What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Colby Health Director position at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation?
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NYS DEC Summer Camps are looking for a Health Director for Summer 2026 DEC Camps have four overnight environmental education summer camps across the state run by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Camp Health Directors are responsible for the health and wellbeing of 17 staff and 50 campers on a 24-hour basis.
This is a unique opportunity to work at a rustic and beautiful summer camp in the Saranac Lake, Lake George, the Catskills, or Allegany. Our popular and engaging programs draw 11–17-year-old youth from across NYS for life changing experiences in the outdoors. The camp seasons starts early June and runs through mid-August. The work week is from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
Camp Health Directors earn $1,022.80 a week for the 11 week season, plus room and board. The Health Director must be a NYS certified EMT, Paramedic, LPN, RN, PA or MD. This is a state position and staff have the option to join the CSEA union (which offers tuition reimbursement) and the NYS retirement fund. For the right candidate, this can be a reoccurring summer position for several years.
Requirements:
- Physician , nurse practitioner , physician assistant , registered nurse , licensed practical nurse , emergency medical technician or other person acceptable to the Department of Health permit-issuing official. ( To practice in New York State, must be NYS licensed.)
- CPR/AED certification acceptable to the Department of Health & in its first year of certification.
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver's license.
Specific duties include, but not limited to:
- Distributes and monitors campers medications;
- Maintains records of all medications, injuries, accidents as required by the Department of Health
- Monitors camps living quarters for health and safety concerns
- Works with Camp Director to transport campers as needed to and from local urgent care, emergency rooms, doctor offices and field trip locations.
- Meets camper's parents/guardians during camper check-in to review medical forms
- Maintains camp's lost and found, camp's supply of bedding, towels and extra camper clothing
- Assists Camp Director with camper homesickness and evaluation of camper's ability to stay at camp when issues arise such as homesickness, inability to follow rules and medication complications
- Maintains camp infirmary, monitors environmental and individual's health (staff and campers) and prepares accident and illness reports; and
- On call 24/7 while camp is in session to accompany sick or injured campers to the hospital or urgent care.
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The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $1,022.80 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,023