Town of Bolton Employment Opportunities

Head Camp Counselor

Bolton Recreation Department runs an 8 week daily summer camp for ages ranging from 3 to 12 from the hours of 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday-Friday. Counselors provide guidance, support and leadership to campers throughout the summer. Counselors are in charge of keeping track of their group of campers. Counselors should be able to work with campers as a group but understand the individual needs of each camper through camp activities, games and crafts. Professionalism is to be shown when working with other staff members, parents as well as campers at all times. Always put the safety of the campers above all else. Counselor schedules are set as far in advance as possible to keep within staff to camper ratio. However there may be some days that staff will be asked to stay later, or come in early or come in on their scheduled ay off to fill the ratio requirements.

For more information and qualifications see job description here.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at minimum their sophomore year in high school.

Applicants must be available Monday through Friday June 22nd - August 14^th as well as a few preseason early- June mandatory training dates. First year camp counselors begin at minimum wage.

Please submit completed applications, cover letter and resume to the Bolton Recreation Director Carter Cochardo by email at ccochardo@boltonct.gov or at Bolton Town Hall, 222 Bolton Center Rd Bolton CT 06043.

 

Head Lifeguard

The Bolton Recreation Department is seeking both full time and part time seasonal head lifeguards. Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Director, lifeguards are responsible for the everyday safety and wellbeing of patrons at Indian Notch Lake. Lifeguards will strictly enforce all policies procedures and regulations with all patrons. Staff will work closely with other town staff on a daily basis and perform all rescues and follow up procedures. Lifeguards must have their Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. 

Please submit completed applications, cover letter and resume to the Bolton Recreation Director Carter Cochardo by email at ccochardo@boltonct.gov  or at Bolton Town Hall, 222 Bolton Center Rd Bolton CT 06043.

 

Lifeguard

The Bolton Recreation Department is seeking both full time and part time seasonal summer lifeguards. Under the direct supervision of the head lifeguard, lifeguards are responsible for the everyday safety and wellbeing of patrons at Indian Notch Lake. Lifeguards will strictly enforce all policies procedures and regulations with all patrons. Staff will work closely with other town staff on a daily basis and performs all rescues and follow up procedures including the use of follow up procedures, paper work and other available equipment. For more information and qualifications see job description here.

Please submit completed applications, cover letter and resume to the Recreation Director Carter Cochardo by email at ccochardo@boltonct.gov or at Bolton Town Hall, 222 Bolton Center Rd Bolton CT 06043, no later than April 10, 2026.

Summer Camp Counselor

The Bolton Recreation Department is seeking both full time and part time seasonal summer camp counselors. Under the direct supervision of the camp director, a Counselor is responsible for the supervision of campers, promoting and actively participating in all camp activities, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for campers. We are seeking motivated team members who believe deeply in the organization’s mission and who display a record of achievement in effective supervision & management of youth as it pertains to this position, building positive relationships and ensuring the safety and well-being of people of all ages.  Hours of work will vary between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm. 

For more information and qualifications see job description here.

Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old.

Applicants must be available Monday through Friday June 22nd - August 14^th as well as a few preseason early- June mandatory training dates. First year camp counselors begin at minimum wage.

Please submit completed applications, cover letter and resume to the Bolton Recreation Director Carter Cochardo by email at ccochardo@boltonct.gov or at Bolton Town Hall, 222 Bolton Center Rd Bolton CT 06043.

 

Summer Camp Director

The Bolton Recreation department is seeking a full time camp director. This position is a nine week position with one week to prepare summer camp and eight weeks of working one on one with community members and staff of the camp. The director will work full time, creating weekly lesson plans and be sure all counselors are following the rules and regulations of the job, working with vendors on workshop and field trip days and more. The camp director will work directly under the recreation director.