Summer Camp Health Center Director

Medical professionals, if you are looking for a fun and rewarding summer job, Kieve Wavus Education is hiring! We are searching for a Summer Camp Health Center Director at Camp Kieve or Wavus Camp, both exceptional wilderness tripping camps in Midcoast Maine. This position will oversee the health of 250 campers (ages 8–16) for two summer sessions from June 10 – August 24, 2025. Responsibilities include managing the Health Center, organizing medical supplies for wilderness trips, providing care, documenting treatments, communicating with camper families regarding health concerns, and ensuring adherence to health protocols. You must be an RN, LPN, EMT, paramedic, or hold a high-level medical certification. This position includes on-campus housing, meals, and full-day childcare for children under 8 at our Kiddie Camp, six days a week. JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS This person must be a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or higher with a valid driver’s license and experience working with children. They must be flexible and adaptable to a wide range of tasks and interactions; it is essential to come to work every day with a positive attitude and they should be eager to learn and apply new skills. This person must be punctual, reliable, patient, organized, and eager to teach and empower others. MISSION Kieve Wavus Education empowers people to contribute positively to society by promoting the values of kindness, respect for others, and environmental stewardship through year-round experiential programs, camps for youth and adults, and guidance from inspirational role models. SUMMARY This person works closely with the Healthcare & Risk Director, and when necessary, KWE’s consulting physician, in addition to leading the Health Center staff. This person helps oversee and coordinate staff training and the healthcare and safety of approximately 250 campers aged 8-16 for two, 26-day sessions from mid-June to mid-August. RESPONSIBLE TO: Healthcare & Risk Director | Summer Camp Directors PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Health Center Protocols This person must oversee the summer camp health center and all healthcare protocols. This ranges from helping to care for injured and ill campers and staff, to the documentation of all summer camp healthcare incidents in CampMinder and as directed. This also includes the daily intake and inputting of all Med Minute forms from the prior evening’s staff members on duty, and the communication of health concerns to the appropriate staff. Forms & Medication In addition to helping sort and dispense daily medication to campers and staff for dispensing on wilderness trips, this person is essential in helping to intake, review, and organize all camper medical forms. They will also help with inventory and will track the use of any medical supplies from the health center. Staff Training This person will work with the Healthcare & Risk Director to facilitate and lead healthcare training during staff orientation. They will encourage and promote health maintenance and accident prevention, ranging from sunscreen application to hydration reminders to nightly tick checks. Emergency Support This person will respond to emergencies when necessary, ranging from supporting the Emergency and Crisis Response Plans, to coordinating visits to the emergency room or offsite medical providers. They will collaborate with Tripping and In-Camp Directors to support any evacuation plans and must be comfortable communicating with parents as directed. Support of the Organization Kieve Wavus Education is an educational nonprofit that requires a highly dedicated team to function. Each employee should understand our mission and be ready to do work not specific to their job description in order to fulfill it. Join us for an unforgettable summer on Damariscotta Lake!