical Health
Social and Emotional Learning
Health and Physical Education
Nutrition
Body Image
Sleep Hygiene
Healthy Relationships
Healthy and Responsible Technology Use
Decision Making Skills
Crisis Management
Interdivisional collaboration and communication
Anticipated Collaborators
Faculty and Staff (Advisors)
School Counselors
College Counseling
School Nurses
Health and Physical Education Teachers
Athletic Trainers
Director of Sports Medicine
Director of Sports Performance
Assistant Director of Athletics for Athlete Health and Wellness
Director of Security and Risk Management
Enrichment Resource Program (ERP)
Director of Studies
Chief Information Officer
Director of Diversity Planning
Others as needed
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive JK-12 health and wellness vision and program aligned with the school’s mission and strategic plan.
Develop and lead the school’s inaugural health and wellness team and its meetings.
Assess and analyze health and wellness needs across grade levels/divisions.
Coordinate a developmentally appropriate health and wellness curriculum.
Coordinate effective schoolwide programming in social-emotional learning, mental health, neurodiversity and instructional differentiation, and healthy social engagement.
Collaborate with the Chief Information Officer to educate students, faculty, staff, and families on healthy and responsible technology use.
Collaborate with the Director of Diversity Planning to educate on the intersection of DEIB and health and wellness.
Collaborate with the Director of Risk Management and Security and divisional counselors to disseminate age-appropriate resources during crises.
Support a coordinated approach to mental health including prevention, education, early identification, and intervention; ensure consistent practices across divisions.
Oversee alignment of JK-12 advisory programming to ensure coherent health, wellness, and social-emotional learning.
Support Health and Physical Education teachers (JK-8) to align curriculum with SHAPE standards.
Ensure programming is inclusive of all students’ needs.
Research best practices through professional development and external organizations.
Visit peer institutions doing work in student health and wellness.
Ensure compliance with school policies and relevant regulations for school nurses (JK-12) and school counselors (JK-12).
Support faculty and staff wellness through programming and initiatives.
Other
Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Health, and Wellness
Education, Experience and Skills Required
Master’s degree and state licensure/certification in health and wellness related disciplines (e.g., School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health) or related field. (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, NCSP, etc.)
Additional training in wellness programming, student support services, or preventive health education.
5–10+ years of experience working in schools or youth-serving environments.
Professionalism, discretion, and ethical practice in handling confidential situations.
Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness programming for students, faculty, and families.
Experience building cross-divisional systems for counseling, crisis intervention, and student support services.
Experience collaborating with teachers, administrators, school nurses, school counseling, learning specialists, faculty/staff, and external clinicians.
Familiarity with crisis prevention, threat assessment, and risk management in a school setting.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in crisis situations.
Professional Competencies and Attributes
Demonstrate analytical and reflective practice, applying current research and data to design and communicate health and wellness initiatives.
Engage students, families, faculty and staff with authenticity and professionalism; build trust across divisions.
Model ethical leadership, sound decision-making, and healthy professional boundaries.
Make complex, high-stakes decisions related to student well-being, risk management, and crisis response; communicate decisions clearly.
Show cultural competence and commitment to equity, belonging, and inclusion in wellness programming.
Energetic and eager to engage with students and parents.
Able to communicate difficult decisions to the community.
Appreciation for diversity and commitment to an authentic, inclusive community.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CCDS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CCDS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Type:
Full-Time Exempt
Job Categories:
Other Professional
Job Requirements
Master’s degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Masanori Toguchi, Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness
Athletics
Email: masanori.toguchi@charlottecountryday.org
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