Assistant Camp Health Officer

American Youth Foundation; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

The American Youth Foundation seeks an Assistant Health Officer to join the Health team at Miniwanca, Shelby, Michigan, supporting campers and staff with health care and medication supervision alongside nurses during two three-week sessions and training. Housing and meals are provided; you will live onsite during staff training and camp, including weekends and evenings, to respond to emergencies 24/7.

A strong commitment to youth safety and wellbeing is essential.

Qualifications

• Current first aid and CPR certification is required.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and supervise campers.
• Physical ability to lift and assist youth and adults.
• Strong emotional health and good judgement.
• Commitment to AYF mission and respectful conduct.
• Participate in camp activities and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Health Center operations and treatment of campers and staff.
• Provide overnight supervision and nighttime first responder for health issues.
• Document admissions, care, treatments, and medication administration.
• Assist in staff training on Health Center procedures and emergency response.
• Collaborate with Health team on daily and weekly tasks.
• Ensure first aid kits are stocked and prepared for trips.
• Implement communicable disease protocols and onsite testing.
• Assist in camper medication administration and documentation.
• Provide written feedback for end-of-season report.

Skills

First aid & CPR

Experience with youth

Emergency response

Physical ability

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Staff training

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Student mentoring

Education

EMT / Wilderness First Aid / Wilderness First Responder

Job description

The American Youth Foundation seeks an Assistant Health Officer to join the Health team at Miniwanca, Shelby, Michigan, supporting campers and staff with health care and medication supervision alongside nurses during two three-week sessions and training. Housing and meals are provided; you will live onsite during staff training and camp, including weekends and evenings, to respond to emergencies 24/7.

A strong commitment to youth safety and wellbeing is essential.