Employment Opportunities at Hale Reservation
2010 Employment Application PDF
Hale Reservation is a 1,100 acre property in Westwood and Dover, Massachusetts. During the summer, Hale is a vibrant community with over 120 employees delivering programs to children and families from throughout Greater Boston. Although many of our positions require certifications (lifeguard, water safety instructor, archery, ropes course, etc.), Hale conducts training programs prior to the start of the summer to ensure staff is properly prepared for their responsibilities.
Hale hires staff to work in the four areas listed below. Although the jobs and programs may differ greatly, the type of person we are looking for does not. Energetic, enthusiastic, dedicated, honest, people with a good sense of humor make up the Hale Reservation staff. Please make sure to indicate your area of interest on the application.
Agency Camps
Fourteen Agencies from the Greater Boston Area conduct summer camps at Hale. Staff with the Agency Camp program work with children between the ages of 5 – 15 teaching a variety of activities. The majority of our positions in this area are for lifeguards and water safety instructors. Hale does provide pre-season certification for those interested. Employees must be available for eight or nine weeks of the summer and be at least 16 years old. Occasional weekend opportunities exist.
Job Opportunities:
Ropes Facilitators
Outdoor Educators
Family Membership Program
Employees will work at Membership Beach, where 500 families enjoy the facility from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Different activities are offered to members for an all-inclusive fee. Employees may be hired as lifeguards, water safety instructors, gate guards, arts & crafts assistants, and maintenance assistants. Staff have an opportunity to work starting at Memorial Day through Labor Day, but must be available for eight or nine weeks of the summer. Weekend hours are part of the summer job.
Job Opportunities:
No jobs available at Membership Beach
Hale Day Camp
Hale Day Camp programs are an incredible experience both for staff and campers. We provide over 24 hours of intensive staff training prior to the campers’ arrival to prepare you for your responsibilities and we offer competitive salaries. The summer program including staff training runs from June 21 - August 20 with opportunities to work until August 27.
Job Opportunities:
Waterfront Director
Only one position available for an experienced waterfront director.
Hale Reservation is a private, non-profit educational organization that manages over 1,100 acres of woodlands, including four ponds and over twenty miles of trails in Westwood and Dover, Massachusetts. Hale is mostly recognized for its summer agency day camp program which annually serves over 4,400 children from 70 communities in the Greater Boston area. Hale Reservation also offers a family program, outdoor and environmental education experiences for children and adults, and open space for casual recreational use.
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