Wizards & Warriors Summer Camp in Westford, MA

NOTE: Hiring for our summer camp jobs is usually completed early spring. Please apply immediately if interested. We get flooded with resumes in early spring and often have no openings left. Thank you!

Summer Camp Jobs:

Waterfront Director

Purpose: to further the mission of the camp through the planning and delivery of activities at the camp’s waterfront that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the camper’s age and abilities. Provide management to the physical operation of the waterfront’s facilities and equipment.

Essential Job Functions include:

Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program
Train and supervise waterfront staff
Manage the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area
Participate as a member of the camp management team to plan, direct, and supervise evening programs, special events and other all-camp activities and camp functions

Qualifications (Minimum qualifications and experience):

Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have held lifeguard certification for a minimum of three years.
Previous experience in camping.
Current certification in first aid and CPR.
Current Lifeguard trainer certification preferred.
Prior experience in the development and delivery of recreational programs.
Experience in supervising others especially peers is desirable.

Compensation based upon experience, $2500 – $3000 for six weeks (must be available: July 1 – August 12). This is an overnight position with onsite residency required. Note: All applications must have a cover letter detailing why you wish to work for our company and each of the skill sets required. Paste cover letter into body of form here: Summer Camp Waterfront Director Job Opening

Videographer

Position Requirements:

1) 6 days a week for 6 weeks: $2600 plus room/board
2) Must have own camera of at least HD quality, Infrared/low light ability, tripod as well as lavalier mic and weather-proofing for camera. Must have own computer, high quality editing software and royalty free music for editing to bring to camp.
3) Training Week: Shoot each day and edit after dinner. Should produce an edited short each evening. Also edit on CPR certification day. Objective is to produce a Training Video for documentation/training purposes.
4) During Camp: Each day shoot a short video (3-5 mins) for Youtube that covers the day’s activities.
5) High physical endurance a must – at times, you will be on your feet and moving for up to 8 hours a day. Then editing after dinner.
6) Must reside on site except for day off
7) Comfortable interviewing campers and parents – outgoing and kind personality who knows how to get shy kids and parents to talk for the camera.
8 ) Must have online portfolio of work for viewing as part of resume – include link with resume. Online portfolio MUST contain sample work of live footage (instead of just staged/scripted footage).
9) CORI SORI criminal background check must be clean as well as min of 3 strong business references
10) Must have experience working with kids

Gig runs from July 1 – August 12. Pay is up to $2600 for season (depending on experience) plus room and board. This is an overnight position with onsite residency required. To be hired as a contractor, you must have liability insurance.

Note: All applications must have a cover letter detailing why you wish to work for our company and each of the skill sets required. Paste cover letter into body of form here: Summer Camp Videographer Job Opening

Head Chef / Food Service Manager (Position Filled)

Purpose:
To further the mission of Wizards & Warriors Camps by overseeing the overall food-service operation of the camp including menu development, purchasing, preparation, nutrition, service, sanitation, regulatory compliance, personnel hiring and management, customer service, and record keeping.

Position Requirements:
• Onsite Availability is required from June 29 – August 11 (includes kitchen set-up & break-down). Telephone meetings required before then to establish menu, schedule, etc.
• Responsible for selecting, interviewing, hiring and managing secondary chef and support.
• Manage the daily operations of the camp food and dining service including coordinating activities between the kitchen and dining room.
• Develop and maintain a program and kitchen facility that meets all pertinent state and local regulations.
• Oversee the inventory and ordering of food, equipment, and supplies and arrange for the routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the camp kitchen, its equipment, and facilities.
• Manage food and staffing within allotted budget

Qualifications
• Experience in institutional or large food service setting.
• Knowledge of and experience in food service: ordering, inventory, budgeting, food preparation, family-style serving, buffet serving, cleaning, and institutional kitchen equipment.
• Must hold current certification or licensure for operating a kitchen in Massachusetts.
• Ability to work within a budget and purchase supplies efficiently.
• Experience in supervision.

Knowledge/Skills
• Knowledge of current state and local health and safety laws and practices is essential.
• Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods.
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper food related concerns.

Salary range is $3500 – $4500 for the season depending on experience. Note: All applications must have a cover letter detailing why you wish to work for our company and each of the skill sets required.

Overnight Assistant Camp Director (Position Filled)

Reports to: Camp Director – Overnight
Salary Range: $2500 – $3000 / season (6 weeks plus meetings and prep)
Onsite Availability: July 1 – August 12 in addition to Health Department Inspection. Also must be available for regular telephone or video meetings during pre-season prep. Must be at least 20 years of age. This is an overnight position with onsite residency required.

Purpose:
To further the mission of Wizards & Warriors Camps through the development and management of program operations with direction from the Overnight Camp Director.

Job Requirements:
1. Assist Overnight Camp Director in delivering and evaluating camp program that meet the needs and interests of campers and ensure our unique camp structure is delivered in a safe and quality manner.
2. Maintain camp financial health by complying to given budgets for supplies and staff and ensuring camper retention.
3. Follow company human resource management practices to supervise seasonal staff.
4. Manage property development and maintenance needs to ensure stewardship of current resources and identification of future needs.
5. Oversee the daily operation of the summer resident camp including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care.

