Summer Camp Health Supervisor at Tomahawk Ranch

Make a difference in the life of a camper and spend an unforgettable summer in the Rocky Mountains! Tomahawk Ranch is located one-hour southwest of Denver in Bailey, Colorado. Activities include arts and crafts, backpacking, boating, horseback riding, zip lining, farm with ranch animals, dance & drama, archery and sports, photography, international cultures, nature and science, astronomy, homesteading, gardening, and outdoor skills. Camp themes include Wizarding, Fantasy (Percy Jackson, Zombies, Renaissance), Wild West & Mountain Adventure! Tomahawk Ranch is licensed by the State of Colorado and accredited by the American Camp Association.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Late May to Mid-August 2024 (approximate dates TBD)

Pay: $960 – $1800 depending on experience and certifications (plus food and lodging valued at $200)

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program – 100% Employer Paid.
• Sick Pay in accordance with Colorado Law.

For more information about Tomahawk Ranch please visit our website!

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Health Supervisor General Duties: The Health Supervisor is responsible for the oversight, implementation, and management of health services at Tomahawk Ranch, a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for providing daily, on-call, and weekly health services for all persons, working in tandem with the wellness supervisor to provide mental, emotional, and social health at camp. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the Tomahawk Ranch team. A primary function of this, and every other job at the Tomahawk Ranch, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the camp staff team within all aspects of camp program.
• Work with assistant health supervisor, wellness supervisor, executive camp director, GSCO health supervisor, and camp directors to provide health care for all persons within camp program.
• Work under the technical supervision of a licensed physician who is on-call to provide health advice, support, and services.
• Work within the communicable disease plan to ensure safe and healthy practices and measures are taken to help mitigate the spread of illness.
• Accountable for the weekly and daily health screening procedures and results of all persons.
• Communicate and advise staff on accommodations to provide for special medical/health/wellness considerations.
• Maintain constant and professional communication with caregivers regarding the health care and services provided to campers.
• Provide support and oversight in the routine and emergency health procedures in consultation with the executive camp director and in keeping with established guidelines.
• Provide a comfortable, soothing, and caring health care environment and space for all persons.
• Responsible for the cleanliness, organization, care, maintenance, and inventory of the health center & medication delivery room.
• Responsible for the housekeeping and laundry of the health center, including biohazard laundry.
• Responsible for communicating health/medical supply and equipment requisitions.

Camper Leadership & Supervision

• At all times, act ‘in loco parentis’ regarding the health services for all campers in overnight camp sessions.
• Accountable for assuring campers receive quality health care and medications as directed.
• Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Perform initial and ongoing health/medical training for the purposes of staff continued education.
• Continually evaluate staff on the camp-wide health procedures & practices.
• Provide health/first aid advice according to procedures.
• Provide in-person medication administration training for staff, as needed & assigned.
• Verify staff competence before assigning them health care/first aid care role. Follow up on treatment given. Monitor staff performance throughout the season.

Administration

• Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
• Accountable for the documentation and review of the health/medical practices and procedures at camp.
• Participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
• Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, Office365, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.
• Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
• Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
• Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & health care services are positive and appropriate.
• Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work plans are developed with the Executive Camp Director & GSCO Health Supervisor in conjunction with camp strategic plan, budget, and policies.
• Provide and/or support camp-wide emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
• Provide and/or support wellness practices, mental, social, and emotional health in conjunction with the wellness supervisor.
• Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and director staff.
• Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with health and emergency service providers.

GSCO CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
• Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Formal Training

• Current state license in health care (minimum of RN).
• Current BLS.
• Willing to obtain a medication administration/QMAP instructor qualification.
• Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: Child Abuse Mandated Reporter and Universal Standard Precautions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Experience within the health care industry.
• Flexible and adaptable dealing with changing situations, environment, and procedures.
• Experience within crisis management.
• Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
• Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
• Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Preferred experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
• Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience.

We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Our workplace is inclusive, and we strive to create an accessible and accommodating environment for all employees. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding accommodations for disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are invited to interview and require accommodations, please inform us in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and accessible interview experience. If you have questions about accessibility or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at ca*****@gs********.org or 877-404-5708. We are here to help.

Girl Scouts of Colorado celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.