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Summer Camp Nurse

Eaton Center, NH · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Our team of 3 nurses live in an old farmhouse on the edge of camp across from Crystal Lake, but are regularly in camp to provide routine first aid and administer medications. There is approximately a ...

Camp Counselor

Nanuet, NY · On-site

$16/hr

Dog Day Care Camp Counselor Job Responsibilities: * Evaluate dog behavior, reactions, and ... Feed dogs and administer medications as directed. * Monitor play yards for dogs of all sizes.

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for camp administrator in the United States is $18.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a camp administrator?

A Camp Administrator is a professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a camp, such as summer camps, educational camps, or recreational retreats. Their duties typically include managing staff, coordinating activities, handling registrations, ensuring the safety and well-being of campers, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. They also handle budgeting, communication with parents or guardians, and logistical planning to ensure the camp runs smoothly. Camp Administrators play a crucial role in creating a safe, fun, and organized camp environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a camp administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Camp Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, experience in program management, and typically a background in education or recreation administration. Familiarity with camp management software, budgeting tools, and health and safety regulations is essential. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help foster a positive camp environment and effective team coordination. These skills ensure smooth camp operations, participant safety, and memorable camp experiences for all attendees.

What are some typical challenges faced by camp administrators, and how can they effectively manage them?

Camp Administrators often encounter challenges related to coordinating logistics, managing staff schedules, and ensuring camper safety. Balancing administrative duties with on-the-ground problem-solving requires strong organizational and communication skills. To effectively manage these challenges, administrators rely on detailed planning, clear protocols, and regular check-ins with staff. Building a collaborative team environment and maintaining open lines of communication help address issues quickly and support a smooth camp experience.

What does a camp administrator do?

A camp administrator manages the daily operations of a camp, including staff coordination, budgeting, enrollment, and ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. They often handle communication with parents, oversee facilities, and may use management software to organize activities and schedules.

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Summer Health Care Manager Aide - $400/week

Eatonville, WA • On-site

Salvation Army
Non-Profits • 5 - 10K employees

$400/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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Job description

POSITION TITLE: Summer Health Care Manager Aide
DEPARTMENT: Camp Arnold
STATUS: Temporary/Seasonal, Exempt
PAY: $400/week - Room and Board (lodging and food) included
Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!
The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we're committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!
GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
SCOPE:
Assist the Camp Nurse as needed with the health concerns of the summer campers and staff. Help in the cataloging of medications and distribution as far as training allows. Assist in monitoring the camper and staff health and act in emergency situations as a part of the medical team.
SCHEDULE:
To be at the nurse's station before and after meals, be at campfire, and return to the nurse's station after campfire. Assistant is to be available at station for open clinic hours determined by camp nurse. Schedule is assigned in conjunction with the camp schedule and the Assistant Camp Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or certification by American Heart Association for the BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers Program.
  • Current certification in First-Aid.

GENERAL DUTIES:
  • Assist in all tasks as assigned by the Camp Nurse
  • Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
  • Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
  • Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
  • Maintain a level of honesty, purity and integrity that spurs others on towards a deeper relationship with God.
  • Assist with evening cabin supervision
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Camp Nurse or Assistant Camp Administrator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Safety and Supervision:
  • Enforce camp policies and procedures
  • Maintain the utmost level of physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual safety for staff, participants and visitors/observers at all times.
  • Teach and enforce the Camp Arnold safety standards for each program component (challenge course elements, trails, roads, program areas, etc.) in accordance with the written operational procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
  • Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the specific outdoor school schedule in a timely fashion.

Weekly Responsibilities:
  • During pre-camp training discuss health and safety procedures, precautions and routines with Nurse.
  • Familiarize yourself with the clinic, the camp facility, and staff members.
  • Instruct the counselors in regard to their responsibilities in noting and reporting illness, injury or unsafe practices and conditions that might contribute to camper or staff accidents.
  • Prepare all cabin and program facility first aid kits for use on hikes, outpost camps, trips, and cabin activities. Assist the nurse in instructing counselors in current first-aid methods. All such treatments must be reported back to the nurse for inclusion with reports. Weekly check all first aid kits to ensure that they are stocked.
  • Administer medications and first-aid treatments under the nurse's supervision and according to physicians order and keep records of ALL such treatment.
  • Carry a bag with first-aid supplies when leaving the clinic. Ensure that the nurse or other camp staff can contact you in case of an emergency.
  • Maintain daily treatment "logs" for campers and staff as required.
  • Assist with camp registration medical check-in, either through the medical assessment or database entry.
  • Clean the nurse's station daily and do laundry as required, maintaining a level of cleanliness that is appropriate for a facility used for first-aid treatments and distribution of medication.
  • Practice as needed with the waterfront director and lifeguards practical scenarios that might happen where additional medical support staff is needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
  • Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
  • Ability to operate telephone.
  • Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
  • Ability to understand written information.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A
qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet
the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the
accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:
By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service time.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months' service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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Non-profits, retail, amusement, gambling, and recreation and religious organizations

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alexandria, VA, US