CENTRAL WISCONSIN ENVIRONMENTAL STATION
HEALTH CARE COUNSELOR – SUMMER 2016
The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station offers summer camp experiences for kids. Traditional 6 day
overnight camps, adventure trips, and day camps are all part of the summer camp experience. If you are
looking to build your resume with a challenging and rewarding experience that will leave you with memories
that last a lifetime, apply today!
General Description:
The Health Care Counselor is the primary care provider for our summer campers. This position is responsible
for providing individualized care and attention for campers, including dispensing and documenting all
medication campers require. The Health Care Counselor is required to live on-site from Sunday at 1:00 pm to
Friday at 5:00 pm in the Health Lodge, which contains a private living space.
This position will be given an average of 3 hours off daily Monday - Thursday except in the event of an off-site
trip or campout. During this off time the Health Care Counselor will be able to leave the site to run errands or
stick around to wash laundry, kayak, hike, etc. The Health Care Counselor will be required to be at each
evening program/campfire along with all other counselors.
Camp involves hard work and long hours, but the memories, lessons, and laughter will last a lifetime.
Qualifications: Flexible and positive attitude. Ability to stay organized in a variety of camp and
wilderness settings.
• Desire, commitment, and ability to work with kids and people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
• Training or experience in care giving and first aid
• Past experience working with children and in a camp setting is preferred but not required
• First Responder, Wilderness First Responder or Responding to Emergencies certification required or
willing to obtain before camp begins (CWES will cover the cost of First Responder or Responding to
Emergencies only)
• Lifeguard certification is required or willing to obtain before camp begins (CWES will reimburse the
full cost of certification or recertification at end of summer)
• Wisconsin Boater Safety certification (CWES will reimburse the cost at the end of summer)
• Employees must be at least 18 years of age
• Employees must successfully pass a background check
• Valid drivers license is required
Duties of Health Care Counselor:
Health Care Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all staff and campers have a safe and positive experience during their stay
• Report directly to the Summer Camp Director
• Communicate clearly and effectively with campers, parents, Summer Camp Director, and other staff
• Oversee the operation of the Health Lodge by preparing for upcoming camps, conducting a weekly
inventory of medical supplies and medications, making copies of camper health and history forms,
preparing medical needs/kits for all off site adventure and overnight camping trips, and other duties as
assigned
• Provide a list of medical supplies that need to be ordered two weeks before running out to Summer
Camp Director
• Prepare all camper registration check in forms one week before each camp begins
• Perform health checks upon camper arrival each week
• Dispense and record medications daily
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Provide first aid for injuries and illnesses
Assist with training staff in first aid and health care procedures during staff training and at certain staff
meetings during the summer
Remain flexible to scheduling changes as necessary
Work with state personnel during annual health code check
Waterfront Responsibilities:
• Lead in supervision of the waterfront and waterfront safety procedures
• Make campers aware of waterfront rules and policies and enforce appropriate safety regulations and
emergency procedures.
• Perform camper swim checks
• Maintain waterfront first aid kit
CWES Team:
• Work cooperatively with summer program staff members and permanent staff to help build a cohesive
team and to ensure all campers’ needs are met
• Fill in for other program positions if needed (example: substitute for sick staff). This may include
leading recreational and educational activities and camping overnight with campers and staff at a
primitive camping area
• Abide by CWES Code of Conduct, Employment Agreement, and UWSP/CWES rules outlined in staff
manual
• Work in other departments on site – including maintenance, food service, and the camp garden– as
needed
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards staff and campers
• Other duties and projects as assigned
Compensation
• 12 weeks of meals and lodging
• 2 week paid training to start the summer
• 12 weeks @ $275/week
• CWES will pay for Responding to Emergencies training if needed. This certification lasts for three
years.
• CWES will reimburse the full cost of lifeguard certification or recertification if needed. This
certification lasts for two years.
• CWES will reimburse the full cost of Wisconsin Boater Safety certification.
Employment Dates:
• Wednesday, May 25 – Friday, August 12
• Mandatory staff training: Tuesday, May 31 – Friday, June 12 (weekend off)
• Weekly schedule: Sunday 1:00 pm - Friday 5:00 pm
• All staff off July 3-4, 2016
Employment Contact:
Interim Program Manager: Jordan King
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station
10186 County Road MM
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
Telephone: 715-346-2798
Fax 715-346-2493
Email: Jordan.King@uwsp.edu
Website: www.uwsp.edu/cwes
The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station is a field station
supported by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of
Natural Resources and the UW-SP Foundation, Inc. The Station is
operated year round by permanent staff and university students as
an environmental education center for people of all ages. The
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station is an equal opportunity
employer.
Application Deadline: No deadline, we will interview candidates as applications arrive and hire staff based on
applications, interviews, and references. Download an application from our website.