CJG-Health Supervisor

YMCA of Greater San Francisco; La Honda (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is seeking a Health Supervisor to oversee camper and staff health services at our residential camp in California. You will administer medications, provide first aid, maintain health records, and ensure compliance with ACA and state standards.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and strong communication with campers and staff. Experience in health-related camp operations, pediatric first aid and CPR certifications, and the ability to work evenings or

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Completion of 15+ hours of health and safety training, including Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, empathy, professionalism, and accountability.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and ages in a residential camp setting, including evenings and overnights.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide first aid to campers as needed.
• Assess and respond to camper and staff health concerns.
• Maintain health records, incident reports, and timecards.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA, ACA, and California health and safety standards.
• Support camp emergency and health response procedures.
• Foster a safe, inclusive environment and build positive relationships with campers and staff.
• Supervise camper living areas and uphold cleanliness and respect for property.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Active listening

Empathy

Accountability

Flexibility

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Health & Safety training (15+ hours)

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

• Base Pay $841.86 - $841.86 / Week
• Job Category Resident Camp
• Employee Type Hourly - Full Time TEMP

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Position Summary

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Health Supervisor oversees camper and staff health services to help ensure a safe, healthy, and supportive camp environment. This position administers medications, provides first aid and basic medical care, maintains health records, and ensures compliance with YMCA, American Camp Association (ACA), and California organized camp health and safety requirements. The Health Supervisor serves as a key resource for campers, families, and staff, promoting participant well-being while supporting the overall success of the camp program

Job Responsibilities

Health Care & Medical Services

• Administer camper medications and provide medical care, including first aid, as needed.
• Assess and respond to camper and staff health concerns.
• Provide guidance to campers on understanding and following camp health and safety policies.
• Address health-related concerns from campers, parents, and staff with professionalism and care.

Health Records & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and organized health records, including incident reports and health logs.
• Submit timely and accurate reports, including health logs, incident reports, and timecards.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including YMCA, ACA, and California state standards.
• Uphold and enforce camp health, hygiene, and safety protocols to promote camper well-being.
• Support implementation of camp emergency and health response procedures.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.
• Support the camp program by building positive relationships with campers and the YMCA community.
• Supervise and manage the cleanliness and organization of camper living areas, promoting respect for personal property, camp facilities, and the environment.

Leadership & Professionalism

• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and respectful communication.
• Collaborate with camp leadership and staff to support participant health and safety.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training sessions, and mandatory e-learning modules.

Camp Operations

• Assist with health-related aspects of camp operations and participant care.
• Maintain readiness to respond to medical or safety incidents throughout camp activities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Completion of a minimum of 15 hours of health and safety training, including:
  • Pediatric First Aid
  • Pediatric CPR
  • Preventative health practices, including recognizing, managing, and preventing infectious diseases, immunizations, and injury prevention.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, empathy, professionalism, and accountability.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, including active listening and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively and build positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and age groups.
• Ability to live and work in a residential camp setting, including evenings and overnight responsibilities.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an overnight camp setting
• EMT, WEMT, or nursing certification, or other experience in the medical field

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position works both indoors and outdoors in a residential camp environment. The Health Supervisor regularly walks throughout camp facilities and may travel over uneven terrain to respond to camper and staff needs.

Duties include administering medications, providing first aid, maintaining health records, and responding to health and safety incidents. The role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and occasional lifting or carrying of medical supplies. Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills are needed to interact effectively with campers, families, and staff in both routine and emergency situations.

The Health Supervisor must be able to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and solve problems in high-pressure situations. Flexibility in scheduling is required and may include evenings, overnights, and weekends to support camp operations.

Disclaimers

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Salary Description

The Health Supervisor position offers a compensation range of $841.86 per week. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position