Summer Overnight Camp Health Officer

Summer 2026 Overnight Camp Health Officer

Join to apply for the Summer 2026 Overnight Camp Health Officer role at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. YMCA Camp Mac Lean is about learning skills, developing character, and making friends. Camp is a special environment where kids learn independence and community. We teach self‑reliance, love for nature, and attitudes that build character amid fun activities like campfires, canoeing, archery, swimming, and meaningful relationships.

The Overnight Camp Health Officer is a seasonal position. Under the direct supervision of the Camp Director, the Health Officer is responsible for proper health care and first aid for campers and staff.

Pay starts at $1,200 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work‑life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

• Collect, lock up, and dispense all camper and staff medication as directed.
• Perform wellness checks on all campers and staff for communicable diseases, health problems, and illnesses as outlined in the written health procedures.
• Collect and file all camper and staff health forms.
• Maintain all first aid kits.
• Maintain standing order medication and report medication or supply needs to the camp director.
• Maintain a daily treatment log.
• Be readily available for first aid emergencies and other contingencies.
• Secure proper treatment for campers and staff requiring a doctor's or hospital attention.
• Give a brief health check to campers leaving the camp property for overnight trips. Ensure accompanying staff members have necessary first aid information, daily and PM medication, first aid orientation, and health forms.
• Contact parents of camper requiring physician's attention, overnight stay in the health center, or whenever deemed necessary.
• Issue written health information to all staff of campers requiring medication and special allergies so that staff are aware.
• Report any incident to the camp director. All incident reports are filled out by camp director.
• Observe and advise camp director and staff on health, disease, sanitation, and cleanliness issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience.
• Licensed by the state as an RN, EMT, or LP.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• 1‑3 years of nursing and/or related experience.
• Prior camp experience is preferred.

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Non‑profit Organizations