MEDICAL DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed to operate in the state of New York. Emergency medical technician are welcome to apply to join the medical team.

  • Must possess current certificate in an approved First Aid training program.*

  • Must possess current certificate in an approved CPR training program.*

  • Should have prior experience working with youth. Patience, a calm demeanor, and excellent organizational skills are required.

*Approved CPR/First Aid training will be provided during staff training if needed

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Treat all illnesses and injuries on site and provide consultation to staff handling illnesses and injuries off-site.

  • Supervise and schedule medical staff to ensure 24-hour coverage (3-4 team members).

  • Implement the COVID-19 Safety Plan.

  • Communicate with health care providers to make appointments, arrange for hospitalization, and set up follow-up care, as needed.

  • Communicate any reportable illnesses or injuries to the local Health Department.

  • Maintain camper and staff health records, including incident reports, in a confidential and professional manner.

  • Maintain and dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications, in accordance with standing orders, in a safe and organized manner.

  • Communicate with parents about campers' medical conditions, as needed.

  • Maintain adequate supplies in the Health Office and at other locations, such as the pool, vans, and the hiking trip first aid kits.

  • Purchase and organize supplies within a budget; Track all spending.

  • The Assistant Medical Director assists in all of the above, and serves as acting Medical Director when Medical Director is off-site.


COOK / ASSISTANT COOK

Prepare and cook for meals.

  • Enforce safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.

  • Lead Cook will perform Head Chef duties when Head Chef is not present.

  • Should have experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

  • Should have experience or openness to working with youth.


AQUATICS DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Organize and manage a team of 2-5 lifeguards.

  • Ensure that the pool is opened and ready for use during designated times, typically 2 to 3 hours and multiple days a week.

  • Manage and enforce the buddy system, as required by the local health department.

  • Organize and manage equipment and supplies within the approved budget.

  • Participate in all aspects of the program as described in the general job description.

  • Collaborate with campers and staff to ensure swimming and canoeing instructions occur.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must possess certification in an approved lifeguard course, or be able to get certified.*

  • Must possess certification in an approved lifeguard supervision & management course, or be able to get certified.*

  • Must possess current certification in an approved CPR training program within the last 12 months.*

  • Be at least 21 years old.

  • Previous experience required:

    • 1 season experience as a camp aquatics director at a NYS camp; or

    • 2 seasons experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children's camp lifeguard at a pool or beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or

    • 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a pool or beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.


LIFEGUARD

Must possess certification in an approved lifeguard course, or be able to get certified.*

  • Must be 17 years old.

*Valid certification course may be provided during staff training if prerequisites are met.

Please fill out counselor application if you are interested in this position.