What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Officer position at YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2025! Few environments are as special as camp. YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin has over 100 years of camping experience and is located on beautiful Barlow Lake in Middleville, Michigan. Our beautiful, natural setting provides an excellent opportunity for all who visit. We are committed to providing a camp experience rich in tradition centered on our core values, with a Christian emphasis, and allowing all who participate to gain 21st century skills, independence and life long memories.
OUR CULTURE
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows : We CULTIVATE -We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN -We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME -We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE -We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN -We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE -We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT -We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY -We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Health Officer is responsible for the supervision of health and cleanliness standards with a focus on Day Camp programs, facilities, and campers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to : organizing Day Camp health forms, working with camp nurse to control and dispense medicine to campers and staff, and ensuring the health and wellness of staff and campers in Day Camp, along with supporting other aspects of Camp programming both administratively and programmatically.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
Identify and Meet Camper / Staff Needs
- Organize and file camper health forms.
- Help organize and update Day Camp daily rosters (group and bus rosters).
- Organize and update Health Log Documentation daily
- Keep records of health management.
- Communicate camper concerns to staff and kitchen staff where needed.
- Control and dispense camper meds where needed.
- Clean and disinfect areas of camp that may pose health concerns.
- Inventory health supplies and order more when needed.
- Track, organize, and return Day Camp Lost and Found
- Be a patient, enthusiastic role model for our campers and staff.
- Assume a counselor role where needed.
- Help facilitate safe and fun programs for campers based on the YMCA core values.
- Identify, minimize, and eliminate (where possible) any risks that could cause accidents.
Carry Out Camp Programs
Administrative Responsibilities
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of Camp Manitou-Lin and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
COMPENSATION
65.00 - $70.00 per day; Seasonal; Non -Exempt
BENEFITS :
Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and 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 regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to swim; and occasionally required to swim while supporting up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, outside weather elements, and extreme heat.
TRAVEL
0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.
Salary : $65 - $70
