Health Officer Coordinator

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit • Holly, MI

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About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
health officer COORDINATOR Job Description
Job Title: Health Officer Coordinator

Department: Camp Ohiyesa

FLSA Status: Stipend
Status: Seasonal

Reports to: Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Health Officer Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of health care at camp. The Health Officer Coordinator is responsible for the safety, cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the Health Lodge, inventory of medicine, medical records, and all other aspects related to the health of campers and staff.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Should have a varied background and experience in camping, aquatics, and working with children.
• Should have a general understanding of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – YMCA Camping Services goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assess each campers ability to participate in camp activities upon arrival.
• Determine the health status of campers and staff on continuing basis.
• Provide competent first aid and emergency treatment for sudden illness and injury.
• Responsible for procedures to prevent and control the spread of contagious disease in camp.
• Responsible for all staff to have a complete first aid kit at the start of each new camp session as well as maintaining the first aid kits at high risk areas ie: horse barn, high ropes shed, boating shed, etc.
• Responsible for the storage of complete medical records for all campers and staff.
• Provide instruction on proper health to campers.
• To consciously create a climate in camp that will foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and YMCA Camping Services.
• Complete any other duties deemed necessary by the Program Director.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees