About Us:

Our mission is to provide best-in-class, immersive summer college enrichment experiences that perfectly balance curriculums curated by top tier universities in diverse fields of study, with opportunities for students to have fun, travel and explore new places with new friends.

We support students in their mission to deepen their knowledge of their academic passion and foster college-ready confidence through hands-on learning experiences in their preferred field of study. We are the industry trailblazers, applying nearly sixty years of learning, refinement and relationship building into what we do each day.

Simply put, our team is obsessed with summer and determined to help our students excel, building lifelong skills, embracing intellectual curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning. Our team members make a significant impact in the lives of students, and we take great pride in supporting them in every step of the journey. We roll up our sleeves and do what it takes to deliver the very best summer ever!

What’s the job?

As an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), you'll serve as the operational backbone of your program's health center — managing student medical records, coordinating care logistics, and ensuring the health and safety of every student on campus. You'll be the first point of contact when a student isn't feeling well and the calm, capable presence in an emergency. This is a live-in role requiring availability around the clock, with a schedule that shifts based on the needs of students and the program.

Essential Functions:

• Medical Records Management: Review, maintain, and update all student medical forms in EMR, ensuring allergies, medications, restrictions, and behavioral health notes are accurately documented and communicated to relevant staff.
• Care Coordination: Schedule and coordinate all medical appointments, follow up with students, parents/guardians, and staff after each visit, and ensure all paperwork is collected, scanned, and uploaded promptly.
• Parent & Staff Communication: Keep parents informed of all medical visits and ensure the Program Director and supervising Resident Counselors are briefed on any student health considerations, including medications, dietary restrictions, and prescribed behavior-modifying drugs.
• Health Center Operations: Monitor and replenish health center supplies, maintain inventory, and ensure the health center is organized and operational throughout the program.
• Community Health Liaison: Establish a working relationship with the campus student health center and/or local non-emergency medical facility before the program begins. Prepare written directions to medical facilities for RCs and staff.
• Student Self-Medication Support: Administer and document the student self-medication model in accordance with parental waivers on file, ensuring full compliance and accurate tracking.
• Emergency Response: Administer life-saving interventions — including albuterol for severe asthma and epinephrine for anaphylaxis — within EMT-Basic scope of practice. Follow Summer Discovery emergency protocols and maintain direct communication with the Medical Director during the 9 AM–6 PM EST window.
• Student Support: Provide compassionate, non-judgmental care to students presenting with any symptom — physical or emotional. Never refuse a student's request for medical attention. Overprotection is always better than under protection.
• RC Support: Serve as the primary resource for Resident Counselors managing student illness or medical escorts, providing clear guidance and backup as needed.
• Policy Adherence: Follow all guidelines in the Employee Handbook, Staff Manual, and Summer Discovery medical protocols.
• Flexibility: Adapt to shifting priorities, same-day schedule changes, and unforeseen medical situations with composure and professionalism.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with the full campus team — leadership, RCs, and program staff — to ensure a safe and supportive experience for every student.

Core Competencies:

• Exemplary Conduct: Exhibit leadership, honesty, and integrity, maintaining high standards of personal and professional behavior at all times.
• Judgment and Problem-Solving: Apply sound clinical and operational judgment in high-pressure situations and day-to-day decision-making.
• Positive Attitude: Bring a warm, approachable presence to every student interaction, fostering trust and a sense of safety.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain meticulous records and ensure no medical information falls through the cracks.
• Technical Skills: Comfortably navigate platforms such as PrepforSummer.com as well as standard office tools including computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

• Health & Stamina: Maintain the physical and mental readiness to respond to student needs at any hour, including emergencies.
• Supervision: Monitor student health across large areas of campus, day and night.
• Movement: Navigate campus continuously throughout the day as part of daily operations.
• Living Conditions: Adapt to living and working in potentially non-air-conditioned spaces during summer.

Schedule/Location:

• Location: On-campus residency required for the full duration of the program. Summer location is discussed during the interview process and will depend on availability and program assignment.
• Orientation: Attend a paid staff orientation five to seven days prior to the program start. Active engagement and learning are expected throughout orientation.
• Work Schedule: Flexibility required given the dynamic, round-the-clock nature of residential program work. One day off is provided for every two weeks on campus.
• Commitment: This is a live-in role. You will be available to respond to student health needs at any time, including nights and weekends. Your schedule will shift based on program demands.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program.
• Certification: Active EMT-Basic certification required. Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Experience: Prior experience working with middle or high school students in a healthcare, academic, recreational, or supervisory role.
• Recordkeeping: Demonstrated comfort with medical documentation and administrative coordination.
• On-Campus Residency: Ability to reside on campus for the entire duration of the program.