Health Supervisor - Recreation Contractor

The City of Takoma Park is seeking a Health Supervisor responsible for monitoring health and cleanliness standards, and organizing participant/medical forms. Must be available to provide first aid care for campers and staff consultation and coordinating visits to a physician if/when needed. This is a contracted, seasonal position and not subject to membership in the AFSCME union. First resume review will begin March 31, 2025 but the position will remain open until filled.Responsibilities:Conducting site visits to the Community Center, Heffner Park Community Center and the Recreation Center twice a week (Monday/Tuesday), additional days for emergency situations, training and/or as needed.Attending and assisting in staff training.On-call availability during the 8 week camp season and preservice.Compiling camper and staff health information.Reviewing and signing off on a written health program each summer.Disseminating information to staff working with campers with specific health concerns.Verifying that two adult staffers have valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification by a nationally accredited organization for the appropriate ages.Verifying that two adult staffers have valid first aid certifications by an accredited national organization and are on duty at all times.Annually reviewing all health log records and identifying opportunities to reduce incidents, accidents, injuries, and medication errors.Evaluating entries to health log records and suggest corrections.Ensuring there is a plan of action at the camp for campers with an identified medical concern in case of a medical emergency.Other duties that support camp staff and campers.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to be successful arePunctuality and reliability.Enjoy working with seniors, children, youth and young adults.Ability to follow written and oral instructions.Strong customer service skills.Excellent interpersonal communication skills.Ability to interact effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.Qualifications:Must be a Physician, Registered Nurse, or Nurse Practitioner licensed in Maryland. The health supervisor may be a registered nurse licensed in another state if that state is on the list of Compact States.Possession of certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid and additional courses required by the state for the Health Supervisor position, or ability to obtain same upon hire.Must have reliable transportation.The hourly wage for this contracted position is $45.The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George's County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independent businesses. We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200 full-time and part-time employees that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.