Summer Camp: Healthcare Supervisor
About The Position
The Healthcare Supervisor oversees health and well-being standards for campers, staff, and facilities at Camp Small Valley, a Girl Scout overnight camp. The role supports campers’ and staff members’ health and safety by providing first aid, administering necessary medications, storing medication according to camp property requirements, maintaining health records, and logging injuries. The position may be for the full summer season, beginning in mid-June and ending around mid-August, or for a partial season that includes portions of mid-June training and at least two additional camp weeks between June and August. The supervisor must live at camp for the entirety of their assigned season and be able to respond to emergencies at any time while on camp property.
Requirements
- Must be at least 25 years old.
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or equivalent, or ability to complete it before camp starts.
- Experience caring for pediatric and adult illnesses and injuries.
- Proficiency using online systems to review records.
- Attend and complete pre-camp training sessions in mid-June.
- Willingness to live at camp for the entirety of the assigned camp season.
- For a full-season assignment, availability from mid-June through approximately mid-August, about a seven-week program.
- For a partial-season assignment, participation in portions of the mid-June training week and commitment to at least two additional camp weeks between June and August.
- Ability to live and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to move quickly across the campgrounds, including walking approximately a quarter mile from one side of camp to the other multiple times a day.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards in various lighting conditions.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property and follow established emergency procedures.
Responsibilities
- Organize, set up, and operate the Summer Camp Health Center.
- Inventory necessary medical supplies and equipment.
- Create and stock first-aid kits for camp units, meal areas, the office, activity areas, and camp vehicles.
- Conduct health screenings of campers and staff upon arrival, departure, and during the summer.
- Quickly assess medical needs during health situations and emergencies.
- Inspect cabins, unit areas, showers, and bathrooms for unsanitary or unhealthy conditions.
- Provide daily first-aid treatments, administer necessary medications, store medication according to camp property requirements, maintain records, and log injuries.
- Respond quickly to emergencies while on camp property and follow GSHPA emergency procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
