Camp Health Director

GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA • Princeton, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
POSITION SUMMARY
Camp Falcon - Princeton YMCA June 8th-August 28th
Camp Falcon is seeking a Camp Health Director to support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Camp Director, the Health Director will ensure a safe environment for the children during camp. The ideal candidate must love children, possess strong communication skills, and be alert. Individuals must be at least 21 years of age. The individual must be a nursing professional, nursing student, or an EMT and have current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience working at a camp or related experience working with children in a leadership capacity
• Must be able to independently lead, plan, and actively participate in a variety of activities
• Experience in supervision
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Excellent communication skills. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat and humidity.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure, above all else, campers are safe.
• Ensure each camper has on file a health history and examination form, as required on Camp Docs.
• Organize all camper medication and set up a “dispensing system” with medication binder(s) with instructions.
• Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary, ensuring the timely arrival of supplies.
• Establish and follow appropriate medical routines, including record keeping in daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
• Check, maintain, and issue first aid kits when needed.
• Participate in and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety, CPR, first aid, and the use of universal precautions for infectious control.
• Keep accident/incident reports that can be used for risk-management assessment.
• Care for ill or injured campers or staff
• Providing First Aid for minor injuries and illnesses: Cuts, scrapes, and bruises; Dehydration; Sunburn; Homesickness
• Monitor the health of all staff.
• Be a medical resource that would bridge the gap between basic medical knowledge and calling 911.
• Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest modifications that would create more healthful conditions at the camp.
• Perform Program Support duties as needed.
• Attend regular staff meetings scheduled
• Must attend and complete all required trainings.
• At all times uphold camp safety standards. Will understand and practice risk management and disaster policies and procedures.
• Must follow all Association Aquatics Policy Guidelines.
• Take on designated assignments for aquatic activities. Help expedite arrival and departure from the pool (i.e. dressing rooms, etc.).
• Follow all YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards and procedures to ensure the safest and best quality camp and to help maintain ACA accreditation.
• Secure and submit all accident reports.
• Report all immediate concerns to Camp Director or nearest supervisor.
• Help to ensure supervision, safety, expedient procedures and fun activities on the bus. Lead bus songs, stories and games.
• Always maintain a professional demeanor, as you are a representative of the YMCA.
• Wear Camp T-shirt daily.
• Maintain positive attitude, responsibility and self-motivation. Be punctual and reliable.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Uphold GSCY’s More Quality At The Y principles at all times.

Benefits

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees