Director of Health/Nurse *Substitute* Club (Youth & Family Programs)/Seasonal Employment

About the role

The Boys and Girls Club is the longest-running summer day camp in the United States, offering a wide range of activities for youth aged 6 to 15. Camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming environment that supports the wellness of all people, including campers, staff, and families.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures set forth by Chautauqua Institution and New York State regulations.
• Assume the role of mandated reporter in accordance with New York State law.
• Supervise all systems related to health and sanitation of the program.
• Train all program staff on proper procedures for handling bloodborne pathogens, identifying measles, and response systems for addressing camper injuries or other health concerns.
• Support counseling staff in addressing issues related to the social, emotional well-being of campers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during medical emergencies.
• Provide necessary equipment, supplies, and training for all camp out trips.
• Maintain daily medical log within CampDoc including medication dispensation log.
• Review all camper health records and collate relevant information to be distributed to program staff.
• Identify potential risks and solutions to mitigate potential for severe harm.
• Report required incidents to local health department in accordance with NYS regulations.
• Maintain all camper records in accordance with national, state, and local regulations.
• Internally submit Incident/Accident reports for review by Chautauqua's Treasurer’s Office.
• Utilize facility, technology, and other infrastructure equipment to deliver quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Chautauqua’s Boys and Girls Club offers a competitive compensation package starting at $20.00/Hour, with the potential to earn up to $23.00/Hour with demonstrated experience and qualifications.

Pay

Compensation for this position starts at $20.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $23.00/Hour.

Schedule

Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position: works hours are primarily Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scheduled hours may vary based on business needs. There may be an opportunity to work additional hours in Youth & Family Programs outside of this position. This will be discussed during the interview.

Living on the grounds

No employer-provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

About Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

Joining Our Talent Community

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