Apply for 2024 New Summer Staff

Please fill out the form below and click Submit to submit your application for consideration. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.

Summary
Title:	2024 New Summer Staff
ID:	2024 FT Staff
Department:	Summer
Contact Information
* First Name:
* Last Name:
Preferred or Nick Name:
* Date of Birth:
* Gender:
Preferred Pronouns:
* Email:
* Phone:
* Mailing Address Line 1 (Permanent address):
Mailing Address Line 2:
* City:
* State:
* Zip:

Summer Staff Qualifying Criteria

* Summer Staff must:
- be at least 18 years old.
- be legally eligible for employment in the United States.
- be able to safely lift 50 lbs. (with/without reasonable accommodation).
- complete a comprehensive medical history and required immunization forms (provided upon offer of the position).
- have completed one year of college or comparable life experience by the start of the summer 2025.
- submit a criminal background check (provided upon offer of the position).
- commit to working from mid-May through August 1, 2025 (activity training, staff training, and 10 weeks of summer camps).

If accepted, summer staff will be subject to a random drug test during the summer season.

By selecting yes, I agree that I have read, agree to, and meet the above criteria.

	Yes
	No

Introduction

* How or from whom did you hear about Camp John Marc (please be specific; use full name and/or relationship to camp)?

* On or before May 1, 2025, I will be:

	18-20 years old
	21+ years old

Are you fluent in any additional languages? If yes, what language and to what degree: elementary proficiency, working proficiency, professional proficiency, native.

Education

* High School Attended/Date of Graduation:

College(s)/University Attended/Date of Graduation:

Major/Field of Study:

Current Year in College/University

If you have not attended college, please share your comparable life experience.

Employment History

Please list any previous employment:

* Employer Name/Company #1

* Employer Phone number

* Nature of Work

* Dates Employed

* Reason for leaving

Employer Name/Company #2

Employer Phone number

Nature of Work

Dates Employed

Reason for leaving

References

Please list the details of three (3) persons who have knowledge of your character, experience, and abilities. One reference must be a person of a different gender, one family member, and one professional. Please note, current contact information is required for all references, as references will be contacted as part of the hiring process.

* Name of Reference #1 DIFFERENT GENDER

* Reference #1 Phone Number

* Reference #1 Email

* Relationship to Applicant

* Name of Reference #2 FAMILY MEMBER

* Reference #2 Phone number

* Reference #2 Email

* Relationship to Applicant

* Name of Reference #3 PROFESSIONAL

* Reference #3 Phone number

* Reference #3 Email

* Relationship to Applicant

Employment Availability

IMPORTANT 2025 DATES May 11-17: Certification Week (Challenge Course, Lifeguarding, Wranglers) May 18-23: All-Staff Training May 25-August 1: Summer Camps

* Please list your first date available to attend camp training (factor in any school commitments, travel time, etc.)

Skill Sets

Below is a list of the activities facilitated at Camp John Marc. Please select the activities that you would feel comfortable facilitating or have appropriate experience.

Adventure Activities

	Challenge Course (must be comfortable working at height above 25 feet; training/certification available)
	Archery (compound and re-curve bows; training/certification available)
	Fishing (tie knots, touch and remove hook from fish, fix reels, etc.)
	Sports & Games (team building, group games, GaGa Ball, etc)
	Nature (Native wildlife education and activities, bearded dragon and snakes care/education, nature hikes, etc.)

Aquatic Activities: Certification training starts at camp before Staff Training.

	Pool Lifeguard: (must complete American Red Cross lifeguard/CPR course and demonstrate continuous swim of freestyle and breast strokes for 300 yards).
	Boats Lifeguard: Canoes & Kayaks (must complete American Red Cross lifeguard course AND swim an additional 250 yards).

Equine Activities

Wrangler (knowledgeable/experience with horse care, first aid, tacking, feeding)

Creative Arts

Pottery (clay or kiln experience)

* Briefly describe/explain any other special skills, hobbies, and/or talents you have that would benefit the campers or camp experience.

Reflections

* What life experiences have prepared you and made you uniquely qualified for the summer staff position?

* There are many benefits of camp for children/teens, especially for children with chronic illnesses. What do you think some of those benefits are for campers? What do you foresee being some benefits for volunteers/staff?

* What do you like about the outdoors?

* Have you had previous experience in working with kids? If so, how?

Previous Camp Experience

Have you previously attended a camp at Camp John Marc? If so, in what capacity?

	Former Camper (summer or weekend)
	Former Counselor (summer or weekend)
	Former CJM Volunteer

Name of Camp(s) Attended

Have you previously attended any other summer camps (not at CJM) as a camper, counselor, or staff member?

	Yes
	No

If yes, what is the name of the camp and in what capacity?

Legal Information

* Please list all previous addresses since 18 years of age :

* Do you have a current, unrestricted driver's license?

	Yes
	No

If NO, please explain:

* Have you ever been fired and/or terminated from a job, or have you ever been suspended or required to withdraw from a school?

	Yes
	No

If YES, please explain:

* Have you ever been accused of, charged with, and/or convicted of any crime, including child molestation or crime endangering a child?

	Yes
	No

If YES, please explain:

* Have you ever been charged with a DUI and/or other motor offense?

	Yes
	No

If YES, please explain:

Authorization and Acknowledgement

The facts set forth in this application and any supplemental information are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, if my application for employment is accepted, falsified statements on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for immediate discharge. I hereby authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and employers listed above to give you any and all information concerning my employment, and any pertinent information they may have, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for the company to accept my application. If I am approved for employment, I understand that either the company or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of the company has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I understand that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the company.

* Signature:

* Today's Date:

I agree that this form may be electronically signed and agree that my typed signature is the same as a handwritten signature for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.

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