Summer Jobs

Lifeguard
Be a lifesaver!

NOW HIRING! Interested in working at one of our Summer Camps or the Wayland Town Beach? 
You may be at a point in your life when the pressure is high. You want a fun, rewarding summer job but need something that will look great on a resume and help you gain skills and experience. We get it!  At Wayland Rec, we have been hiring, training, and nurturing students for over 30 years.

Every summer we hire many Summer Camp Counselors, Coaches, Camp Nurse and Specialists as well as Beach Staff, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Snack Bar Staff. We have flexible schedules with fun and exciting working environment, plus lots of training.

Step 1 — Fill out and submit our Town of Wayland Employment Application.
Step 2 — We'll contact you to meet for an interview at a date/time that works best with your availability.
Step 3 — get excited to explore an amazing summer with us!

Full summer commitment is highly recommended.
All camp applicants must be 16 years old by June 24, 2024.
A photo ID (School photo IDs are acceptable), bank account, First Aid & CPR Certification and criminal background checks are required for all employees.
First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding certification courses will be available through the Wayland Rec Dept. prior to start. 
Work Permits from a School District are required for all employees under the age of 18 years.  

2024 MANDATORY TRAINING DATES:
  • Summer Camps:                  Saturday, June 8|  Saturday  June 15| Saturday, June 22 (half day)    Camps open June 24
  • Beach Staff Orientation:  Saturday, May 18, 2024 or Sunday, May 19, 2024

SEASONAL JOBS

   
Ski DirectorJanuary & FebruarySee Job Post
Town Building Gym MonitorongoingSee Job Post

SUMMER JOBS

Position (#)

DatesLocationNotesFY23 STARTING PAY
Beach Director (1)mid-May to mid-AugBeachPreferred LGT Certification$27.00 / hr 
Camp Aquatics Director (1)June 8 to Aug 11Camps /Beach21 years, LG Certification$19.00 / hr 
Snack Bar Staff (4)July & AugustBeachServSafe Certification$15.00 - $17.00 / hr
Lifeguards / Head Lifeguards (16)mid-May to mid-AugBeach+LG Certification$17.00 / hr +
Gate Guards /
Head Gate Guards
 (6)
mid-May to mid-AugBeach16 years and up$15.00 / hr
Boating Instructors (2)June to AugBeachSWC Certification$16.00- $20.00 / hr

WSI Swim Instructors (2)

June to AugBeachWSI Certification$16.00- $18.00 / hr
Gym Monitor (1)Fall, SpringTown Building16 years and up$15.00 / hr
Park Ranger (2)Fall, SpringParks18 years and up$15.00 / hr
Sports Coach (8)SeasonallyTown Building16 years and up$16.00 / hr
Special Instructor / Referee (6)SeasonallyRecreation18 years and up 
Office Admin (1)May to AugRecreation Office20 years and up 
InternSeasonallyRecreation OfficeUndergraduate 
Camp Director (5)May to AugCamps / Beach/ WHS/ TB21+ years (4) and 25+years (1)$25.00 / hr
Camp Assistant Director (3)June to August 11Camps20 years and up$18.00 / hr
Camp Specialists (6)June to August 11Camps18 years and up$16.00 / hr
Counselor / Senior Counselors (35)June to August 11Camps16 years and up$15.25 / hr
Camp Nurse /
Health Care Supervisor (1)
June to August 11Camps 21 years and up$36.00 / hr

Ski Director

(1) Dec 1 to Feb 15 (5 wks)Nashoba Valley Ski Area19 years and up$25.00 / hr (5 weeks)

All staff are background checked through the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check & Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and US Dept of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website. If you are looking to become CPR, First Aid and/or Lifeguard Certified, we have courses available in May and June.

HOW TO APPLY
Fill out an application and send it in to us! 

All Jobs:  Apply to: hr@wayland.ma.us and:
For Summer Camps          cc:  cdamico@wayland.ma.us
For Beach Jobs                 cc:  cbaldwin@wayland.ma.us  
It is strongly recommended for candidates to communicate with the Recreation Office independently, without the help of the candidates’ parent.

For supervisory roles, preference is given to applications received before February 1.

NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES
The Town of Wayland has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance for certification as a seasonal employer.
Below is a link to the determination letter, as well as the employee acknowledgment form. All employees are background checked.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
All volunteers are thoroughly reference & background checked.
Scout Projects (year-round) – contact Katherine Brenna at kbrenna@wayland.ma.us 
Ski Parent Chaperones (January – March) – contact kbrenna@wayland.ma.us 
Touch-A-Truck Volunteers (annual September event)- contact rec@wayland.ma.us 


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