Camp Health Officer

Key Results

• Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s principles of love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service and a commitment to the Y’s vision and mission. Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work. Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience. Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence. Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Assesses, minimizes and prevents risk, practices consideration for the safety of others, adheres to Association standards of proper notification of incidents and care of the work environment and equipment, identifies and responds to circumstances appropriately. Meets attendance expectations, follows Association procedures for requesting and documenting absences, is punctual, reliable, and adaptable, takes initiative, and accepts responsibility. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, perceives, understands and manages interactions appropriately, is accountable for own actions, capitalizes on learning opportunities, and is open to performance feedback and coaching.
• Demonstrates compliance in the following areas: Collaboration, employee paperwork, performance evaluations, personnel policies, and procedures i.e. dress code, code of conduct. Attends mandatory trainings and meetings, acquires and maintains required certifications for current position.
• Supports
• Staff: creates clear expectations, conducts weekly in-service trainings, help staff develop creative and age-appropriate activities and teaching methods. Demonstrates professional role modeling at all times. Works to establish and maintain positive relationships with team members. Fulfills leadership team duty responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Age 21 First Aid Certification Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED Certification RN and license to practice in Oregon, LNP, EMT, or WEMT Must pass YMCA background check

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with youth 2 years of camping experience or combination of youth program and supervisory experience. Driver’s License with clean driving record

Essential Functions

• Ability to live onsite for the duration of summer camp Requires strong communication skills, positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability, creativity and ability to work and problem solve as a team player. Mental and physical ability to work well under pressure. Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently. Ability to support and connect with campers and staff. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical abilities to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Knowledge of/practical experience in: cabin leadership, camper psychology, peer leadership and supervision; staff management & motivation. Ability and willingness to learn on the job in an environment that changes quickly. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds