Health Supervisor - Camp Kiwanis

Description

JOB SUMMARY

To provide basic and emergency care for campers and staff in accordance with Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) policies and procedures, American Camp Association (ACA) procedures, Texas Department of Health requirements and standing orders from camp physicians. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Administer care for all illnesses and accidents through current standing orders.  
• Monitor the general health of the camp population through daily visits to living units. 
• Establish and follow appropriate medical routines, including procedures for camper check-in, check-out, and daily medical needs. 
• Prepare, participate, and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety, CPR, first aid and use of universal precautions for infection control. Participate in staff training and meetings. 
• Ensure each staff member has a signed completed health history form on file at camp and with GSTOP. 
• Ensure all campers have completed Camp Docs prior to the start of camp sessions. Keep Camp Doc logs updated and current every single day.  
• Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders with the Camp Director or designee when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.   
• Become familiar with the camp program and offer suggestions for health and safety guidelines. Be familiar with and follow procedures for reporting accidents, injuries, incidents, safety checks, backing up, loading, and unloading of passengers and vehicle breakdown. 
• Maintain Health Center cleanliness according to the Texas Department of Health, ACA, and GSTOP guidelines. 
• Maintain effective public relations with staff, parents, and members of the community. 
• In the event of a serious accident, emergency, or fatality, follow the resident camp emergency plan and do not make any statements except to obtain assistance from medical and police personnel. 
• Assist in packing all materials and supplies at the end of summer camping season. 
• Prepare a summary and evaluation of the camp season including inventories and camper reports on health problems and make recommendations for the following season. 
• Must be able to drive camp vehicles and be physically able to respond to emergency situations.  
• Make sure unit First Aid Kits are stocked properly before camp starts and between sessions, and at the end of camp.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Interpersonal Relations                                                  9. Decision and Judgment
2. Conflict Management                                                     10. Organizational Knowledge
3. Customer Service Responsiveness                               11. Team Building
4.  Adaptability                                                                     12. Self-Management
5. Oral and Written Communication Skills                      13. Fostering Diversity
6. Accounting Basics and Business Acumen                   14. Achieve Results
7. Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct             15. Judgement and Decision Making
8. Information Management                                             16. Problem Solving

JOB QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum 21 years of age.  
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (provided if needed). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Membership of Girl Scout organization. 
• Must be willing to work with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp community.  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state were employee works/resides, with an acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation. 
• You must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment which includes exposure to environmental allergens including, but not limited to, dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff Training Week: June 2-6, 2025
• Camp Week1: June 8-13, 2025
• Camp Week 2: June 15-20, 2025

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (provided if needed).