Summer Camp - Health Supervisor

Description:

Summary/Objective Under minimal supervision, provide an effective healthcare program by providing direct health assistance, assessment, and medication administration for the campers and staff. Work directly with camp staff and girls as needed. Support and encourage a healthy and sanitary camp community and actively promote and support Camp’s mission and goals through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to ensure the delivery of quality experiences for campers.

• Reports to: Director of Camp Programs

Dates: May 27 - July 26, 2026 Pay: Weekly rate of up to $1,500. Rate is dependent upon license or certification.

Essential Functions

• Ability to communicate with, and provide direction to, staff and campers of varying age and skill levels.
• Develop knowledge of ACA Health Care Standards.
• Cognitive and communicative ability to manage multiple areas of camp program and operations.
• Willingness to visit and inspect the camp’s living units, program areas, food service, and administrative office.
• Knowledge of common camper illnesses and proper sanitation in group living communities.
• Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camper supervision.
• Ability to make immediate decisions in a crisis and to handle emergency situations in a calm manner.
• Knowledge of safe use and storage of medicine, pesticides, and other chemicals.
• Ability to read and understand prescriptions, health history records and physicians’ orders.
• Ability to maintain accurate health care logs, records, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with campers, parents, and staff.
• Ability to observe and assess unsanitary or unhealthy conditions of camp.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Possess mental and physical strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of others (staff and campers) under care in Health center.
• Ability to lift/assist campers or staff.
• Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, climbing, and stretching.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor and camp equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, horses, etc.

Program

• Manages and implements the camp’s health care plan and follows medical protocols.
• Provides basic health care and emergency First Aid to campers and staff per physician’s medical protocol.
• Administer camper and staff medications per established procedures.
• Maintain and complete necessary records and reports.
• Supervise sanitation and safety throughout the camp.
• Check and issue First Aid kits.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of pre-camp, in-service staff training and weekly meetings.
• Assist with ordering, purchasing, and distributing supplies necessary for health and safety.
• Oversee food service needs and coordinate with kitchen staff for campers with chronic health conditions (diabetes, severe allergic reactions) to ensure procedures are followed.
• Participate in pre and post camp training, inventory, and general clean-up as assigned.

Requirements:

Eligibility Requirements · Minimum 18 years of age. · Successful completion of criminal background check (required for employment). · Current Florida EMT, LPN, Physician, PA, or RN license; and CPR certification. · Current driver’s license, safe driving record · Ability to interact and relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.

· Knowledge and acceptance of beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout movement; willing to register as a member of Girl Scouts of the USA (paid membership included with job offer).

GSWCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.