• Summer Camp Counselor at Natick Boathouse

    Guest Services (Natick, MA)


    Compensation Amount:

    16.50 USD Hourly

    Job Summary:

    Natick Boathouse, managed by Guest Services, is hiring summer camp counselors for our 2026 season. It's a weekly day camp that runs Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and serves children ages 8-15. Full-time, weekday availability is necessary for this position.

     

    To provide supervision of the water to ensure safe boating operations. Teach beginning and intermediate boating skills to campers and junior staff.

    Job Description:

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    + Teach beginning and intermediate paddling and sailing skills

    + Leading games and activities

    + Leading/teaching groups of children

    + Supervising of children ages 8 - 15

    + Supervision of on-the-water activities

    + Working weekday hours. Weekend hours might also be required

    + Other duties as assigned by Camp Director and Site Manager

    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

    + Customer Service and Leadership skills

    + Intermediate knowledge of boating such as kayaking, sailing etc.

    LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

    + Red Cross CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard or Equivalent Preferred. (Training available once hired.)

    + 1 year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, SUP, or canoeing preferred.

    + USSailing, ACA Certifications preferred

    + Basic proficiency in speaking Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Hindi preferred

    PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

    The work required is moderately physically demanding and requires a medium level of physical fitness. You will be required to do the following: Standing, Lifting, Twisting, Kneeling, Kayaking, Swimming, and Squatting.

     

    It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

     

    Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

     

    Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

     

    OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.