Summer 2026 Overnight Camp Health Officer

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Ingleside (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 109,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

403(b) plan with company contributions

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A well-known community organization seeks a Summer 2026 Overnight Camp Health Officer to manage camper and staff health and medications. Responsibilities include conducting health checks, managing first aid, and ensuring safety protocols for children with disabilities. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a valid RN license, along with CPR and First Aid certifications. Housing and meals are provided, with competitive pay between $2,000 and $2,400 bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent education experience.
• Must be licensed by the state as a RN, EMT, or LP.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must have 1-3 years of nursing and/or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect all campers and staff medication, keep them locked up and dispense as directed.
• Perform a wellness check on all campers & staff for communicable diseases.
• Maintain all first aid kits.
• Be readily available for first aid emergencies.

Skills

Nursing

First Aid

CPR Certification

Health Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Licensed RN, EMT, or LP

Job description

Summer 2026 Overnight Camp Health Officer

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Overnight Camp Health Officer Opportunity at YMCA Camp Independence! YMCA Camp Independence is a special place for children and young adults with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities. Like many Y programs, overnight camp is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. At camp, we teach self‑reliance, a love for nature, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character—all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and meaningful relationships.

Pay range $2,000-$2,400 bi‑weekly, housing & meals provided

Benefits

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work‑life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company‑sponsored events.

Scope And Responsibilities

• Collect all campers and staff medication, keep them locked up and dispense as directed.
• Perform a wellness check on all campers & staff for communicable diseases, health problems, illnesses as directed in the written health procedures.
• Collect and file all camper and staff health forms.
• Maintain all first aid kits.
• Maintain standing order medication and report medication or supply needs to the camp director.
• Maintain daily treatment log.
• Be readily available for first aid emergencies and other contingencies.
• Secure proper treatment for campers and staff requiring a doctor's or hospital attention.
• Give a brief health check to campers leaving the camp property for overnight trips. Make sure accompanying staff members have necessary first aid information, daily and pm medication, first aid orientation and health forms.
• Contact parents of camper requiring physician's attention, overnight stay in health center or whenever is deemed necessary.
• Issue written health information to all staff of campers requiring medication and special allergies so that staff are aware.
• Report any incident to the camp director. All incident reports are filled out by camp director.
• Observe and advise camp director and staff on health, disease, sanitation and cleanliness issues.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent education experience
• Must be licensed by the state as a RN, EMT, or LP
• Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Must have 1-3 years of nursing and/or related experience
• Prior camp experience is preferred

Child Abuse Prevention

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required