Job Openings

Camp Tanadoona Summer 2012 Openings:

All candidates should complete the appropriate application and reference form linked below. Questions? Please call 612-285-6255 or email hr@campfireusa-mn.org.

Job Title: Health and Wellness Director
Purpose: Oversees the health and safety of campers and staff
Reports To: Camp Director and Camp Nurse

Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council provides coeducational programs for youth throughout the Twin Cities.  Camp Fire USA's Camp Tanadoona is an authentic summer camp located in the southwest suburbs between Chanhassen and Excelsior MN. We offer both Day and Overnight Camp opportunities for youth ages 5 – 16. We also organize wilderness trips to Camp Fire USA's Camp Bluewater in Grand Rapids, MN. Camp Fire is inclusive and welcoming to all children, youth, and adults. The mission of Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders.

Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Provide basic health and safety assistance to campers and staff.
  2. Communicate, as needed, to parents regarding health status/concerns of campers.
  3. Review health forms, health concerns, and camper medication prior to camp, contact parent/child if questions occur.
  4. Maintain medical log, complete forms for each illness/injury.
  5. Hold and dispense medications at camp.
  6. Prepare and maintain first aid kits for various on-site locations and off camp trips. 
  7. Maintain health center and supplies.
  8. Attend all staff trainings and meetings and notify staff of health problems and concerns.
  9. Be a resource and teaching person to campers and staff.
  10. Participate in opening, closing, and all-camp duties when assigned.
  11. Consult with Camp Nurse daily to ensure safe medical practices.
  12. Maintain camp Lost & Found.
  13. Provide basic health and wellness programs to youth.
  14. Other duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

 

Essential Functions:

  1. Ability to communicate and train staff and campers in safety regulations and emergency procedures.
  2. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
  3. Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels), and provide necessary instruction to campers and/or staff.
  4. Physical strength to lift 51 – 100 lbs.
  5. Abilities to observe and hear camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and administer appropriate first aid.
  6. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
  7. Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the activity to achieve camper development objectives.
  8. Physical ability and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers and staff in program area.
  9. Reading and writing ability in planning and conducting activity schedules.
  10. Live on-site. Health and Wellness Director will have two hours off each day and off from Friday at 6:00 pm – Sunday at 10:00 am.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  1. Current certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR or equivalent agency.
  2. Must be at least 21 years of age by June 1, 2011.
  3. Desire and ability to work with children and adults outdoors in an active environment.
  4. Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
  5. Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control.
  6. At least two years post-secondary education.
Desired Qualifications
  1. Higher level medical training (including RN, NP, First Responder, EMT or medical school).
  2. Bachelor’s Degree.
  3. Experience working with youth in an outdoor setting.
Compensation:
  1. $325/week plus room and board. More if RN.
  2. Position begins June 1 and ends August 27.

Employee Status:
Exempt, not covered by the minimum wage or overtime guidelines under Minnesota State Law.

Position Dates;
Training begins on May 30th and the last date of employment is August 27.

Application Instructions:
Visit http://campfireusa-mn.org/Jobs/ to download an application or send an email to hrcamp@campfireusa-mn.org to request an application.

Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual preference, disability, condition or any other group protected by law.