Information for Staff
To apply for a position, please complete the staff application on the right. (Returning staff must also complete the full application, because there have been new sections added since last year.)
Majority of the staff positions work June 20 - August 7, 2010. Certain positions may be able to work additional days/weeks up through August 27, 2010.
The following are the senior administrative positions that are currently open:
- Camp Nurse will help tend to the health care needs of all campers and staff. Must be licensed as a RN, LPN, PA, Paramedic, or EMT in MA and be at least 21 years old.
- Secretary will manage the camp office, including handling phones calls, camper paperwork and visitors. Must be at least 18 years old.
- Transportation Coordinator is responsible for Logan Airport pick-ups/drop-offs, running camp errands and safely transporting campers to/from the off-site golf and horseback riding programs. Must have a clean driving record and at least 6 years driving experience.
The following positions are the counselor positions we are currently accepting applications for:
- Water Safety Instructors will teach swim lessons, lifeguard and work on the waterfront. Must have a current LGT certification and be at least 18 years old.
- Lifeguards* will ensure campers and staff are safe while on the waterfront and will assist with teaching swim lessons and leading some land activities. Must be at least 17 years old.
- Kayak/Canoe Instructor will plan, organize and lead the kayaking and canoeing program. Must have a current LGT certification and be at least 18 years old.
- Waterskiing Instructors will organize and teach waterskiing. Must be trained and comfortable driving ski boats, have a current LGT certification and be at least 21 years old.
For more information, please contact Camp Director Leah Zippin at leahz@westsuburbanymca.org or 617-244-6050 ext. 3456.
For staff that have already been hired, the YMCA is offering the following CPR and first aid courses at no charge to camp staff:
May 16th, Adult CPR/AED Course, 10-2 PM
May 30th, Adult CPR/AED Recert. Course, 9-1 PM
May 30th, Basic Adult First Aid Course, 2-6 PM
June 16th, Basic Adult First Aid Course, 10-2 PM
June 16th, Adult CPR/AED Course, 3-7 PM
June 17th, Adult CPR/AED Recert. Course, 10-2 PM
June 17th, Healthcare Provider CPR Recert. Course, 3-7 PM
Staff need to pre-register in advance by emailing philipw@westsuburbanymca.org as classes are expected to fill. All trainings are held at the YMCA in Newton, and you should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
