Staff Dates & Wages ~ 2012 Sumer Season

The season runs for approximately 10 weeks, from June 9/13 to August 23, 2012. Certain positions report earlier.

Wage Schedule for 2012

Position Entry-level salary
Kitchen support staff
(early arrival included)
$1950 / season (approx. $195 per week)
Department staff $1950 / season (approx. $195 per week)
Assistant Unit Leader $1950 / season (approx. $195 per week)
Single Department Head $2000 / season (approx. $200 per week)
Relief Staff $2000 / season (approx. $200 per week)
Department Head $2050 / season (approx. $250 per week)
Unit Leader $2050 / season (approx. $250 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 $2,050 / season + $150 bonus = $2,200.00 / 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