Health Supervisor & Recreation Contractor

City of Takoma Park; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a Health Supervisor to monitor health standards and provide support during camp sessions. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, maintaining health logs, and ensuring staff certifications in CPR and first aid. Candidates must hold a relevant nursing license in Maryland and be able to transport themselves reliably. This is a seasonal contracted position with a pay rate of $45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Maryland as a Physician, Registered Nurse, or Nurse Practitioner.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to community centers twice a week.
• Assist with staff training.
• Be on-call during camp seasons.
• Compile health information for campers and staff.
• Review and sign off on health programs each summer.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Interpersonal communication

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

Physician or Registered Nurse license in Maryland

CPR/AED/First Aid certifications

Job description

Requisition ID6429 - Posted - Recreation - seasonal

The City of Takoma Park is seeking a Health Supervisor responsible for monitoring health and cleanliness standards, and organizing participant/medical forms. Must be available to provide first aid care for campers and staff consultation and coordinating visits to a physician if/when needed. This is a contracted, seasonal position and is not subject to membership in the AFSCME union. First resume review will begin March 31, 2025 but the position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting site visits to the Community Center, Heffner Park Community Center and the Recreation Center twice a week (Monday/Tuesday), additional days for emergency situations, training and/or as needed.
• Attending and assisting in staff training.
• On-call availability during the 8 week camp season and pre-service.
• Compiling camper and staff health information.
• Reviewing and signing off on a written health program each summer.
• Disseminating information to staff working with campers with specific health concerns.
• Verifying that two adult staffers have valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification by a nationally accredited organization for the appropriate ages.
• Verifying that two adult staffers have valid first aid certifications by an accredited national organization and are on duty at all times.
• Annually reviewing all health log records and identifying opportunities to reduce incidents, accidents, injuries, and medication errors.
• Evaluating entries to health log records and suggesting corrections.
• Ensuring there is a plan of action at the camp for campers with an identified medical concern in case of a medical emergency.
• Other duties that support camp staff and campers.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to be successful are:
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Enjoy working with seniors, children, youth and young adults.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Physician, Registered Nurse, or Nurse Practitioner licensed in Maryland. The health supervisor may be a registered nurse licensed in another state if that state is on the list of Compact States.
• Possession of certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid and additional courses required by the state for the Health Supervisor position, or ability to obtain same upon hire.
• Must have reliable transportation.

The hourly wage for this contracted position is $45.

The City of Takoma Park is a proud equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.