Summer Camp Health Director/Assistant Health Director

Job Title: Summer Camp Health Director/Assistant Health Director

Reports To:  Summer Camp Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Full-time 30-40 hours a week or part-time, seasonal

Pay Rate: $18-$24/ hour depending on experience

Job Description:
Camp Maple is on the lookout for kind-hearted and patient individuals with a genuine love for working with children and excellent communication skills. As the Camp Health Director and Assistant Director, you'll be responsible for ensuring the well-being of all campers and staff members. From managing medications, and health logs to providing medical care when necessary, you'll play a vital role in keeping everyone healthy and happy. It's an incredible opportunity for those who want to make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervises health and sanitation
• Maintains camper's confidential medical history
• Oversees initial health screening of campers and daily health surveillance of camp occupants
• Handles health emergencies and injuries, including emergency preparedness and provisions for professional healthcare
• Maintains camp's daily medical log
• Reports required incidents to the local health department within 24 hours
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Give weekly camper orientation along with the Camp Director pertaining to sanitization, safety, and medical needs
• Assist in the collection, storage, and administration of medications to campers and staff
• Treat the medical needs of campers and staff
• Participate in outdoor activities with campers when not attending to medical needs
• Must enjoy working with children

Qualifications and Abilities

• Health Director Candidate must possess a valid NYS RN License and current First Aid/CPR Certifications (within the year)
• Assistant Health Director Candidate must possess a valid NYS LPN License and current First Aid/CPR Certifications (within the year)

• Must be able to lift or assist campers or staff
• Should have the physical ability to get to remote locations on camp property quickly
• Evidence of physical examination every two years
• Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella

Benefits:

• Discount off Summer Camp for dependent children.