Summer Camp Health Supervisor

Health Supervisor at Overnight Outdoor Mythology-Based Summer Camp

Title: Health Supervisor

Employment Status: Exempt/Seasonal

Company Summary:

Plato Learning operates outdoor mythology-based camps for kids ages 7-15. They create a world where monsters, myth, and magic transport kids out of the mortal realm into one where they are empowered to develop new skills, take risks, solve problems, and ultimately become Heroes. With sixteen locations spanning from NYC to California, Plato Learning uses actors, live-action role-play, and physically and mentally engaging activities to bring myths to life.

Camp Mythik is Plato Learning’s first overnight camp! Demigod Campers who are rising 6th-9th graders will enjoy a week of adventure, creation, and storytelling at our Cold Spring, NY site. We are looking for team members with a compassion and understanding for the behavioral needs of middle schoolers–they are navigating and their relationship with the world, history, politics, gender, sexuality, and building their opinions and values.

Are you ready to join the team and accept our call to adventure?

Job Summary:We are hiring an organized health and safety professional to serve as the outdoor Health and Safety Supervisor at our overnight camp location. The Health and Safety Supervisor will see to the safety and health needs of our campers and staff onsite during our weeks of programming. In collaboration with the director and Operations Supervisor they keep the adventure running safely and smoothly for all who work and attend Camp Mythik for intense physical play, epic adventures, and unforgettable other-worldly experiences.

Job Responsibilities

Provide Healthcare Assistance.

• The Health and Safety Supervisor will be responsible for managing camper and staff medication schedules and monitoring of medical needs and conditions.
• In situations of medical need, will administer first-aid as necessary while contacting and waiting for the appropriate first responders when/if necessary.
• The Health and Safety Supervisor manages health-related screenings, as well as health and vaccination records.
• Call parents or caregivers before and during camp to confirm medication dosage, timing, and other camper medical needs.

Act as Manager of Healthcare Center.

• Ensure that the health facilities are utilized and maintained in accordance with sleepaway camp legislation and guidelines, as well as Department of Health mandates.
• Manages camper and staff medication locker and fridge.

Injury and Illness Prevention and Response.

• Working safely is part of what makes camp run like a well-oiled adventure, whether they be Campers, Camp Staff, or TOEC onsite staff, the Health and Safety Supervisor is the first to respond in situations of medical urgency or emergency.
• In emergency situations, the Health and Safety Supervisor acts as a liaison between Mythik Staff, First Responders, Parents/Guardians/Emergency Contacts of the affected.
• Working in collaboration with clear communication is how we treat our Campers, staff, and the spaces we share with the utmost care.
• In the event of medical necessity, the Health Care Supervisor will share a bunk with ill campers and/or staff, who will be isolated in a separate room.

Implement Safety Policies.

• Alongside the Operations Coordinator, they are prepared for any scenario, whether it be inclement weather or a camp-wide emergency alert.
• Assist in running mandatory safety drills on a weekly basis to ensure staff and campers are prepared when unexpected or extreme circumstances occur.

Resource for Campers and Staff.

• Our camp programs serve 60 campers each week and employ up to 21 staff.
• The Health and Safety Supervisor carries out their duties with a level of emotional intuition and intelligence to ensure a safe and happy camp week.

Participate in Community.

• Camp Mythik is a creative, play-based space and we are looking for a Health and Safety Supervisor with a vested interest in our world.
• We encourage discussion of camp Lore, your Godly Parent, and connection with our programming activities when appropriate.
• It is expected that the Health and Safety Supervisor attends large camp events and mealtime.
• Facilitate buy-in to the adventure–it is only as magical as you make it!

Steel your Resolve.

• We are looking for courageous individuals who can lean into the challenges presented by our energetic mostly-outdoor environment.
• As Leadership Staff are the first people our Demigods look to in times of challenge and uncertainty, we are looking for courageous individuals excited by the discomfort in adventure, and who do not shy away from responsibility, in the heat of summer, or even when it is raining.

Rise to the Challenge.

• We believe that effective leaders prove their efficacy through action, and are prepared to handle challenging situations with kindness and readiness to help.
• Whether that is providing assistance for a camp-wide event, the Management Team cares for the campers and their team through service-leadership.
• However pragmatic and structural their responsibilities are, Health and Safety staff are part of the Camp Story, and we are seeking candidates who will enthusiastically engage!

The Hours.

• Approx 6-9 hours/week of remote training and prep-work from March-May to create the best season possible.
• If needed, recertification of First Aid Trainings of 16 hours will be provided
• Facilitate parts of the 25 hour In-Person Training, the days before program start date
• 3 weeks in-person at your camp location (our program runs on a 6 day on, 1 day off schedule with rotational nights off weekly).
• Camp Day Schedule: 7:30am-10:30pm; Monday-Saturday morning, which includes personal breaks
• Housing is provided for the entirety of the program, with the expectation that you reside onsite. All meals are provided from Monday breakfast - Saturday breakfast.
• Camp operates three weeks from June 26th-July 15th

What skills are we looking for?

• Medical, EMT, or Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification required.
• Experience working with children 10-15 years old in schools, after school programs/structured capacites
• Overnight camp leadership experience – previous operations or healthcare experience a plus
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and procedural skills, while maintaining flexibility and agility
• Combines strong initiative, conflict resolution, and communication abilities with a team-player attitude
• Ability to maintain stamina and endurance over the course of the Camp Session
• Excitement about working in an outdoor fast-paced environment in the summer
• Full program availability June 19th-July14th. Due to the nature of staffing sleepaway camp, we are unable to accommodate in-season conflicts.

Plato Learning would like to put forth this statistic. While men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people often only apply when they match all criteria. Even if you don't meet every checkbox in the job description, but you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Compensation.
• $850-$1,000/week Commensurate with experience

Opportunity for Advancement.As Plato Learning grows, we look first within our talented seasonal staff to fill full-time opportunities within the company when they arise.

Community. Containing hundreds of creative-minded heroes, the Plato Learning network carries authors, podcasters, performers, dungeon masters, and many others ready to chat and create.

Please keep in mind, our dates for the Camp Mythik season:

• Camp runs June 19th-July 14th

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $825.00 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person