Health Center Manager

Camp Via West is hiring a Health Services Manager  

for our camp serving children and adults with disabilities  

Join our camp team and play a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for our camps as our Health Services Manager. Our mission at Camp Via West is to grow great campers and staff! We do this by growing ourselves. 

This is more than a job-it's a chance to bring joy, empowerment, and belonging to every camper and staffs journey. If you’re passionate about making a purposeful and positive impact while having fun outdoors at our overnight camp program, we'd love to have you grow on our team! 

Compensation: Pre-Summer Part Time 25 hours a week (April-May): $2884.62 bi-weekly pay 

Compensation: for Full Time Summer (June-August): $4615.38 bi-weekly Pay 

Summer Dates: April 2026 - August 26th 2026  

*This position will start part time (25/hrs a week) prior to the start of our camp season (May 31,2026) and commitment for all the above dates is required for this role*

The Health Services Manager oversees all aspects of camp healthcare operations (day and overnight) ensuring a safe, organized, compassionate, and efficient system of care for campers and staff. This leader integrates clinical knowledge with strong administrative, supervisory, and communication skills. The role requires a balance of big-picture planning, risk management, daily oversight, and hands-on support for an overnight camp program. 

The Health Services Manager plays a key role in cultivating a culture of wellness, coordinating emergency response, supervising/leading nursing staff, and ensuring camp is aligned with state regulations and ACA standards. This position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful work that directly impacts camper success, staff confidence, and the overall camp community. 

We’re looking for a leader who: 

• Is highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing systems and people simultaneously.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and compassionately with families, staff, and campers.
• Thrives in a dynamic, informal, outdoor environment and can adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Is curious, collaborative, approachable, and committed to experiential learning.
• Brings a balance of administrative skill, clinical insight, and relational leadership.

Why Lead in Camp Healthcare? 

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact healthcare program in a setting that values community, learning, and growth. Health Services Managers: 

• Practice meaningful leadership with autonomy.
• Shape the health and safety culture of camp.
• Support a mission-driven environment where their expertise directly improves lives.
• Experience the rewards of relational care, preventive health work, and team collaboration.
• Become an integral part of the camp community and its long-term success.

Working in camp healthcare provides a refreshing change from traditional clinical environments—where presence, trust, and purpose thrive. 

About the Role

• Oversee daily and overnight operations of the health center, ensuring high standards of care, cleanliness, organization, and documentation.
• Supervise, support, and schedule nursing staff, health care trainees, and volunteers.
• Lead health and safety planning, including risk management strategies and emergency protocols.
• Partner with camp leadership to manage communicable disease prevention, response planning, and policy implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding medical concerns, pre-camp health planning, and follow-up communication.

Clinical & Operational Oversight 

• Coordinate all medication management systems, including intake, storage, distribution, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, ACA health standards, and camp policies.
• Review camper and staff health forms prior to arrival; identify special considerations and develop care plans.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records, incident logs, and documentation required for audits or accreditation.
• Oversee health screening during check-in and departure procedures for staff and campers.
• Manage health center inventory, ordering, and budget tracking.

Emergency Response & Safety 

• Lead the camp’s emergency medical response, collaborating with EMS, clinics, and local health partners.
• Train seasonal staff on first aid procedures, medication policies, emergency action steps, and illness/injury prevention including lifts and transfers.
• Provide hands-on assessment and clinical support during health incidents, escalating to the camp physician or EMS when appropriate.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide coverage to nursing staff during overnight or high-volume periods as needed.

Staff & Camper Support 

• Build strong, respectful, and supportive relationships with campers, families, and staff.
• Support youth and individuals with disabilities with compassion and professionalism, understanding the unique care needs of this community.
• Promote Camp’s culture of wellness through education on hydration, sun safety, hygiene, mental wellbeing, seizures and preventive practices.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure all activities and programs align with the camp’s health and safety guidelines.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Below is a list of education and work experience qualifications. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the listed qualifications and you are interested in joining our team. 

Minimum experience and qualifications:
  • at least 18 years of age*
 

Required 

• Current RN, NP, PA, or other relevant healthcare licensure for California or ability to obtain.
• Strong clinical competency and comfort working in independent or small-team environments.
• Prior experience working with children, youth, families, or individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within healthcare, community programs, school health, or similar settings.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain steady, compassionate, and solutions-focused under pressure.

Preferred 

• Previous summer camp, residential program, or school health center experience.
• Background in pediatrics, emergency care, public health, or community health systems.
• Experience with electronic health records, ACA standards, risk mitigation, or public health protocols.
• Training or experience in crisis response or behavioral health support.

Scheduling & Contract Options

We offer flexible options to attract strong healthcare leaders, including: 

• Flexible pre-season planning hours
• Housing options for residential positions
• Camper tuition exchange options for leaders with children

Camp Via West & Abilitypath are committed to recruiting and retaining diverse staff; we strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ and marginalized candidates to apply! 

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Proof of negative TB test results 
• Proof of TDAP
• Verification of occupational physical clearance
• Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance 
• 18 years of age 
• Verification of eligibility to work in the US

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. Camp Via West & AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members. 

• Ability to lift and jointly transfer clients – may require lifting up to 45 lbs, with peer support and does require bending at the waist and knee
• Ability to be on your feet, standing, walking, and occasional running for a significant part of the day 
• Ability to perform static standing for up to 45 minutes at a time
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain 
• Ability to sit for up to 45 minutes, 3 – 6 times daily

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. 

Camp Via West is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ.