Returning Staff Application

Returning Staff Application- Summer 2008

Please complete this form if you've been a Counselor, AC, or Specialist at Four Winds before, and you're interested in working at Four Winds again for summer 2008.You must complete the form in one sitting, so you might want to scroll down and have a look at the whole thing before you begin.

Please Note - If you've been to camp before as a camper, CT, or Helping Hand, but not as a Counselor, AC, or Specialist, you must fill out the appropriate new staff application.

Part 1 - Personal Contact Information

Current Contact Information

First and Last Name
Email Address
Current Street Address
Current City
Current State/Province (If you live outside the United States or Canada, please click here. )
Current Zip/Postal Code
Current Home Phone
Current Cell Phone
List the dates you will be at the above address	from to

Permanent Contact Information

Is your permanent address the same as your current address? yes no If so, skip to the next section.
Permanent Street Address
Permanent City
Permanent State/Province (If you live outside the United States or Canada, please click here. )
Permanent Zip/Postal Code
Permanent Home Phone

Other Pertinent Information

For what position(s) are you applying? If you're applying to be a Counselor, please also list the activity area and specialty you'd like to teach (for example, "I'd like to be a counselor and teach archery and lacrosse in LSP.") For a list of available Specialist positions, click here. Feel free to list 1st choice, 2nd choice, etc.

Will you be at least 18 years of age by June 24, 2008 (as per ACA standard C-6)? yes no

Some positions (such as Heads and Trip Leaders) require someone at least 21 years of age. Will you be at least 21 years of age by June 24, 2008? yes no

Available for summer employment from to

Are you available to work through Aug. 30th for Junior Session next summer (Applicants able to work Junior Session will be given priority in hiring)? yes no

What is your citizenship?

Have you ever been convicted of any sex related or child abuse related offenses? yes no
If yes, please explain:

Are there any conditions that would make it impossible for you to fulfill your duties? yes no
If yes, please explain:

What reasonable accomodations are needed to complete the required job duties, if any?

Four Winds is an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free camp. Violoation of drug/alcohol/tobacco policies is cause for immediate termination. Are you willing to work under this regulation? yes no

Part 2 - Certifications

Do you hold any of the following certifications? If so, please list their expiration dates on the right. Please note, we require that all staff are certified in CPR and First Aid by the time they arrive at camp.
First Aid (Required)
CPR (Required)
Lifeguarding (Required of all Dock Staff and Trip Leaders)
Wilderness First Aid (Required of all Trip Leaders, but we can help get you certified)
Wilderness First Responder (WFR also meets the Trip Leader First Aid requirement)
EMT
USSA Sailing Instructor
ACA/BCU Paddling Instructor
Other Pertinent Certification(s)

Part 3 - Essay Questions

Please use the space below to tell us about your successes and struggles from last summer (or the last time you worked at camp). What are your goals for this summer?

Please use the space below to describe the skills, experience, and attributes you posess that make you a great candiate for the positions for which you're applying. Be sure to include any new skills and experience you've gained since you last worked at camp.

If you'd like to recommend any potential staff members, please write their names, email addresses and phone numbers here. Any notes about why you think they'd be good for camp and what they'd be interested in would be helpful too.

Each winter we visit college campuses for hiring purposes. We also send posters to colleges to post that lead potential staff to the website. Is there a strong reason to consider recruiting on your campus? Why? What suggestions do you have and how are you willing to help? If there is anything else you would like us to know, or if you have any questions for us, please use the space below.

By clicking the "Send" button below, you certify that all information given in this application and in any supporting documentation is complete and true.

Thank you so much for your interest in Four Winds! We very much appreciate your effort in filling out this application, and we'll be in touch shortly!