Staff Dates & Wages ~ 2010 Sumer Season

The season runs for approximately 10 weeks, from June 15/16 to August 26, 2010. Certain positions report earlier.

Wage Schedule for 2010

Position Entry-level salary
Kitchen support staff
(early arrival included)
$1900 / season (approx. $190 per week)
Department staff $1900 / season (approx. $190 per week)
Assistant Unit Leader $1900 / season (approx. $185 per week)
Single Department Head $1950 / season (approx. $195 per week)
Relief Staff $1950 / season (approx. $195 per week)
Department Head $2000 / season (approx. $200 per week)
Unit Leader $2000 / season (approx. $200 per week)

Returning staff will receive the entry-level wage for their respective position, plus $50 per year of previous employment with the camp. For example, a returning Unit Leader with 3 previous years at Nor’wester base salary of $2,000 / season + $150 bonus = $2,150.00 / season.

Staff members with current Life Guard Training, Advanced First Aid, EMT, or other advanced certifications will receive an additional $50 per certification for the season, each year. Staff members with current Waterfront Lifeguarding will received $75.00.

Special Contract Positions

  • Program Director
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Head Counselor
  • Cook
  • Nurse