Summer Day Camp Medical Professional

Summer Day Camp Medical Professional - Camp Pikati

We are hiring for Summer Day Camp Medical Professional Counselor at Camp Pikati for the 2026 Summer season! Please apply here if you are interested in joining us for the 2026 Summer Season as a Medical Professional. 

 

Camp Pikati (pike-a-tee) means “camp across the Pike!” Each week campers have fun filling their days with traditional camp games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, relay races, archery, and camp-wide special themes!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Professional is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of the Camp Pikati community through sound health promotion and practices, while complying with the Department of Public Health Regulations.

OUR CULTURE:  
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitorthe healthconditions of campers and staff.
2. Review all camper and staff medical histories. 
3. Responsible for proper daily recordsand reportsregardingall camp incidents and accidents in daily medicallog.
4. Monitor health medical records, inform staff of significant findings.
5. Responsible for dispensation of medicineas prescribed byphysician.
6. Prepare first aid kits for groups.
7. Communicate with Camp Physician on call.
8. Communicate with parentsregardingchildren’s health conditions whenappropriate.
9. Follow camp standing orders formedical needs.
10. Maintain and communicate emergency phone numberlistto staff.
11. Present general medical information to staff at orientation.
12. Order all necessary first aid supplies, in consultation with the camp director.
13. Maintain a clean anda well-stocked infirmary.
14. Aware of camp emergency procedures and prepared to act ifwarranted.
15. Activelyparticipatein staff training, meetings, etc.
16. Help with all camp activities andparticipateas a member of the camp staff team.
17. Assistwith camper pick-up and drop off.
18. Demonstrate/teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
19. Follow all camp rules, regulations and policies and enforce them among peers.
20. Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and thepublicat all times.
21. Able toidentifyand respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities visually and audibly.
22. Submit all required paperwork on time.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.
24. Active support of our DEIB statement andputtinginto practice our commitment to equity, diversity,belongingandinclusion.  Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1staid and CPR certified as a professional rescuer.
2. Prior experience as a medicalresponder.
3. Prior experience working in a camp/ childcare setting.
4. Must be18years of age or older.
5. High School education or above.
6. Successfullypassedthe Massachusetts mandated CORI and SORI check.
7. Sound judgment, integrity, problem solvingskillsand risk management.
8. Humanrelationskills withpublicand staff.
9. Strong understanding of characteristics and issues of all age groups.
10. Ability to multitask.
11. Physical assessment skills with childrenages3– 14 years old.
12. Certified in CPR and First Aid and AED.
13. Positive attitude and ability to build a cohesive team.
14. Willingness to goabove and beyondthe written job description.
15. Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.  Learning about our initiatives andthe continuouswork and being able to vocalize with members if needed. 
16. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economicsegments of the community. 

Physical Demands: 

1. Hear noises and work in fast paced environment that requires patience, focus and diligence.  
2. Meet strength and lifting requirements of 25lbs. 
3. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility. 

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.