Westview on the James

                   Summer Camp                    

Staff Application

 

Position (s) applied for: (check all that you would consider)

____ Junior Counselor   ____ Senior Support Staff  ____ Senior Counselor

____ Activity Specialist  ___  Health Supervisor      ____ Lifeguard

 

Full Name_____________________________  Prefer to be called _________________

 

Date of Birth ______________

 

Your current mailing address                          Your permanent address (if different)

 

______________________________           ________________________________

 

______________________________           ________________________________

 

______________________________           ________________________________

 

Telephone (       )________________            Telephone (       )___________________

 

E-Mail ________________________            E-Mail ___________________________

 

Church Affiliation:  Church name_____________________________________

   

      Member? ___ Yes   ____ No     If yes, our long? ________

 

     Activities you have been involved in at church or in another religious organization?


     _________________________________________________________________

 

Education: (circle level you will have completed as of the end of this school year)

                                            High School - 9  10  11  12  College - 1  2  3  4  5  6

 

      Last school attended _______________________________________________

    

      Major __________________________     Minor __________________________

 

      Extracurricular Activities (school related) ______________________________

 

      ________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

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Skills and Experience

Camp Experiences:

                                                                 If staff                      Dates Attended/

Camper or Staff?     Camp Name     in what capacity     Worked  

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

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Any other camping experiences?

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

Other Work Experiences:

 

Where?                                Date (s) Worked                 Length of Employment

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

Have you been convicted of a Misdemeanor of Felony crime?  ______ If yes, please explain.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

 

Are you subject to any court order involving sexual or physical abuse of a

minor, including, but not limited to a domestic order or protection? _____ If yes, please explain

______________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

Driver's License:

 

     Drivers of camp vehicles must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license and a willingness to take behind the wheel training and classroom training.  If you fulfill these requirements, please provide the following information.

     License #_______________________________     State _______________

     Have you been convicted of a moving violation within the past three years?

     ______ Yes _____ No      If yes, please explain: _____________________________

______________________________________________________________________

If asked to be a camp driver, a DMV record check will be required.

 

Certifications:     (Please circle any current certifications)

 

Standard    CPR    Lifeguard    Water Safety   Small Craft   Archery     Belaying

First Aid                                       Instructor

 

High Ropes   Other _______________  Please attach photo copy of certification (s) with application or bring to interview.

 

Major Interests and Hobbies:  _____________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

Do you play a Musical Instrument? If so, what ________________________________

 

Are there any camp related activities that you are willing to teach?

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

How did you hear about this job opportunity? _________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

Why would you like to work at Westview? ____________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

     The position you are applying for will require you to work on Sunday afternoons and holidays during the Summer camp season.  From Sunday at 2:00 pm through Friday at 9:00 pm, you will be on 24 hour a day call.  Are you willing to work such a schedule?____

 

     Are there any factors which could possibly interfere with your ability to perform the job for which you have applied (i.e.  any dates during the Summer camp season that you would be unable to work?)_________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

 

References:  List three people with complete addresses - please use   ministers, youth leaders, college professors, teachers, even camp directors but not family, friends or fellow students.  Please include with your application at least one letter of reference.

 

Name                                                               Telephone #                                Relationship

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

All of the information I have given in applying for this position is true to the best of my knowledge.

 

     Signature of applicant _____________________________________ Date ________

 

Westview on the James is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Mail application to:   Westview on the James

                                      1231 West View Road

                                      Goochland, Virginia 23063 or fax: (804) 457-2178