Health Officer- Camp Whispering Cedars- Dallas, TX

Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas • Dallas, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Officer supports a healthy and safe experience for campers and staff by providing nursing care and administrative services during the summer day camp program in June and July. The position follows camp processes to oversee the physical and mental wellbeing of campers and staff. The Health Officer reports to the Camp Director.

The specific Health Officer role is for candidates age 21 or older and includes additional leadership responsibilities. The role is accountable for the success of nursing operations for up to 150 campers and staff, ensuring appropriate care and electronic documentation, and maintaining regular communication with the Camp Director about operational needs. The Health Officer must commit to the entire camp season. The work season runs from the end of May to the end of July 2027, although some positions may be available for shorter periods. The typical work week is five days per week, nine hours per day, with possible overnight response to campers or emergencies and work before or after hours or on weekends when required.

Camp Whispering Cedars is in Dallas, Texas. The camp serves children ages 8–14 and offers day camp and sleepaway camping programs. The work involves an outdoor camp environment, variable weather, wildlife, large groups of youth, and limited privacy and personal time. Staff are expected to participate in trainings and meetings, follow camp safety standards, and model the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

The position is seasonal. Camp-season benefits include meals when camp is in session, housing if applicable, paid training and certifications if applicable, and work experience. Employees must register as adult members of the Girl Scout organization and pass a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old for the specific Health Officer role.
• Hold current licensure and have at least one full year of experience as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, or physician assistant.
• Have first aid, CPR, and AED certification and experience.
• Have experience with electronic medical records and keen attention to detail.
• Remain calm, make decisions in emergencies, and handle confrontational situations professionally.
• Be able to live, eat, teach, and play respectfully with diverse staff and campers in a setting with limited privacy and personal time.
• Be willing to work in a camp setting with exposure to wildlife, including bugs, spiders, and snakes.
• Be willing to work outdoors throughout the day in variable conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, rain, wind, and possible tornadoes, and walk extensively around camp.
• Model and promote respect, positivity, kindness, patience, honesty, inclusion, accountability, and good mental hygiene, and regulate emotions respectfully.
• Be willing to listen to, learn from, and cooperate with others.
• Be able to work long hours and potentially respond to campers or emergencies overnight; staff receive personal break time each day.
• Commit to the full term of the camp agreement and, for the Health Officer role, the entire camp season.
• Maintain courteous, respectful, and professional conduct with coworkers, volunteers, and others encountered through the role.
• Register as an adult member of the Girl Scout organization upon employment and subscribe to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• Maintain regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance, including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before or after hours, and weekends when required.
• Complete and pass a criminal background check.
• Abstain from prohibited substances and activities while on camp property or on duty, including tobacco, intoxicants, alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, and fireworks; do not return to camp under the influence.
• Avoid explicit or harmful language, volatile emotional expressions, romantic or sexual activity on camp, clothing featuring alcohol, drugs, or harmful topics or language, and discussing private adult issues with campers.
• Do not use a cell phone while on duty; phones may be used during scheduled breaks away from campers, and camp communication and emergencies use a radio system.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving youth in a work or volunteer setting.
• Experience with mental, emotional, and social health and the ability to make efficient, accurate assessments of concerning situations.
• Experience with or interest in summer camp.
• Preference for candidates able to commit to two or more weeks of work, with time off between sessions.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, inclusive, caring, safe, and fun camp environment and model the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• Conduct health screenings for campers and staff, including check-in, check-out, and medication intake and security.
• Administer camper medications according to schedule for meals.
• Support the physical and mental health of campers and staff and promote basic self-care and sanitation.
• Assess healthcare needs, provide first aid and ongoing observation for sick or injured campers and staff, and seek external medical assistance when appropriate.
• Carry out healthcare procedures and standing orders designated by the camp physician on call.
• Consult with camp management about physical and mental health needs, including assessing crisis levels, recommending action, communicating with parents or guardians, and determining follow-up steps.
• Document healthcare provided and maintain daily treatment logs, accident and incident reports, insurance claim records, and health department reports.
• Help care for campsite facilities, equipment, and supplies, and manage resources wisely.
• Follow camp safety standards and emergency procedures and encourage others to do the same.
• Follow the camp schedule and remain accessible and responsive via two-way radio.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet program and operational needs and address problems.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings as requested.
• For the Health Officer role, oversee nursing operations for up to 150 campers and staff, ensure appropriate care and electronic documentation, and communicate operational needs to the Camp Director.

Benefits

• Meals when camp is in session.
• Housing, if applicable.
• Paid training and certifications, if applicable.
• Invaluable work experience that prepares employees for future careers.
• An outdoor work environment with opportunities to develop personal and professional skills and engage physically and mentally.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed