Located in a wooded area on Lake Manchaug in Sutton, MA with cabins for indoor activities, field and small lakefront beach.
Under the direction of the Camp Blanchard Director, the Waterfront Director is responsible for the development & scheduling of swim programs/waterfront activities and supervising & supporting the waterfront staff.
Camp runs seasonally from mid June to mid August with training dates before camp start to be determined.
Location: Camp Blanchard, 208 Manchaug Road, Sutton MA 01590
Job Type: Summer Seasonal
Shifts: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm June 23rd 2025 - August 22, 2025
**Pre-Camp training and Post-Camp preparation is required--dates TBD
** All Staff Camp Training is on Saturday, June 7th at a location to be determined.
Pay: $21.00/hour. Plus access to facilities for all YMCA employees and Employee Assistance Program
If this sounds like something you are eager and qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your lifeguard certification today.
About Us:
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).
- At least 21 years of age
- Must be currently certified in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescue
- At least 2 years in lifeguarding experience, preferably in waterfront.
- WSI certification and supervising experience preferred.
- Excellent organization, problem solving, communication skills and the ability to work with children, families and staff
- Plan & implement daily swim lessons and supervise free swimming.
- Ensure the safety of all campers and staff when supervising the waterfront areas.
- Alert Camp Director of any dangerous situations immediately and be able to provide life saving care when needed.
- Prepare, maintain and breakdown beach/swim areas daily.
- Supervise boating programs and develop progressing swim programs for all abilities.
- Maintain equipment & property and complete reports as necessary.
- Attend all staff trainings, meetings, & family nights.
- Assist the camp director with other activities as needed.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement
- Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role
- Program/Prject Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
- Lifeguard Certification
- First Aid/AED/CPR certification for Professional Rescue