YMCA of Columbia Willamette·Gresham, Oregon
The Camp Nurse is responsible for responding to the medical needs of campers and staff while maintaining a safe and healthy camp environment. They will also support staff through relationship building and coaching, and ensure effective communication with parents regarding camper health concerns.
Position Title: Camp Health Officer
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission-driven organization seeking individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We put the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into practice through everything we do.
Under Supervision of the Director, Youth Development, the Camp Health Officer works to maintain a safe and healthy camp environment using preventive care and risk management techniques in a manner that is consistent with the staff code of conduct and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of YMCA Camp Collins.
Work with the staff team in responding to the medical needs of campers and staff. Be an active and supportive member of the camp community and help to create an enjoyable experience for all campers and staff. Be an active and supportive member of the Leadership Team.
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.
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
Experience working with youth 2 years of camping experience or combination of youth program and supervisory experience. Driver’s License with clean driving record
Market context
In Oregon, school-age childcare and enrichment roles often draw steady interest because programs need staff who can support children before and after school. Competition can be stronger for candidates who already have classroom or youth-program experience, plus the required CPR, First Aid, Food Handler's, and Oregon Central Background Registry steps. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and background-registry status before applying.