Summer Camp Healthcare Manager

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Pine Lake Township, MN

10d•$825 - $850•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Healthcare Manager ensures the health and safety of campers ages 6 to 17 and camp staff at The Salvation Army Northwoods Camp in Finlayson, Minnesota. The role provides medical care, manages health resources and records, oversees First Aid, conducts camper health screenings, supervises sanitation, and trains staff on health, safety, and emergency procedures. The manager also participates in assigned camp programs and activities, including spiritual components, and builds positive relationships with campers and colleagues. This is a seasonal, temporary summer position, approximately mid-June through July 2027. The manager must attend staff orientation week, live onsite at Northwoods Camp throughout the summer, and be onsite whenever campers are present. Room and board are provided in addition to a stipend of $825–$850 per week for 40 hours per week. The role requires availability 24 hours per day for emergencies, including nights and weekends. The camp environment is not remote-friendly.

Requirements

Current CPR, AED, and Standard First Aid certifications.
Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be willing to participate in religious activities.
Must pass background checks.
Flexible interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to communicate clearly with campers and colleagues.
Self-starter with attention to detail and initiative.
Works with integrity, honesty, and diligence.
Must be able to perform physical aspects of the role, including mobility, bending, and reaching.
Must be able to occasionally lift 25 pounds.
Must be able to fully participate in indoor and outdoor activities and events.
Must live onsite at Northwoods Camp during the summer and be onsite whenever campers are present.
Must be available 24 hours per day for emergencies, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare field is highly preferred.
A healthcare degree or qualification, such as Minnesota-licensed RN, paramedic, CNA, or PCA, is preferred.
Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer healthcare to meet the individual needs of campers and staff, consulting a licensed medical professional as needed.
Support and participate in assigned camp programs and activities, including spiritual components.
Organize, maintain, and use health resources, including managing inventory, requesting orders, and restocking supplies.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for campers and staff.
Oversee First Aid procedures and ensure First Aid supplies are available and maintained.
Conduct health screenings for campers upon arrival.
Train staff on health, safety, and emergency procedures.
Supervise and enforce sanitary conditions throughout camp.
Build and maintain positive rapport with campers and colleagues, and teach and model positive relational skills.
Attend staff orientation week and live onsite at camp during the summer.
Be onsite whenever campers are present and available 24 hours per day for emergencies.