Director of Health​/Nurse - Children's School; Youth & Family Programs​/Seasonal

Director of Health/Nurse
- Children's School (Youth & Family Programs)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua's Children's School is a developmental preschool for youth ages 3 to 5. The program includes a wide range of social, recreational, and educational activities that nurture the social, recreational, and educational development of children. Each week offers a different theme in the Children's School curriculum. Guests or speakers often are included to share their special talents with the children. The program hours are Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–noon.

Compensation for this position starts at $18.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $22.00/Hour.

About Your Work Day:

• Create a safe, welcoming environment that supports the wellness of all people, including program participants, staff members, and families.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures set forth by Chautauqua Institution and regulations determined by New York State legislation as related to operating a licensed children's camp.
• Assume the role of mandated reporter in accordance with New York State law.
• Supervise all systems related to health and sanitation of program.
• Train all program staff on proper procedures for handling blood borne pathogens, identifying measles, and response systems for addressing camper injuries or other health concerns.
• Support counseling staff in addressing issues related to the social, emotional well-being of campers.
• Serve as primary point of contact during medical emergencies.
• Provides necessary equipment, supplies, and training for all camp out trips.
• Maintain daily medical log within Camp Doc including medication dispensation log.
• Review all camper health records and collate relevant information to be distributed to program staff.
• Identify potential risks and solutions to mitigate potential for severe harm.
• Report required incidents to local health department in accordance with NYS regulations.
• Maintain discretion in handling all confidential camper records.
• Maintain all camper records in accordance with national, state, and local regulations.
• Internally submit Incident/Accident reports for review by Chautauqua's Treasurer's Office.
• Utilize facility, technology, and other infrastructure equipment to deliver quality care.

Chautauqua Institution's Referral Bonus Program a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.

In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:

Pre-season

Schedule:

• Pre-Season administrative work may be completed remotely or on-site. Up to 10 hours/week, starting eight weeks prior to the first day of operations.
• The week before the first day of operations a mandatory in-person three-day staff training session is scheduled.

In-season Schedule
- Will be primarily scheduled to work Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an average of 30 hours/week. Scheduled hours may vary based on business needs.

There may be an opportunity to work additional hours in Youth & Family Programs outside of this position. This will be…