Camp Nurse

YMCA Camp Kenan is searching for a seasonal Health Director (Camp Nurse) to join us Summer 2026.

Camp Description

For over a century, Camp Kenan has been Western New York's favorite summer destination for overnight camp. Camp Kenan provides kids with an opportunity to experience camp culture, develop essential life skills, and make friends for years to come. Situated on Lake Ontario in Niagara County, Camp Kenan boasts more than 50 acres of land filled with adventures and scenic beauty for every person to explore. Whether it’s mastering aim at the archery range, scaling the climbing towers, swimming, reaching new heights on the ropes courses, hiking wooded trails, or singing around the campfire, summer at Camp Kenan provides an unforgettable experience!

Job Description

Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with the health care plan. Responsible for the overall health, safety, and well-being of campers and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a New York State licensed Registered Nurse, New York State licensed Practical Nurse, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• American Red Cross Advanced First Aid and CPR/AED certification is preferred and required before starting work at camp.
• Experience in emergency medical treatment situations.
• Experience working with children and adults.

Essential Functions

• Assess each camper’s ability to participate in camp activities upon arrival.
• Determine the health status of campers and staff on a continuing basis.
• Provide competent first aid and emergency treatment for sudden illness and injury.
• Maintain procedures to prevent and control the spread of contagious disease in camp.
• Follow and enforce department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Ensure PPE compliance.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the program/work areas.
• Act as overall supervisor of safety and sanitation throughout the camp.
• Maintain the medical records for all campers.
• Establish a procedure for medical treatment.
• Review standing orders with the camp physician.
• Establish a working relationship with each staff member.
• Establish procedures and maintain quality control of the infirmary.
• Participate in pre-camp training and instruct staff on first-aid treatment and infirmary procedures.
• Provide instruction on proper health care to campers.
• Set and maintain regular infirmary hours.
• Adhere to and properly execute emergency procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Facilitate fire drills during the first 48 hours of each camp session and maintain records.
• Conduct cabin, bathroom, and kitchen inspections regularly. Notify management of problems immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Certifications

• Must be a New York State licensed Registered Nurse, New York State licensed Practical Nurse, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• American Red Cross Advanced First Aid and CPR/AED certification is preferred and required before starting work at camp.