HEALTH + WELLNESS COORDINATOR
Our health + wellness coordinators are a part of the health and wellness team responsible for the physical well-being of campers and staff. HWCs communicate as appropriate with parents, campers, Amplify and Besant Hill staff, and within their team through daily check-in meetings, updating lead staff as needed. HWCs are directly supervised by the program director and the executive director. The practice of HWCs is supervised by the local doctor’s standing orders.
SCHEDULE
This is a seasonal salaried position with on call and scheduled hours split with a second wellness coordinator 6 days/week, with one 24-hour period per week free from camp responsibilities, while still upholding expectations. HWCs are in the rotation for on-call overnight shifts to tend to any camp needs that may occur.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DAILY TASKS
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- Pre camp parent/guardian communication regarding allergies, dietary restrictions, medications, and any special support a camper might need
- Arrival day intake and health checks
- Managing and maintaining health center, forms and records
- Organize and administer medications
- Train staff as needed in handling medications (ie staff on overnight trips)
- Administer first aid, assess when needs exceed the capacity of camp, and follow up with reporting, checking in on campers’ well being, and communicate with parent/guardians, staff, and lead team as needed
- Daily check in with Health and Wellness co-coordinator
- Communication as needed with Amplify staff, lead team, camp directors
- Attend lead team meetings
- Track and communicate appropriately to accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions, and any other camper special needs
- Practice organized and thorough documentation of all care provided
- Prepare camper medications, allergies, dietary restrictions, and emergency contact info sheet for all off campus trips
- Remain prepared to step in for other staff when they cannot fulfill their duties
REQUIREMENTS
- CPR and first aid certification
- Must be a physician, RN, licensed vocational nurse, EMT or a person who has 15+ hours of health and safety training including pediatric first aid, and completion of preventative health practices course that includes instruction in the recognition, management, and prevention of infectious diseases, including immunizations, and prevention of childhood injuries.
- Understanding of and connection to our mission so that it is at the forefront of mind
PAY + BENEFITS
- The pay range is $4900–7,000 depending on experience, for 7.5 weeks (June 11-August 5, plus a minimum of 10 hours of pre-camp online trainings) of full-time summer employment
- Room and board is 100% covered
- Travel cost to and from Besant Hill Campus is not included and is the responsibility of each staff member
SKILLS + PERSONALITY
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Communication
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Problem Resolution
🗲 Music Knowledge
🗲🗲🗲 Flexibility
🗲🗲🗲🗲 Team Player
🗲🗲 Mentorship
🗲🗲 Camp Experience
🗲🗲 Creative
🗲🗲🗲🗲 Self-Starter
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Calm Demeanor
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Time Management
