Medical Staff Positions
Hiring for the 2025 season is now open!
Join us this season. We guarantee you’ll have a hard time deciding who smiles more — you or the campers.
At Camp Ho Mita Koda, we specialize in top-tier medical care in order to ensure a safe and enriching experience for every camper. As part of our dedicated and diverse medical staff, you’ll join a team of professionals committed to providing comprehensive diabetes management, including 24/7 monitoring, personalized care plans, and on-site emergency support. By joining us, you’ll play a crucial role in empowering young campers to embrace their condition with confidence and independence, all while being part of a vibrant and supportive community. Your expertise and compassion will make a lasting impact, helping these incredible kids enjoy a summer filled with adventure, friendship, and unforgettable memories.
We welcome everyone to apply – from the most seasoned professionals to students just starting out their journey to a medical career. Regardless of your background or experience level, we provide thorough training to ensure you are fully prepared to meet the unique needs of our campers. Our in-depth, hands-on training program equips all staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care. Join us and be part of a team where learning and professional growth are highly valued, and where every member is empowered to contribute to a meaningful and rewarding experience for our campers.
Seasonal Summer Positions
Medical Leadership Positions
Healthcare Operations Manager – oversee and manage the unlicensed medical staff, create daily schedules, check in with staff, answer questions, onboard during new sessions, and make sure staff have everything they need to be successful and efficient. *Full Summer Position*
Healthcare Clinic Manager – oversee and manage the licensed medical staff and night staff, operate the clinic efficiently, attend to campers or staff who come to the clinic needing assistance, administer medications, and keep the clinic organized while bringing the fun camp spirit to the clinic. *Medical License Required* *Full Summer Position*
Night Healthcare Supervisor – oversee and manage the night medical staff and work together as a team to monitor campers’ glucose levels, conduct scheduled checks, respond to and treat low/high glucose levels, and provide all other medical care to campers and staff throughout the night. *Medical License Required* *Full Summer Position*
Nutrition Supervisor – oversee and manage the Nutrition staff to be the liaison between the Kitchen staff and the rest of camp. Work together to ensure food is being prepared as specified, portions are measured correctly, and calculated carb counts are accurate. Communicate with staff about any changes or menu items, and plan and prepare daily snacks for campers. *Full Summer Position*
Healthcare Provider – if you are a physician with extensive experience with treating and managing type 1 diabetes and are interested in being the Healthcare Provider for one of the weeks of camp, please email Sara Serafine at sara@camphomitakoda.org. *Must be a licensed physician*
Medical Staff Positions
Healthcare Specialist (unlicensed) – provide hands-on diabetes management to campers in your assigned cabin, including monitoring and treating glucose, using different medical technology devices, calculating and giving inulin before meals, and providing education to campers.
Healthcare Specialist (licensed) – assist in the direct care of campers and staff, from treating skinned knees, stomach aches, and head bumps, to hands-on diabetes management and education. *Medical License Required*
Healthcare Team Lead – the team leads do the same role as the Healthcare Specialists, except they are at camp for the full summer! This allows them to be the role models and provide support and education to staff who may just be starting out. *Full Summer Position*
Night Healthcare Specialist – be a “Twilight Trooper” and monitor campers’ glucose levels, conduct scheduled checks, respond to and treat low/high glucose levels, and provide all other medical care to campers and staff throughout the night. Our night staff team allow us all to sleep soundly throughout the night knowing that campers are safe and being watched after.
Nutrition Specialist – the liaison between the Kitchen staff and the rest of camp. Work as a team to ensure food is being prepared as specified, portions are measured correctly, and calculated carb counts are accurate. Communicate with staff about any changes or menu items, and plan and prepare daily snacks for campers.
Resident/Fellow – assist the Healthcare Provider that week with rounding and making changes to insulin dosages for each camper. Additionally, help in the field, in the clinic, and assist during the insulin bolusing process before and after meals. It is a great way to gain experience, network, and to show that you’re invested in caring for your community. *Must be actively enrolled in a resident/fellow program*
Compensation
Pay rates listed are weekly rates based on completing a full camp session during the summer. Weekly rates are pro-rated to a daily rate if days at camp are less than the full session or if time off is taken during a scheduled session. Pre-season trainings are paid at half-rate.
Medical staff may be eligible for additional pay increases as outlined below:
Amount | Qualifications | |
Full-Summer Medical Staff Bonus | Bonus at the end of the summer equivalent to your weekly pay rate! Ex: if you make $400/week, your bonus would be $400! | Must successfully attend full pre-season staff-training and work the full season from June 15 – July 18. |
Returning Staff Pay Increase | Minimum of $25 added to your weekly rate (no limit!) | Must have worked at least three sessions last season and successfully complete your individual agreement this season. |
Lifeguard Certification | $50 bonus at the end of the summer | Must have a valid and active lifeguard certification and successfully complete your individual agreement this season. |
Travel Stipend
Travel stipends are calculated by the one-way distance to CHMK from the address listed in our online employment system. The travel stipend will be included in the payout of the summer season and will only be paid upon successful completion of your agreement. A staff member that is terminated, resigns, or chooses not to work the dates/programs specified in the agreement will not be eligible for the travel stipend. International staff are not eligible for the travel stipend.
150 – 300 miles |
+$100 |
301 – 500 miles |
+$150 |
501 – 700 miles |
+$200 |
700+ miles |
+$250 |
For questions about joining the medical staff team, contact the Healthcare Director, Sara Serafine, at sara@camphomitakoda.org.