Summer Camp Health Office Coordinator - Camp Oakes

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Camp Oakes Health Office Coordinator (Lead Staff) will be responsible for overseeing all Health Office operations, upholding safe and quality equipment and facilitation, and supporting camp counselor team with supervision of camp participants. 

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for all aspects of Health Office operations, including (under the direction of our guiding RN) passing medication, providing basic first aid, checking in/out medications at Oakes’ Long Beach bus stop location on check in/out days, and coordinating with Program and Executive Director on mid to high level medical needs of campers and staff
2. Manages health supplies inventory and notifies supervisor when supplies are low and need to be ordered
3. Ensure the health office is clean and safe
4. Inspect health office/building area, ensure no hazards are present and set boundaries for the safety and wellbeing of all participants
5. Support cabin staff team with a range of camper needs (behavioral, emotional, social) and programmatic facilitation and planning, and/or assisting the Program Director.
6. Responsible for assisting in the supervision of the campers and volunteer Cabin Leaders
7. Aware of camp schedule during each activity period
8. Report any accidents or safety concerns to Program Director, and to be aware of all safety policies and procedures of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach.
9. Maintain a thorough understanding of, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures established by the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all members, staff, and guests.
10.  Reports any behavioral concerns and incidents with children and or cabin leaders to Program Director.

1. Ensures that respect for the backgrounds and needs of all participants and staff are integrated into both program planning and implementation.
2. Maintain positive role model and attitude. To exhibit behavior of a role model for youth.
3. Responsible to exhibit courteous and helpful behavior to children, cabin leaders, parents/guardians. 
4. Attends mandatory staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.
5. Maintain open lines of communication with directors, group leaders, participants, staff, and supervisor.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Preferred 21 years of age, must be 18 years of age
2. High school diploma or equivalent required
3. EMT, WFR or higher health professional certification preferred
4. First Aid/CPR/Oxygen certification required
5. 1 season/6 months of experience with medication handling or providing hands-on first aid preferred
6. Outgoing personality with strong verbal communication skills.
7. DOJ & FBI criminal clearance including fingerprints.
8. Complete a health exam to include negative TB test and negative drug test screening.
9. Must attend a new employee orientation within the first 90 days of employment

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Factors:  Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. kitchen and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.  Noise level is usually moderate.

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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay: $135 per day, DOE

Salary : $135