Camp EMT

Cub Creek Science Camp is a residential summer camp for children ages 7–17, located in Rolla, Missouri. Each summer, we serve approximately 240 campers per session with a seasonal staff of about 100 team members. With over 300 animals in our hands-on zoo and over 100 activities, we are not your average summer camp. We are dedicated to providing our staff and campers from all over the world an unforgettable and unique summer camp experience, but above all else, we strive to help our campers gain self-confidence, discover who they are, and make lasting friendships!

Learn more about working at Cub Creek Science Camp - https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/

Position Overview:

The Camp EMT is responsible for responding to field injuries and illness, distributing routine medications throughout camp, and providing first-response emergency care. This role serves as the primary mobile medical responder.

This is a fast-paced, team-based environment ideal for healthcare professionals who enjoy:

• Working with children and teens
• Being part of a collaborative camp community
• Practicing medicine in a non-traditional, outdoor setting

Compensation and Benefits:

$10,000 for a 12 week summer. Housing, meals, and laundry included. Weekend work is required, this position requires availability to work on-site 7 days a week for the contract period.

Dates:

May 17–May 30: Health Lodge preparation & staff orientation

May 31–August 9: Ten (10) one-week camper sessions

Key Responsibilities:

• Distribute all scheduled daily and evening medications to campers
• Deliver nighttime medications to all villages
• Respond to medical situations in program areas, trails, and cabins
• Provide initial assessment, stabilization, and transport to the Health Lodge as needed
• Communicate all medical encounters to the Nurse
• Carry first-response equipment and maintain medical readiness in the field

Qualifications:

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (EMT certification preferred or required, per camp policy)
• Strong emergency response and assessment skills
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations
• Comfortable working outdoors in all camp environments

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

All staff members will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions. An average of 5 miles of walking is expected each day and all staff must be comfortable walking on uneven ground for extended periods. Comfortable being near a range of animals including snakes, spiders, lizards and other native- and non-native species. Able to sustain energy and enthusiasm throughout the full work day. Weekend work is required, this position requires availability to be on site 7 days a week for the summer season. Functions, activities, and working conditions may change or new ones may be added during the course of employment to support the operation of camp.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10,000