Camp Health Officer Assistant (Onsite Housing)

American Youth Foundation; Tuftonboro (NH); On-site; USD 182,000 - 364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

American Youth Foundation seeks an Assistant Health Officer to support health and wellness during the Merrowvista summer camps in Tuftonboro, NH. You will work with nurses to supervise medications and care for campers, living on-site during training and camp sessions.

You must hold current first aid and CPR certification and be ready for overnight shifts. Housing and meals are provided; training precedes two three-week sessions.

Qualifications

• Current certification in first aid and CPR.
• Minimum age 21 years old.
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and manage safety.
• Willingness to live on-site during training and camps.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Health Center operations and treatment of all campers and staff, including health checks and daily clinics.
• Communicate camper issues and treatment to the Lead Health Officer within 24 hours.
• Provide overnight supervision of campers in the Health Center and serve as nighttime first responder.
• Document all Health Center admissions, care, treatments, and medication administration.
• Participate in staff training on Health Center procedures and emergency response.
• Collaborate with the Health team to determine daily and weekly responsibilities.
• Ensure first aid kits are stocked and maintained; prepare for outcamping trips.
• Implement communicable disease protocols, including onsite testing and symptom monitoring.
• Assist in camper medication administration and documentation.
• Provide written feedback to the Lead Health Officer for the end-of-season report.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

First aid and CPR

Emergency response

Youth supervision

Team collaboration

Job description

American Youth Foundation seeks an Assistant Health Officer to support health and wellness during the Merrowvista summer camps in Tuftonboro, NH. You will work with nurses to supervise medications and care for campers, living on-site during training and camp sessions.

You must hold current first aid and CPR certification and be ready for overnight shifts. Housing and meals are provided; training precedes two three-week sessions.