Job Description

Under the general direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Nurse oversees the health & health forms for seasonal campers.

Essential Functions:
Appropriately treat injuries & illnesses as appropriately to staff & campers.  Administer medication as necessary.
Reviews & maintains all medical records for campers.
Notifies the Camp Director in writing of any special circumstances or conditions of campers.
Leads or assists in any training that may be pertinent to a child's special medical condition.
Maintains a clean & safe environment, ensuring area is free of clutter, debris & hazardous conditions.
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations & procedures, including emergency & safety procedures.  Completes reports as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts & demonstrates the Y?s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others & fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers & builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, & perceptions. Builds rapport & relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person?s point of view & remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding & meaning; speaks & writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, & transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches & discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work & actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies & procedures & reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals & deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change & seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths & limitations & how they impact relationships. Has the functional & technical knowledge & skills required to perform well; uses best practices & demonstrates up-to-date knowledge & skills in technology.
Requirements

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Minimum age of 21 & (1) Have successfully completed a course in camping administration such as those offered by national professional camping associations, national agencies or their equivalent, or (2) Have a least two seasons previous experience as part of the administrative staff of a recreational camp for children.
Certifications: CPR, Basic First Aid & AED.
Previous supervisory experience, including staff scheduling & training preferred.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social & economic segments of the community.
Excellent human relation skills, good organizational & communication skills.

Physical Demands:
Sufficient strength, agility & mobility to perform essential functions of position