Lindsey Pierce
Hale Education
80 Carby Street, Westwood, MA 02090
What I Do
Outdoor Education
- Job Title: Coordinator of Camp and Community Programs
- Years in Profession: 14 years
- Job and Daily Responsibilities:
Our industry serves the community by fostering a love of nature and approaching education in new ways. We manage the safety and operations of recreational facilities including camps, waterfronts, challenge courses, and more.
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Lindsey assists in the coordination and management of Hale’s waterfronts and primarily focuses on Hale’s Family & Community Program. She administratively assists Hale’s Camp & Youth Programs as well. Prior to working at Hale, she was as a recreation therapist at a long-term pediatric hospital, where she helped design and implement recreational and leisure programs for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, lifeguarded adaptive swim programs, and operated the hospital’s waterfront during its summer program. Lindsey also works part-time at the House of Possibilities, where she provides respite, social, and recreational opportunities for youth and young adults with disabilities. She lives in Taunton with her dog, Moby, a terrier mix. When Lindsey is not working, she enjoys hiking, running, cycling, and spending time with family and friends. Lindsey is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies. I am also a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Pre-Employment Experience
I was a recreation specialist for 13 years at a pediatric long-term rehabilitation hospital.
List of classes that are most important/applicable to succeed in your profession:
- Human Growth & Development
- Psychology
- Management & Supervision/Therapeutic Recreation
- Recreation Leadership
- Nature Tourism
- Outdoor Recreation
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities available for high school and/or college students to learn:
Many! We are always looking for beach and boating attendants, lifeguards, water safety instructors, and boating leads for kayaking, SUP, canoeing, rowing, and sailing. Our camps hire counselors for Hale Day Camp, Hale Mountain Biking Camp, Hale Adventure Camp, and Hale Outdoor Learning Adventures.
Contact Me
Advice From A Leader
Ask questions! The outdoors have so much to offer in terms of employment. There are so many ways to get outdoors for education, teambuilding, and having fun.