Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/First Aid/Nurse

Campus Camps; Blue Point (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in outdoor recreation seeks a dedicated health supervisor to ensure the well-being of campers and staff. This role involves monitoring health standards, managing medical records, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess EMT and CPR certifications, demonstrating a commitment to health and safety. Join a vibrant team that values flexibility and proactive communication, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. If you are passionate about health and safety in a recreational setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Training & development

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess EMT and CPR certifications.
• Ability to interact positively with all age levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health of campers and staff, completing necessary reports.
• Ensure compliance with health standards and manage medications.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Flexible Hours

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: supervising the health and cleanliness standards for the camp, and working cooperatively with the Medical Director and Camp Staff to ensure adequate physical health conditions for all staff and camp participants. This position accepts and performs all position duties outlined in this position description, and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor the health of all campers and staff.
• Complete accident/incident reports when needed.
• Have communications with parents regarding camper medical needs. Maintain record of all parent communication.
• Monitor health logs and accident/incident reports to be utilized for risk management assessment.
• Monitor and evaluate camp procedures, facilities and conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or reassigned as directed/required by the Medical Director.
• Ensure each staff member and camper has a health history and physical examination form on file.
• Provide lists to the office of missing information from health histories for camp staff to use during check in procedures.
• Check in camper and staff medication upon arrival as per New York State Department of Health procedures.
• Follow appropriate medical routines, including record keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.

Other Job Duties:

• Support the camp leadership to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification as accepted by the local health department (re-certification can be provided by camp).
• Must provide proof of eligibility for employment prior to the first day of work.
• Ability to interact with all age levels.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of the medical needs of children and young adults in an outdoor/recreational environment.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working in an outdoor/recreational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to update and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement a health care plan.
• Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Ability to communicate, work with, and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Requires prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, climbing, and stretching.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires daily exposure to the sun, heat, and bugs.