North Woods
Employment Opportunities at North Woods

YMCA of Greater Boston | Camping Services

Laughing Loon Day Camp, North Woods Camp for boys, Pleasant Valley Camp for girls, and Sandy Island Family Camp all offer something for everyone.
Housing and meals are provided at residential camps located on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. General Positions listed below with salary ranges are only a small sample of jobs available. Actual salaries depend upon which camp and position you desire, your experience and relevant certifications.


Position

Description

Junior Counselor Assist counselors with daily instruction, programming, and the health and well being of campers.  Live in cabin with campers.
Minimum Requirements: 17+ years or 12th Grade  
Summer Salary Range : $800 - $1,000
Counseling Staff

Provide daily instruction or assistance in activity areas, provide programming, and manage health and well being of campers. Supervise, lead and guide 10 campers. Live in cabin with campers.
Minimum Requirements: 18+ years or High School Graduate 
Summer Salary Range: $1,000 - $2,000
Leadership Positions Supervise staff and provide leadership for camp activities. Interact with camper parents. Take active role in teaching, evaluation, and leadership function of all staff and campers under direction.
Minimum Requirements: 21+ years, CPR & First Aid
Summer Salary Range: $2,000 - $4,000
Aquatics Staff Waterfront Director, Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions available. Responsible for total operation and safety of all in and on water programs and activities. Lifeguards and swim instructors live in cabins with campers.
Minimum Requirements: 18+ years, CPR, First AID, WSI, LGT or YMCA Lifeguarding
Summer Salary Range:$1000 - $3,500
Support Staff Maintenance, food service, office and custodial positions available.
Management positions available as well. Provide infrastructure support for all aspects of summer operations.
Minimum Requirement: 16+ years
Summer Salary Range: $850 - $3,500
Trip Leader Plan and lead groups of campers on extended trips, including hiking and canoeing, throughout the Northeast. Strong supervisory skills and safety consciousness a must.
Minimum Requirements: 21+ years, CPR and wilderness First Aid
Summer Salary Range: $2000 - $4,000
Program Staff Arts & Crafts, Woodworking, Athletics, Nature, Photography, Archery, Challenge Course, Riflery, Sailing, Tennis, Water skiing, and Horseback Riding instructor and assistant positions available. Live in cabin with campers.
Minimum Requirements: 18+ years or High School Graduate and programming experience
Summer Salary Range: $1,000 - $3,500
Day Camp Staff Counselor, Program Specialist, and Leadership Positions available.
Provide daily instruction or assistance in activity areas, provide programming, and manage health and well being of campers.
Minimum Requirements: 16+ years, CPR & First Aid training available
Summer Salary Range:$1000-$2000
Camp Nurse Provide health care for all campers and staff and manage all aspects of the infirmary. Nurses may sign up for 2, 4, 6 or 8-week sessions. Summer-long positions are also available. Requirements: RN certification and experience working with children.
Summer Salary: To be determined upon start and end dates. Children may attend camp for free.