Health Center Assistant, Camp Abnaki

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Are you passionate about health, wellness, and keeping campers safe while they have the summer of a lifetime? YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for a Health Center Assistant to support the Camp Nurse in managing camper and staff health needs all season long. From bandaging scraped knees to coordinating emergency care, you'll be a key player in ensuring a safe and happy camp environment. Plus, you’ll get to soak up the magic of camp—think capture the flag at sunset, sailing on Lake Champlain, high ropes adventures, and campfire sing-alongs. If you’re ready for a summer of impact, adventure, and lifelong memories, we want you on our team!

The contract for this position is from June 5 through August 16, with a preferred start date of May 28. Possibilities of pre-season and post-season work are also available.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Make an Impact: Play a vital role in keeping campers and staff safe and healthy throughout the summer.
• Live the Adventure: Spend your summer on the shores of Lake Champlain in beautiful North Hero, VT, with shared housing and meals included in compensation.
• Gain Valuable Experience: Develop hands-on skills in healthcare, emergency response, and camp wellness management.
• Be Part of a Mission-Driven Team: Join a community committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with Health Screenings: Support the Camp Nurse in reviewing camper and staff health records before arrival.
• Manage Medical Records: Maintain health files, treatment logs, and insurance documentation per ACA and pediatric standards.
• Support Medication Distribution: Assist with organizing and administering medications to campers and staff.
• Provide First Aid & Care: Help assess injuries and coordinate elevated medical care when necessary.
• Maintain Health Center Operations: Ensure the Health Center is clean, stocked, and ready for emergencies.
• Communicate with Parents: Provide updates on camper medical concerns and treatments.
• Train Camp Staff: Assist in training staff on health center policies and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate Medical Transport: Help transport campers and staff to local medical facilities when needed.
• Complete End-of-Season Duties: Conduct supply inventory and equipment storage at summer’s end.

Requirements:

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Current medical certification in EMT (emergency medical technician), LNA (licensed nursing assistant), WFR (Wilderness First Responder), WFA (Wilderness First Aid), or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to live on-site for the duration of the camp season.
• Experience in healthcare, emergency response, or camp settings (preferred).

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.
• Strong visual and auditory awareness to respond to safety hazards.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Endurance to stand, walk, and respond to emergencies as needed.