Health Coordinator Summer Camp

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee daily health operations, manages the camp health center, administers medications, responds to injuries and illnesses, and promotes a culture of proactive wellness throughout camp.
• Manage health records, treatment logs, incident reports, and medication administration documentation.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician instructions, parent directives, and camp policy.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and coordinate next steps (EMS, parent contact, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with state camp health regulations and organizational standards.
• Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
• Adhere to, and act in accordance, with all camp policies particularly as they relate to safety.
• Adhere to, and act following, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs.
• This role is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all campers and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of medical information.
• Support staff in following emergency action plans, such as heat illness, allergies/anaphylaxis, dehydration, and injuries, etc.
• S/he must promote the best practices of customer service.
• Assist with general camp duties such as dismissal, group games, and weekly camp carnivals.
• Communicate health concerns to parents/guardians in a timely, professional manner.
• Occasional weekend and extended day shifts are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
• Preferred 2 years of experience in programming and camp operations or equivalent Y experience.
• Experience working with children in a camp, school, or youth program setting.
• Must have a high school diploma, its equivalent, or be enrolled in a GED program
• Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in place of education requirements, where permitted.
• Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide organizational leadership, coaching, and personal development support.
• Proven experience in teaching and directing diverse populations in youth enrichment programs.
• Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
• Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.
• The ability to work with a diverse population.
• Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand or reach for extended periods of time, move around the work environment independently, push, pull, or lift to 25 pounds for short periods of time.
• Employees are exposed to noise, fluctuating temperatures, traverse wooded terrain, and be exposed to outdoor summer conditions for extended periods.