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Tampa Prep is seeking progressive-minded educators to join our team. We offer low student to teacher ratio, plentiful classroom resources, very competitive salaries, no-cost employee healthcare coverage immediately upon employment, a generous retirement savings plan, and a 98% student retention rate–all at a grades 6-12 independent, college preparatory school located on the Hillsborough River in thriving downtown Tampa.

What’s it like to work at Tampa Prep?

Join Our Team!

All open positions are listed below. If you would like to apply, email your resume to the appropriate person below. In your cover letter, please specify ways in which you could contribute to the school, both inside and outside the classroom.

Tampa Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Faculty Openings

Full-Time

Athletic Trainer

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team at Tampa Preparatory School. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping athletes and individuals achieve their peak performance while maintaining their overall well-being. The Athletic Trainer will provide comprehensive care, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, to support athletes. In addition, they will have teaching responsibilities (Emergency Medical Response, Health and/or Physical Education.

Essential Functions

Injury Prevention and Management:

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs tailored to the needs of athletes.
• Conduct thorough assessments of injuries and conditions.
• Provide immediate care and first aid for acute injuries.
• Develop and oversee rehabilitation programs to ensure safe and effective recovery.

Training and Conditioning:

• Design and deliver individualized training programs to enhance performance and fitness.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletes, and other healthcare professionals to optimize training regimens.
• Monitor progress and adjust training plans as needed.

Education and Support:

• Educate athletes on proper techniques, injury prevention, and health maintenance.
• Offer guidance on nutrition, hydration, and overall wellness to support athletic performance.
• Provide emotional support and motivation to encourage adherence to training and rehabilitation programs.

Record Keeping and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, and progress.
• Prepare and submit reports as required by management and insurance providers.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in athletic training and injury management.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position will require working evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the schedule of athletic events and training sessions.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry equipment, and respond quickly to emergency situations.

Required Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification: Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the Board of Certification (BOC). Additional certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of athletic training principles and techniques.
  • Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability to create and implement effective training and rehabilitation programs.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with athletes, coaches, and medical professionals.
  • Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.

  Preferred Education & Experience

  • Education: Master’s degree in related field.

  The School

  • 710 students in grades 6 – 12
  • 130 employees (64 teaching faculty members)
  • 11.2 acre campus located along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa: 727 W. Cass Street, Tampa FL 33606
  • 159,281 sq. feet of teaching & learning spaces
  • Students come from 19 zip codes and previously attended 84 different schools (in 12 different states and two countries), before becoming Terrapins

  Procedure to Apply

  This is a 10-month, full-time, benefit eligible position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a:

  • Cover letter expressing interest in the Athletic Trainer position
  • Current resume
  • List of references including name, title, phone number, email address, and professional relationship (References are contacted only with the candidate’s permission or if the candidate becomes a finalist.)

  Please direct questions and submissions to Director of Human Resources, Ms. Kimberly Baggett (kbaggett@tampaprep.org).

  Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or matters of individual choice. Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline and student life.

  

  Part-Time

  Substitute Teacher

  Tampa Prep is currently seeking substitute teachers with discipline-specific teaching experience in a dynamic, progressive-school setting. Candidates must have classroom experience at the middle (6 – 8 grades) and/or upper (9 – 12 grades) school levels. Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, must enjoy working with bright, independent, talented students and be available to work on short notice. Tampa Prep school instructional hours are Monday through Friday, 8:50am – 3:30pm.

  The School

  • 710 students in grades 6 – 12
  • 130 employees (64 teaching faculty members)
  • 11.2 acre campus located along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa: 727 W. Cass Street, Tampa FL 33606
  • 159,281 sq. feet of teaching & learning spaces
  • Students come from 19 zip codes and previously attended 84 different schools (in 12 different states and two countries), before becoming Terrapins

  Procedure to Apply

  Interested candidates should submit a:

  • Cover letter expressing interest in a substitute teaching position
  • Current resume

  Please direct questions and submissions to the Tampa Prep Health Coordinator, Ms. Kate Mesa
  (health@tampaprep.org), (813) 251-8481, ext. 4031.

  Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or matters of individual choice. Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline and student life.

  Staff Openings

  

  Full-Time

  Director of the Terrapin Annual Fund

  POSITION SUMMARY

  Tampa Preparatory School seeks a Director of the Terrapin Annual Fund to join a dynamic, high-functioning advancement team at an exciting time in the school’s history. The Director is responsible for the development of a comprehensive Annual Giving program, which raises nearly $1M each year and is poised for growth, in support of our mission.

  The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organized, deadline-oriented, goal-driven, collaborative, and a creative thinker. They should possess the ability to be strategic with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to be agile. They will envision, launch, and execute new initiatives and lead the program to new heights. The person in this role will have a dual focus on both identifying and soliciting leadership donors ($1,000+) while increasing participation from all constituencies as a result of robust engagement with parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends of the School.

  SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Annual Terrapin Fund Oversight and Coordination
  

  • Develop and implement a strategic, volunteer-oriented, and segmented annual giving program to ensure continued growth and increased participation from all constituent groups.
  • Act as the project manager for the annual appeals communications calendar, managing internal and external deadlines and effectively marketing and messaging the Annual Terrapin Fund utilizing email, social media, direct mail, our website and other innovative tools.
  • Lead planning and execution of Prep’s annual Day of Giving.
  • Establish a volunteer structure and lead the recruitment and management of parent volunteers and work with the Director of Donor Engagement to develop a complementary volunteer structure for reunion giving.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to integrate the Terrapin Annual Fund, Gala sponsorships, reunion giving, and major gift solicitation strategies.
  • Work with the Database Manager to help prepare reports and presentations for the Head of School, Director of Development, Board of Trustees, and other volunteers and stakeholders.

  Donor Portfolio Management and Major Gifts

  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with focus on relationship building and growing the philanthropic support for the school primarily through annual giving, with opportunities for involvement in major gifts.
  • Oversee the acknowledgement, stewardship, and recognition of all Terrapin Annual Fund donors; personally acknowledge all gifts from assigned prospects.
  • Ensure that key prospects are actively managed with regular face-to-face meetings and outreach.
  • Represent the School at alumni, parent, and other constituent events.
  • Provide strategic and operational support as needed for other fundraising priorities.

  Events and General

  • Work with the Associate Director of Community Engagement to oversee assigned solicitations for fundraising events such as the Gala and participate as a member of the planning team for these and other donor events.
  • Work with the Database Manager to ensure appropriate planning and implementation of systems and strategies as related to the Annual Giving program.
  • Engage enthusiastically in the life of the School, leveraging daily interactions and major school-wide events alike for cultivation opportunities with all constituencies.

  REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • 3+ years of development/fundraising experience; experience with Annual Giving and frontline fundraising preferred.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; prefer experience writing solicitation and acknowledgment letters, overseeing stewardship pieces, creating social media posts, PowerPoint presentations and more.
  • A thorough knowledge of Google Workspace or similar tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Raiser’s Edge or equivalent CRM database.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, time management, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform in a dynamic work environment, meeting multiple deadlines and successfully managing multiple projects at a time.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Demonstrated success managing volunteers preferred.
  • A passion for Tampa Prep’s mission, a willingness to actively engage in the School community, and a history of developing meaningful, genuine relationships.

  The School

  • 710 students in grades 6 – 12
  • 130 employees (64 teaching faculty members)
  • 11.2 acre campus located along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa: 727 W. Cass Street, Tampa FL 33606
  • 159,281 sq. feet of teaching & learning spaces
  • Students come from 19 zip codes and previously attended 84 different schools (in 12 different states and two countries), before becoming Terrapins

  Procedure to Apply

  This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit eligible position. Interested candidates should submit a:

  • Cover letter expressing interest in the Director of the Terrapin Annual Fund position
  • Current resume
  • List of references including name, title, phone number, email address, and professional relationship (References are contacted only with the candidate’s permission or if the candidate becomes a finalist.)

  Please direct questions and submissions to Kimberly Baggett, Director of Human Resources at kbaggett@tampaprep.org .

  Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or matters of individual choice. Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline and student life.