Program Coordinator: Healthcare Provider
Job Overview:
This position’s essential duties are to work closely with the Director and camp administration to ensure a successful summer program for both counselors and campers. Each week will vary in duties and intensity depending on which programs are in camp and where support is needed. As a staff support team member, you will play a crucial role in mentoring best practices for maintaining program quality, participant safety and wellness, and staff wellness. Time management and the ability to work independently at times are necessary.
- Position Title: Program Coordinator- Healthcare Provider
- Department: Cooperative Extension
- Location: Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center
- Your Direct Supervisor: Tanglewood Director, Jessica Decke
- Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary (June 9 to August 15, 2025)
- Salary Range: $1200 a week, for up to 10 weeks
- We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Work Environment / Dynamics:
This position will be at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Lincolnville, Maine. This is a full-time position from June to August in conjunction with staff trained to cover the responsibilities of the Health Center. Work hours can be flexible when working to meet camp needs during that time frame.
Responsibilities:
- Provide first aid and healthcare treatment for all campers and staff. This includes assessment of illnesses, the first response to emergencies, and compassionate care for homesickness.
- Coordinate coverage of the health center during time away from camp; responsible for covering the health center during nights and some weekends.
- Be responsible for the administration of all medications and treatments.
- Post hours for daily medications and notify staff regarding camper health concerns.
- Evaluate and monitor all campers and staff’s health, including various complaints and concerns, and report major concerns to the Director.
- Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including record-keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
- Create a system for the daily health inspections of the camp to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all.
- Maintain first aid kits, restocking with specific supplies, as necessary.
- Maintain a neat, sanitary, and welcoming health center.
- Report accidents/incidents to the Director for reporting within 24 hours.
- Participate in and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety.
- Prepare a summary and evaluation of the entire camp season including inventories, staff evaluations, and camper reports on health problems, and make recommendations for the following season.
- Additional duties may be assigned or reassigned based on camp needs.
Knowledge and Skill Qualifications:
Required:
- Licensed Registered Nurse (current in the State of Maine) OR other appropriate training as approved by the camp physician, e.g., EMT, WFR, CNA, LPN
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications
- Ability to update and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan
- Genuine compassion for and ability to get along well with children of all ages
- Ability to travel outdoors over various terrain, responding efficiently in the event of an emergency
Preferred:
- Experience in a summer camp setting is desirable
Benefits:
- Rustic and Private Housing
- Meals
- Internet Access
Who We Are:
The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Lincolnville. Our mission is to teach youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences. Tucked into a parcel of Camden Hills State Park, campers and counselors join together to form a creative community fostering a supportive and fun environment for all — and drawing people back year after year! While having fun and experiencing the joys of being a part of the natural world, we emphasize community living, respect for all, and healthy relationships. Summer at Tanglewood is filled with the wonderful energy of young people living and playing together outdoors. Our camps encourage everyone to be themselves, learn from those around them, and make good decisions. Tanglewood’s summer offerings include overnight camps for 8 to 14-year-olds, day camps for 5 to 11-year-olds, hunter safety camps in conjunction with Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, discovery trips featuring canoeing and backpacking, and multi-week leadership programs for teens 14-17. Behind our programs is a dedicated team of program leaders and support staff who are trained in working with young people in the outdoors.
To Apply:
To apply for the Program Coordinator: Healthcare Provider position, please submit the following to jessica.decke@maine.edu or use our online application.
- A resume
- A cover letter describing why you’d be a great fit for the learning center
- If your application moves forward you will be required to submit a name, email, and phone number for three references.
- Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the final review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
- These materials are reviewed on a weekly basis. The final date to apply for the summer of 2025 is June 1, 2025, at 4:30 PM
- For questions about the search, please contact Jessica Decke, at jessica.decke@maine.edu
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
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