Previous Experience Necessary:
• Substantial experience working with children and teens
• Ability to manage and motivate staff
• Strong organizational skills as well as computer literacy
• Prep work required as early as April
• Experience working with vendors and account management
• Strong interpersonal skills with parents and local inhabitants
• Ability to manage numerous schedules

Note: All applications must have a cover letter detailing why you wish to work for our company and each of the skill sets required.

Overnight Summer Camp Logistics Assistant (Position Filled)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate all plot-related activities
Coordinate with the Camp Directors and other management staff
Coordinate with Costume and Makeup Departments
Communicate constantly and effectively with all active staff
Support camp transitions (meals, staff breaks, etc.) and any emergency situations
Ascertain equipment and supply needs
Manage and direct teenage assistant staff
Maintain Logistics Center organization and sanitation
Brief, Direct and Debrief staff regarding plot, logistics and camper feedback
Update plot documents with ongoing changes and clarifications
Monitor distribution and location of staff and resources
Keep staff on schedule in regards to plot and operations
Repair or oversee repair of costuming, props and equipment as necessary
Provide regular and concise communication to Logistics Director regarding changes in plots and resources

Qualifications:

Extremely detail oriented
Must be able to manage multiple objectives that constantly shift in priorities
Strong organizational skills
Computer literate
Strong typing skills
Strong writing skills
Exceptional speaking and enunciation skills
Candidates must be age 20 or over
Must be available for trainings & meetings before and after camp is in session
Must be available for camp set-up & break-down before and after camp is in session
Onsite Availability is required from: July 3 – August 14
Experience working with children preferred, working with teens required
Stage managers, assistant stage managers, artistic directors, technical directors encouraged to apply
All candidates must submit to a CORI (criminal) and SORI (sexual offender) Background Check, intensive screening, and reference check.

Compensation:
$2200 – $2700 (Depending on Experience) for summer season (6 weeks as well as the pre-training preparation period) plus free room and board. This is an overnight position with onsite residency required.

Summer Camp Counselors

Are you / Do you:

Love working with kids?
Have a fascination with the fantasy genre?
Have a very active imagination?
A responsible and good role model?
Don’t mind being hit with foam weapons?
Like to dress in costume and wear cool makeup?
Consider safety BEFORE anything else – no matter how fun?

If you responded “yes” to each of the above, then you should consider applying to staff at our camp!

Our camp counselors receive one of the highest pay rates in the industry. We provide training, costumes (although you can bring your own!), props, make up, and foam weapons.

In return, our expectations are high. We require you to be responsible, flexible, and reliable. You must fully embrace and adhere to the concept that this camp is for the campers, which means that all of our staff are having the most amount of fun when our campers are having tons of fun. As such, the roles you play and the positions you hold are always in service of the entertainment value. We all have favorite characters we enjoy playing, but what is more important is if the campers like the characters (or at least like fighting them).

We only invite back staff who meet our high level of performance. It is an exhausting, demanding job that requires both physical and mental endurance. But you will have the time of your life and we can guarantee that you will never be bored!

All camp staff are required to have previous experience working with kids and teens and be at least 18 years of age. Acting experience is not necessary, but does help. We’re interested in mature decision makers – counselors and performers who like to take part in a creative, improvisational environment – but always with safety foremost in their mind. You must be exceptionally reliable and a good communicator. Punctuality is necessary as the nature of these activities requires precision timing. Professionalism is mandatory.

Please note that Wizards & Warriors Camp is owned and run by parents. Our own children attend these camps. Safety is our highest concern. We expect that it will be yours as well.

References required. Must be available: July 1 – August 12.

(2 positions left) Summer Camp Overnight Counselor positions pay is $2000 – $2500 (depending on experience and schedule) for 6 weeks plus room and board (includes paid training). This is an overnight position with onsite residency required.

(1 position left) Summer Camp Day/Quest Counselor positions pay is up to $1700 (depending on experience and schedule) for 6 weeks plus lunch (includes paid training).

Summer Day/Quest Camp hours are 9am-4pm (or as early as 7am and as late as 6pm) for up to 6 weeks and counselors do not reside at the camp. Residential/Overnight Summer Camp is 6 weeks with one or two days off each week and counselors are required to reside at the camp (except for their day off).

All staff, performers, and volunteers must submit to a CORI and SORI Background Check, intensive screening, and reference check.

The best candidates are…

Age 20 and over with experience working with kids of various ages. Teachers and childcare professionals are stongly encouraged to apply.
People who love teaching in a positive learning environment and who have afternoons or weekends available.
Residential/Overnight and Day Camp Counselors who have background in theater or acting.
Coaches, Teachers, Instructors, or Group Leaders who are passionate about working with kids, but may not have experience in our particular activities.

No experience in swordsmanship is necessary. We will train you!

Camp Counselor roles include:

Weapons Master
Guildmaster Librarian
Monster Chief
Ranger
Healer Guildmaster

We also have summer camp jobs for the following staff positions:

Make-up Artists
Prop Builder
Costume Manager
Videographer/Photographer
Various types of performers and entertainers (jugglers, storytellers, etc.)

Note: Entertainers need only be available for one day each week.

Remember: Hiring for our summer camp jobs is usually completed in early spring.

Before filling out this form: We are certainly interested in your previous experience with theater arts, roleplaying and other skills… but the most important skill of all is your ability to work with children and teens. Please make sure to include a full history of your experience working with kids including children with special needs or work history with summer camp jobs, mentor programs, teaching, etc.