Camp and First Aid Coordinator

The Camp and First Aid Coordinator at Audubon in Greenwich, CT, is responsible for managing first aid during the summer camp, which runs from July 7 to August 22. Responsibilities include organizing supplies, updating camper health information, responding to emergencies, and maintaining communication with parents. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a Bachelor’s degree, and have CPR/First Aid certification. The position is full-time and requires on-site presence.
locationsGreenwich, CTtime typeFull timeposted onPosted Todayjob requisition idJR666

Position Summary

The Greenwich Audubon Center opened in 1943 as the National Audubon Society’s first environmental education center in the United States. The 285-acre sanctuary has approximately seven miles of trails that lead to a hardwood forest, old fields, a lake, streams and vernal ponds. Each year, over tens of thousands of adults and children visit Audubon to hike and participate in school, family and adult programs, including citizen science surveys and counts, land stewardship projects, summer camps, lectures and presentations, and natural history and ecology education programs. Ultimately, our programs give people the information they need to make informed decisions about how they interact with nature. Through education, public policy, and science, we hope to build a culture of conservation and environmental stewards for now and in the future.The First Aid Coordinator will be responsible for responding to all first aid/CPR incidences and emergencies that take place during the Audubon Greenwich Summer Camp hours (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – July 7 – August 22).

Compensation:

$19.00 – $21.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Core responsibilities prior to the start of camp:
• Organize the First Aid and CPR supplies and First Aid packs
• Update the emergency contact information, and the summer camp staff roster
• Assist with the preparations of the summer camp staff hiring, orientation and training

Core responsibilities during camp:
• Inform the camp staff regarding all camper allergies and medications in their prospective camp groups
• Support summer camp staff as needed
• Enter summer camper health information into the camp roster spreadsheets
• Maintain the outstanding paperwork log and contact parents to remind them about their outstanding paperwork
• Take photographs of camp activities whenever possible
• Attend weekly summer camp staff meetings

Daily responsibilities:
• Respond to all First Aid and CPR Emergencies
• Contact parents when needed i.e.: if a camper is late, forgotten their lunch, or needs to go home, etc.
• Enter all first aid injuries into the health log
• Drop-off accident report log at camp physician’s office each week for signatures
• Monitor first aid supplies and alert the camp director when supplies are getting low
• Collect all camp medications at the end of each day and store them in the designated locked cabinet
• Perform all first aid director duties as outlined by the CT Youth Camp Policy
• Deep cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, materials, tables and chairs and other items used during the day will be expected at the end of each camp day or as needed.

Qualifications and Experience
• Good communicator and team player with a great attention to detail
• 21 years old or older
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of local ecology and natural history
• Ability to teach natural history concepts, as well as the desire to work outdoors and lead hikes
• Experience working with children preferred
• Strong oral communication skills, especially when speaking with camp parents and/or guardians
• Ability to work well as part of the team
• Must be able to commit to the entire period of work
• Must have current immunizations/medical forms; CPR and First Aid certification a plus
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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