Senior Camp Health Officer

American Youth Foundation; Tuftonboro (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Staff training

Job summary

The American Youth Foundation seeks a Lead Health Officer to oversee health and safety for the Merrowvista camp community in Tuftonboro, NH, living on-site during training and sessions. You will supervise the health team and ensure compliance with state health regs and AYF/ACA standards, including 24-hour emergency readiness and comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities span pre-camp medical reviews, Health Center operations, staff training, medication administration, and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in school or camp health, or a hospital setting.
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults.
• Previous experience with emergency medical response.
• Ability to lift and/or physically support or assist youth and adults.
• Strong emotional and mental health. Must be adaptable and exhibit good judgement to determine what is in the best interest of the campers in their care.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision with integrity, dependability, and accountability.
• Interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity.
• Demonstrate passion for serving youth, encouraging campers to explore through play and creating a space where youth feel included and a sense of belonging.
• Fully participate in and be present at all camp community activities, including staff training activities.
• Maintain effective mental, emotional, and social interactions in our youth-centered residential summer camp program.
• Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately, maintaining mental, emotional, and social resiliency needed for the job in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
• Use effective and appropriate self-care practices for maintaining overall wellness.
• Follow all guidelines and policies as described in the AYF employee handbook.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Camp: Review camper and staff health forms in advance of their arrival at camp.
• Liaise with camper parents as needed.
• Liaise with the camp's Medical Advisor/MD as necessary.
• Work with the camp team to conduct a pre-summer medical review of campers and staff, ensuring all forms are complete and reviewed prior to opening day.
• Health Clinic Operations: Manage Health Center operations and treatment of all campers and staff according to the Standing Orders under direction of the camp's Medical Advisor/MD.
• Follow all policies and protocols outlined in the Health Center Manual, including post-meal clinics, supervising campers in the Health Center, documentation, and care and cleanliness of the clinic.
• Review and sign the Health Center Manual, annually.
• Respond to all incidents requiring medical assistance and onsite emergencies 24 hours a day.
• Ensure first aid kits are stocked and maintained in appropriate locations and prepared for outcamping trips, as needed.
• Implement communicable disease plans and protocols, including onsite testing and symptom monitoring.
• Complete health checks of all campers and staff at registration.
• Management and Oversight: Train Health Center staff on AYF health procedures, use of accident/incident reports, preventative health management, basic first aid, and communicable disease protocols.
• Supervise and collaborate with the Health team to determine daily and weekly responsibilities, then schedule staff to fulfill all programmatic needs.
• Medication Administration: Ensure all camper medications (prescription and non-prescription) are collected and administered as directed by a physician.
• Prepare camper medications to be distributed by leaders during onsite and off-site trips and instruct all staff on how to use and record medications given.
• Documentation: Ensure required documentation is on file for all campers and staff, including health history, health memorandum, medication list, and immunization records.
• Document all Health Center admissions, care, treatments, and medication administration.
• Maintain clinic logs including parent phone calls, emergency room and outside clinic visits, and medication administration records.
• Complete a closing summer report including equipment inventory and needs, treatment records and chief complaint trends for staff and participants, infirmary and hospital visits and admissions, records for insurance companies, and recommended updates to the Health Center manual.
• This is not meant to be a complete list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Camp health experience

Emergency medical response

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Mental resilience

Education

Registered Nurse license

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Job description

The American Youth Foundation seeks a Lead Health Officer to oversee health and safety for the Merrowvista camp community in Tuftonboro, NH, living on-site during training and sessions. You will supervise the health team and ensure compliance with state health regs and AYF/ACA standards, including 24-hour emergency readiness and comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities span pre-camp medical reviews, Health Center operations, staff training, medication administration, and detailed reporting.