Camp Health Coordinator 2027

Cub Creek Science Camp • Rolla, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp, you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends. Learn more at https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/. Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!

2027 Dates
Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks)
Camp: June 6 - Aug 8 (9 weeks)

The Camp Health Coordinator is responsible for responding to field injuries and illnesses, distributing routine medications throughout camp, and providing first-response emergency care. This role serves as the primary mobile medical responder.

Requirements

• Completed at least 1 year of college education, with a specialization in nursing, pre-med, or health sciences preferred.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Utilize strong emergency response and assessment skills.
• Remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations.
• Work outdoors in all camp environments.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with campers and staff.
• Demonstrate a desire to positively impact the life of a child and a willingness to put the needs of campers first.
• Effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, and instructions in a constructive manner.
• Work self-sufficiently on tasks and assigned goals with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a team environment, giving and receiving direction from others.
• Adhere to the camp's code of conduct, rules, and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Possess experience in health care or youth services (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Distribute all scheduled daily and evening medications to campers.
• Respond to medical situations in program areas, trails, and cabins.
• Accurately document all Health Lodge visits and outcomes.
• Provide initial assessment, stabilization, and transport to the Health Lodge as needed.
• Communicate all medical encounters to the Nurse.
• Carry first-response equipment and maintain medical readiness in the field.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to campers as needed by following behavior management techniques as outlined in the staff manual and during training.
• Follow all camp policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of campers.

Benefits

• $8,800 for 11 week summer (2 weeks training and 9 weeks of camp).
• Additional $100 credit in camp store for snacks and supplies.
• Housing, meals, and laundry included.
• Weekend work is required, this position requires availability to work on-site 7 days a week for the contract period.
• Two 1-hour breaks provided each day, and a scheduled 21-hour break each week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree