Camp Healthcare Supervisor

Camp Healthcare Supervisor Full-Time: Seasonal Position June 3 August 7 2026

Compensation: $35-$40 per hour (depends on experience)plus on-site housing and meals

Sierra Nevada Journeys Environmental Education Camp Portola CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sierra Nevada Journeys is seeking a Camp Healthcare Supervisor with experience managing a camps health and safety program as it pertains to the health and wellness of our campers and staff. The Camp Healthcare Supervisor must be well-versed in California health protocols as well as providing medical treatments for youth and staff including administering medication and complying with all required documentation. This position is located at our Environmental Education Camp in Portola California.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Review and sign off on American Camp Association (ACA) health protocols.
• Oversee the preseason set-up and the postseason closing of the Health Center which includes performing an opening and closing inventory of all supplies and equipment and ordering supplies and equipment as needed and approved.
• Assess and assist with the health and hygiene needs of campers.
• Administer medication and treatment to campers throughout their stay at camp.
• Identify pertinent camper medical needs (caution sheets special diets etc.) and ensure that information is communicated with the appropriate camp staff.
• Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file
• Prepare and utilize daily medical logs for treatment and medications
• Cross-check all unit medication logs
• Oversee daily medication management logging and distribution to units
• Supervise and care for people admitted to the Health Center
• Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies
• Participate in activities hikes trail rides waterfront programs and more as required for supervision of camper and staff health and wellness.
• Provide proper nursing intervention regarding camper and staff illnesses conditions or emergency care. Make appropriate referrals and provide follow-up care as needed.
• Administer immediate first aid to injured parties perform medical assessments and implement nursing interventions as guided by nursing best practices.
• Keep records regarding the administration of medication prescribed treatments and other health and medical needs. Follow the State of California and American Camp Association standards in maintaining the records.
• Be familiar with the health protocols and standing orders approved by a designated physician and follow protocols with campers and employees.
• Oversee the Camp Healthcare Coordinator rounds throughout the camp who is checking on campers employees and the health and safety of the camp. Report on facility and grounds health risk factors.
• Oversee the completion and follow-up on incident reports.
• Supervise and coordinate other nursing staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following experiences positively impact on the pay range.

• Ability to pass a background check. We work with children and their safety is our utmost priority.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher level of medical certification in the State of California
• Ability to work irregular hours Sunday through Friday
• Previous experience as a Camp Healthcare Supervisor at a camp that serves youth with developmental and physical disabilities is preferred. Our programs serve a variety of youth teens and adults. We also have campers with disabilities including diabetes cerebral palsy and autism.
• Ability to maintain a written record system
• Familiarity with medications
• Knowledge of summer camp health practices
• Previous occupational health and safety experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications
• Knowledge of the California Health and Wellness standards
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities preferred
• Excellent working skills including communication organization and attention to details
• Live locally during the camp season or onsite for nighttime (call-back emergencies)
• All employees are required to attest in writing that they have up-to-date immunizations against the diseases required for public school attendance in the State of California.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to physically assist campers with mobility impairment
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire evacuation illness or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
• Ability to work June 3 August 7 2026
• Ability to work 40 - 50 hours per week
• Ability to be flexible as the schedule is subject to change as groups may be added or moved.
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• Compensation Package $35 -$40 per hour (depending on experience) plus on-site staff housing and meals while at camp.
• Phone use reimbursement is $5 per paycheck.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan and up to a 4% match by Sierra Nevada Journeys.
• Potential for an additional 3% pay for Spanish fluency or other languages relevant to supporting our programs.
• The determination of the employees designated to receive multilingual pay is at the sole discretion of Sierra Nevada Journeys.
• 50% discount on Sierra Nevada Journeys youth camps for immediate family.
• Sick Time Off: 2 Sick days accrued per season (per California State Law)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.