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Staff Application Form
2011

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Contact Information
Full Name Bird Name
Home or Permanent Address
E-mail Address
Address Cell phone
Address
City, State, Zip
Country
Phone
College/Temporary Address
Address
Address
City, State, Zip Dates at School
Country
Phone
Camp Sessions
Dates of Camp: All sessions begin on Sunday and end on Saturday except Session 6, which will consist of specialty camp. mini-camp and a Father / Daughter session (ending 8/16). Check all sessions for which you are applying.
Session:
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Mini F/D    Check One:
Volunteer Staff
Paid Staff
Begins:
7/10 7/17 7/24 7/31 8/7 8/14-19 8/14-17 8/19-21

PRE-CAMP TRAINING will begin on Saturday, June 25, 2011.   All staff is expected to be in camp by that date unless permission has been given to arrive later. Staff contract ends Monday - August 22, 2011.

Job Preference
- Select the position(s) for which you are applying:
Counselor
CILT Coordinator
Office Worker
Head Nurse
Division Director
Maintenance Supervisor
Camp Store Manager
Assistant Nurse
Activity Specialist
Maintenance Assistant
Food Service Manager
Wilderness Trip Leader
Assistant Director
Business Manager
Food Service Assistant
Assistant Trip Leader
Waterfront Assistant
Registrar
Dining Hall Hostess
Photographer/Web Mgr
Activity Assistant
Weekend/Stayover Staff
Other
Age Group Preference
Please select two (2):
Voyager
(2nd grade)
7 years old
Pathfinder
(3-4 grades)
8-9 years old
Trailblazer
(5-6 grades)
10-11 years old
Challenger
(7-8 grades)
12-13 years old
Explorer
(9-11 grades)
14-17 years old


Activity Abilities
- Indicate your ability and interest in participating in the following activities by numbering as follows those items listed below: 0=no ability or interest, 1=interested but need to learn, 2=able to assist, 3=qualified to teach.

  Swimming
  Riflery
  Campcraft, OLS
  Sports, Games
  Canoeing
  Fishing
  Drama, Mime
  Newspaper
  Sailing
  Archery
  Photography
  Music
  Horsemanship
  Nature
  Drawing, Painting
  Hiking
  Outdoor Cooking
  Rowing
  General Crafts
  Ropes Course
  Sign Language
  Orienteering
  Other 
Certifications
Check any certifications and/or instructor's ratings and list training and experience you have in the following or other areas:  (Having taught an activity at camp does not mean you are "certified."  Please mark these off only if you have received special training in the area.)

Lifeguard
CPR Instructor
Community CPR
Archery
Lifeguard Instructor
CPR, Profl. Rescuer
Community First Aid
OLS
WSI
Adult CPR
Responding to Emerg.
NRA
Canoeing Instructor
Child CPR
EMT (state: )
CILT 1
Sailing Instructor
Infant CPR
RN (NY License)
CILT 2 graduate
Horsemanship Instructor
Ropes/Challenge Course
LPN
Other
Personal References
Please give the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three people (no relatives) who have knowledge of your ability, experience, and character. This applies to return staff as well as to new staff. We are required by law to check references each year.
Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
Name
Address
Address 2
City, State, Zip
Country
Home Phone
Business Phone
E-mail
Education
Years School Major Subject Degree(s) Granted
Previous Employment
Dates Employer Address/Phone Nature of Work Supervisor Reason for Leaving

I am a

NEW APPLICANTS
- Please answer the following questions:  
   
1. How did you become a Christian? What have you done in the past year to contribute to your spiritual growth?
2. Why do you want to be a part of the Camp Cedarbrook staff?
3. Describe any previous camping experience and/or other experience that you have had working with children.
4. What do you think a camp counselor/leader should be like? What kinds of leadership experience have you had?
5. What kinds of discipline do you think would be appropriate in the camp setting?
6. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor or any crime related to the abuse, mistreatment, or molestation of children? Yes No
7. Are there any reasons you may have difficulty performing any of the essential functions of the job for which you have applied? Yes No
8. Do you have a legal right to work in this country? Yes No
9. Are you between the ages of 18 and 70? Yes No
RETURNING STAFF
- Please answer the following questions
1. In what ways have you grown spiritually since last summer? What have you been doing during the year to contribute to your spiritual growth?
2. Why do you want to work at camp this summer? Why the particular job you indicated?
3. Has your personal lifestyle this past year been consistent with the standards for a Cedarbrook staff member in the areas of use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and sexual morality?  Please answer "Yes" or "No".   If no, please explain:
4. What topics/activities would you like to see included in the pre-camp training time this summer? Scheduling ideas?
5. Are there any any changes to answers from previous applications regarding work eligibility, criminal record, or ability to perform the job for which you are applying?   Yes No
6. This is my th summer on staff at Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks. I have previously worked in the positions of
I understand that being a Cedarbrook staff member means serving, cooperating with the administration and other staff members, obeying camp policies, and sacrificing personal desires for the best interests of campers and the good of the camp.  My chief aim will be to share Christ through word and the example of a Biblical lifestyle. I understand that the use of alcohol and/or tobacco, drug abuse, abuse of campers or other staff members and sexual immorality (homosexuality, adultery, fornication) are inconsistent with this lifestyle and incompatible with the goals of the camp, and that engaging in any of these behaviors or promoting them to others will result in my immediate dismissal from staff/camp.

I authorize investigation of all statements herein and release the camp and all others from liability in connection with same. I understand that, if employed, I will be an at-will employee and that any agreement to the contrary must be in writing and signed by the director of the camp. I understand that untrue, misleading or omitted information herein may result in dismissal, regardless of the time of discovery by the camp.

Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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