Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleAssistant Health Director (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)
Salary RangeFrom $36.25 to $36.25 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Variable schedule.<br />Temporary, Seasonal- Summer Employment from May 2026 to August 2026
Workday
Duties Description The Assistant Health Director of Riverbank Summer Camp will be responsible for assisting the implementation of the camp’s Medical Plan which includes the following elements:
• Assist with the review of the medical histories of the campers. This information includes records of immunization history, recent or current illnesses, and existing medical conditions, restrictions or limitations, special needs or diets, medication / treatments, allergies, and any other health-related concerns.
• Assist in identifying and maintaining a list of all trained first-aid staff serving the summer camp; review with the first aid staff safety protocol with the Camp Director, Program Supervisor, and the camp’s operational and safety plans, information on responses to common first-aid emergencies, location, and contents of first aid kits, protection against bloodborne pathogens, and the protocol for campers required to take medication while onsite or on supervised trips.
• Assist with providing routine health care surveillance by meeting with the Health Director, Camp Director, and counselor staff to alert them to signs of serious illness, injury, and abuse and the procedures to be used in responding to them and document all occurrences.
• Assist with staffing & operating the camp first aid station.
• Assist with custody of medications and log each injury or instance where medication / treatment is made to a camper.
• Submits final report of all camper incidents as requested by DOH.
Minimum Qualifications Per New York State Department of Health requirements:
The camp Assistant Health Director may be a physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, emergency medical technician, or other person acceptable to the Department. At an overnight camp, the Assistant health director may be required to be onsite. At a day camp or a traveling day camp, the camp Assistant health director shall be available as specified in the camp's approved written safety plan or as directed by the Health Director or Park Admin. If the camp health director is not on site, they shall designate the assistant, as specified in the camp's approved written safety plan. The Assistant Health Director must have the following qualifications:
• Emergency Medical Technician certification valid in New York State. The Assistant Health Director must possess a current certificate in Responding to Emergencies first aid issued by the American Red Cross (ARC), or an equivalent current certificate issued by a certifying agency approved by the State Commissioner of Health to provide an adequate level of first aid training.
• A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, not exceeding one year in duration, in CPR for the Professional Rescuer issued by the ARC, or a current certificate, not exceeding one year in duration, in CPR issued by a certifying agency approved by the State Commissioner of Health to provide an adequate level of CPR training.
• Acceptable Advanced First Aid/Responding to Emergencies Certificate
• Acceptable CPR certificate (E.G. CPR for the Professional Rescuer by American Red Cross)
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
One year of experience in park operations, or in an organized recreation program.
BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation - NYC Region
Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov
Address
17th Floor
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications.
The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.
Electronic applications are encouraged; please submit application materials by email to NYCVacancies@Parks.NY.Gov. You must include “ASSISTANT HEALTH DIRECTOR - DFRSP” in the title of your e-mail for consideration.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
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