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This summer… make a difference in the life of a child… work at Camp Hazen YMCA!
All while having the most amazing, fun-filled summer and making some of your best friends from all over the world! We are looking for dedicated, caring persons who want to work hard and play hard this summer all to help campers have the best possible camp experience! If that’s YOU, check out the information below and then submit the on-line application or print and complete the PDF. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions!
Come be a part of the future by changing the lives of today’s youth!
Danita A. Ballantyne Camp Director
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What is it like to work at Camp Hazen YMCA?
There are so many amazing benefits to working at camp, it’s hard to list them all, but we’ll try to hit the highlights: Ø Make a positive impact on children – opportunity to change the world, one camper at a time. Ø Professional training in child management, group dynamics, leadership skills and risk assessment. Ø Lots of opportunities to develop and use your teaching skills. Ø Opportunities to become certified in First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding (dependent upon position offered) Ø Personal growth and development – one of the most demanding and rewarding jobs you will EVER have! Ø Enjoy the spirit and traditions which create unique, lifelong friendships Ø Experience the culture and diversity of staff from across the United States and around the world. Ø Spend time off exploring the local shore area, day tripping in New England, or visiting nearby Boston and New York City on change-over weekends.
Cabin & Day Camp Counselors Ø Starting at $210/week, plus $100 completion bonus at end of summer, includes room and board. Ø Cabin counselors live in a cabin with 8 campers and a co-counselor. They are responsible for the general well-being of those eight campers. Cabin counselors also teach daily program classes in one of our 5 Program areas: Water Sports (swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, etc.); Land Sports (archery, skate park, soccer, tennis, etc.); Outdoor Pursuits (Low & High Ropes, mountain biking, outdoor skills, etc.); Creative Arts (radio, drama, arts & crafts, etc.); and Quest (Self Discovery & Group Dynamics). Day camp counselors serve as either an activity leader or group leader. Group leaders are assigned to a specific group of 8-10 campers and are responsible for their general well being as well as assisting with programs. Activity leaders are responsible for teaching program classes such as climbing, hiking, kayaking, creative arts, games. archery, nature study, basketball, soccer and swimming. Ø Camp Hazen will provide training, although some experience working with children or in an activity area is preferred. Candidates must have completed one year of college or equivalent. Adventure Trips Leaders Ø Starting at $245/week, plus $200 completion bonus at end of summer, includes room and board. Ø Responsible for co-leading two-week adventure trips. Destinations include Vermont, Cape Cod, Boston, and Pennsylvania. Service projects, biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, caving, sailing, camping and whitewater rafting are all part of the program. Ø Training in Wilderness First Aid and Lifeguarding provided. Must have prerequisite skills for lifeguarding course, current driving license with an excellent driving record, some experience in adventure activities and be at least 21 years old. Village (Unit) Director Ø Starting at $250/week, plus $200 completion bonus at end of summer, includes room and board. Ø Responsible for the supervision of up to 16 staff and 40 to 56 campers in a residential camp setting. Plan village and all-camp activities, lead portions of staff training and maintain positive relations with camper parents. Ø Must be at least 21 years old and have demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills. Prior management and/or camp experience preferred. Program Directors Ø Starting at $240-$245/week, plus $200 completion bonus at end of summer, includes room and board. Ø Responsible for one of 5 main program areas for the entire camp. These program areas include: Land sports, Water Sports, Creative Arts, Quest and Outdoor Pursuits. Responsible for supervising all programs and staff in their area. Certifications may be required in certain of these areas. Ø Must be at least 20 years old with experience in Activity Area. Assistant LEA Director Ø Starting at $250/week, plus $200 completion bonus at end of summer, includes room and board. Ø Works with the Teen Director to supervise and guide LEA Participants towards becoming leaders in their community and future Camp Hazen YMCA Staff. Ø Must be 21 years of age with experience working with teens. Prior management and/or camp experience preferred Health Care Staff
Ø Salary dependent upon licensure includes room & board plus free camp tuition for children. Ø Two week commitments available. Ø Responsible for the health care of campers and staff. Includes first aid, emergency care, medication administration, record-keeping and parental communication. Commitments may be for two weeks or more. Ø RN or MD license preferred, but do hire LPN’s and EMT’s. Must be at least 21 years old and have current Professional Rescuer CPR certification. Sous Chefs Ø Salary dependent upon experience, room and board available Ø Assist the Food Service Director with meal planning, preparation, serving and all kitchen tasks. Assist with Kitchen staff training and supervision. Ø High school diploma or equivalent, minimum of one year culinary training or quantity cooking experience in an institutional environment
Kitchen Staff Ø Starting at $200/week, plus $100 completion bonus at end of summer, includes room and board. Ø Assist the Food Service Director and Sous Chefs with meal planning, preparation, serving and all kitchen tasks. Ø Must be at least 18 years old. Maintenance Staff Ø Starting at $210/week, plus $100 completion bonus at end of summer, includes room and board. Ø Assist the Maintenance Director with the general maintenance of camp. Includes, but not limited to mowing, painting, housekeeping, laundry, etc.. Ø Must be at least 18 years old.
Office Staff Ø Starting at $210/week, plus $100 completion bonus at end of summer, includes room and board. Ø Assist the Office Manager with general office and store duties. Ø Good communications skills (speaking and writing) required, experience in office procedures preferred (i.e. computer data entry, word processing, filing, answering phone, photocopying, customer service, etc…) Candidates must have completed one year of college or equivalent.
What is it like to work at Camp Hazen YMCA? Working at Camp Hazen YMCA is truly like no other job. Camp staff work very hard, have little time off, make very little money and love every minute of it! Camp staff wear many different hats, (sometimes all at once). You are a counselor, parent, role model, friend, big brother/sister, activity instructor, cheerleader, plumber, or whatever the situation requires. The most exciting part of being on staff is watching the campers change in front of your eyes because you took the time to show them you care. You will help campers grow and love this place we call “Happy Hazen” and take the skills they have learned and their new found self-esteem with them to the “outside world” It won’t always be easy, but we provide training and support all summer long. Plus, you will meet like-minded people from all over the world. Approximately 40% of our staff are international and we usually have 20-25 different countries represented on our staff. Some of the “nitty-gritty” things you probably want to know are that: Ø Cabin Counselors live in a cabin with 8 campers and a co-counselor. Ø Non-cabin staff live in small cabins in a variety of places through out Camp. Ø After Staff Training, staff have one night and one day off each week. Ø We provide transportation to nearby Old Saybrook and Westbrook on Days Off for staff without vehicles Ø The Food Service staff work hard to provide nutritious appetizing meals for staff and campers. There is a breakfast bar with granola, yogurt and fruit each morning and a salad bar at lunch and dinner. Even though camp has been created for campers, the staff often gain as much, if not more, from the experience.
Our Summer season is 10 weeks long (11 weeks for leadership, trips, outdoor pursuits and waterfront staff) which includes staff training. Village & Program Directors start on June 4, 2008 Adventure Trip, Outdoor Pursuits, Quest, Water Sports and any Day Camp Counselors interested in Lifeguard Training start on June 7, 2008. Creative Arts and Land Sports Staff start on June 14, 2007. Start dates for Support Staff vary according to availability and position. Staff are asked to stay until August 23 if at all possible. A limited number of staff can depart early if school schedules conflict and special arrangements are made prior to the summer. Pre and Post Season Employment is also available.
Click Here for the Best Summer of Your Life
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