Day Camp Health & Wellness Coordinator

Position: Health and Wellness Coordinator
Reports to: Camp Director
Time Commitment: M-F (40 hours/week); 6/1/26 - 7/31/26
Compensation: $20/hr

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Day Camp Health and Wellness Coordinator ensures the health safety and
well-being of all campers and staff. This role includes providing first aid and medical care administering
medications triaging emergencies and maintaining records throughout our dynamic outdoor
environment. Our camp health and wellness coordinator also gets to contribute to the fun community
atmosphere of camp life helping create a safe and vibrant environment where campers can thrive.

Responsibilities & Expectations

Professionalism & Collaboration
Arrive well-rested on time and maintain consistent attendance for the full 8-week session.
Communicate necessary absences with as much advance notice as possible.
Build respectful and professional relationships with campers families and staff.
Support and uphold the mission philosophy and policies of The Discovery School Day Camp.
Approach challenges with creativity problem-solving and a sense of humor.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all sensitive medical and personal information.

Health & Safety
Document medical incidents and communicate promptly with parents/guardians.
Follow all camp health and safety guidelines and applicable state regulations regarding abuse or
neglect.
Remain calm and follow emergency protocols in all situations.
Lift move or support children (50 lbs or more) as needed.
Stay familiar with camper names approved pick-ups allergies lunch choices and other relevant
health information.

Operational & Clinical Responsibilities
Use the Jumbula app to access camper health profiles and communicate with families.
Review all camper health records weekly including allergies chronic conditions and medication
needs.
Ensure the health office is fully stocked organized and ready for use (first aid kits burn cream
stingkill bandaids tweezers etc.).
Communicate regularly with kitchen staff regarding food allergies and menu ingredients.
Assess and treat minor injuries and illnesses (cuts scrapes insect bites allergic reactions
dehydration sunburns etc.).
Promote general wellness: hygiene healthy habits sanitation and preventive health behaviors.
Administer prescription medications according to schedules and physician orders including for
chronic conditions.
Maintain accurate and confidential health records treatment logs and medication logs for campers
and staff.
Provide triage and emergency care for serious incidents; coordinate with EMS or local hospitals as
needed.

Identify and mitigate environmental risks: pond safety water-related accidents wildlife
encounters and trail hazards.
Offer emotional support and reassurance to campers experiencing stress or anxiety.
Collaborate with the camp director counselors and staff to maintain a healthy safe and inclusive
environment.

Supportive & Community Role
Participate in camp activities as appropriate without compromising medical duties.
Serve as an on-call substitute when needed.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Requirements
Must have a genuine desire to serve children and families.
Experience working with youth populations preferred (school nursing pediatrics camp etc.).
Ability to manage and document medical records medication logs and health history forms.
Strong communication skills: ability to interact effectively with campers parents staff and
external medical professionals.
Comfortable in outdoor environments: walking standing bending lifting moderate weight and
moving across uneven terrain.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick informed decisions in emergencies (injuries
allergic reactions wildlife encounters water accidents).
Must obtain and maintain all necessary clearances (see below).
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.

Desirable Attributes
Experience with wilderness and outdoor medicine environmental risks water safety and wildlife
(insects snakes) on a nature campus.
Ability to train and orient staff in basic first aid water safety wildlife awareness and emergency
response.
Flexibility adaptability and a collaborative spirit.
Empathy patience and positivity; strong ability to provide reassurance and support to children.
Commitment to preventive health practices: sun protection hydration hygiene insect/animal
safety and pond/water awareness.

Required Clearances:
PA Criminal Background Check *
PA Child Abuse Check *
FBI Criminal Background Check *
NSOR
Act 31 Online Training *
Clearances and Act 31 training must be valid through August 1 2026.

Other Requirements:
CPR/first-aid certified: included and paid for in summer camp staff training week

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
The Discovery School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting retaining
developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race gender color
religion sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability citizenship status veteran
status or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work
environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and
dignity

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract