Barry Conservation Camp Health Care Provider

University System of New Hampshire; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 9,900 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNH 4-H Camps Health Care Supervisor oversees the health and well-being of all campers and staff during the June–August 2027 season at Barry Conservation Camp in Lancaster.

Duties include reviewing medications, health forms, and coordinating with the camp director or physician, maintaining health logs, and reporting as required. Employment is contingent on sponsor funding and background checks.

Qualifications

• Review medications and health needs before campers arrive and discuss unusual requirements with the director or camp physician.
• Be present during camper check-in to review health forms, intake medications, and check campers for health issues.
• Establish a daily consultation schedule with the Camp Director; site presence daily for health concerns and logs.

Responsibilities

• Lead camp health operations and coordinate with staff to support camper well-being.
• Maintain open communication with staff and administration; complete required reports.
• Represent UNH 4-H Camps in interactions with families, campers, and the public.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Camp Director or Administrator.

Job description

The UNH 4-H Camps Health Care Supervisor has the overall responsibility of the health and well-being of all campers and staff. Seasonal position at the Barry conservation Camp from June to August 2027.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Before campers arrive, review the medications and health needs of each camper (may include contacting families by phone to clarify needs). S/he should discuss unusual requirements with the director or camp physician. S/he should be familiar with and reinforce the general policies.


• Be present during camper check-in to meet families, review health forms, intake medications, and check campers for common health issues.


• Work with the Camp Director to establish a schedule of daily consultation. This is not a residential position. However, there will be a time each day when the Health Care Supervisor is on the camp site to check on current health concerns or recent treatments, review the health log and incident/accident reports.


• Take an active leadership role in camp community. This includes but is not limited to working cooperatively with all camp staff, being a team player within the unit, accepting responsibilities as assigned and taking initiative to complete tasks as needed.


• Maintain open and constructive lines of communication with other staff members and the administrative team. Complete reports as required.


• Represent UNH 4-H Camps in an enthusiastic, supportive and informative manner during Camper Check-In, Check-Out and at any time when dealing with the general public.


• Any other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by the Camp Director or Administrator.

Compensation

$11,000

Funding and Employment Conditions

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Background Check and Training

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

Equal Opportunity

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Benefits

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location

Lancaster