YMCA OF GRAYS HARBOR YMCA CAMP BISHOP Summer Staff Supplemental Application

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1 YMCA OF GRAYS HARBOR Summer Staff Supplemental Application (Applicants for paid positions must also submit a completed YMCA of Grays Harbor Employment Application. Applicants for volunteer positions must also submit a completed YMCA of Grays Harbor Volunteer Application. ) Applicant Profile Name (First, Middle, Last) Date Current Address Primary Phone Secondary Phone School Attended or Graduated Major T-Shirt Size Sweatshirt Size Age Please check appropriate box: Over 16 Over 18 Over 21 Desired Position (Please see Summer Staff Levels & Positions below for more information.) Certifications Please note: Mandatory First Aid/CPR certifications MUST be completed by JUNE 1, Please include copies of valid certifications with your application. Please check those certifications that you will have before June 1 st, and will expire after August 15 th. (ARC= American Red Cross) Expiration Date Expiration Date Expiration Date ARC First Aid Valid Driver s License Wilderness First Aid ARC CPR WA Food Handler s Permit mandatory for all kitchen staff. Other ARC/YMCA Lifeguarding CPR/PR Other

2 Tell us about yourself: Any previous camp experience?: Y N If Yes, indicate as: Camper or Staff Member Please describe awards or special recognition that you have received at work, school, or volunteer: List 3 adjectives that best describe yourself, and explain why you chose those adjectives Explanation: Organized Camp Experience Staff or Camper. Please include Outdoor School. Position Camp Name Camp Director Phone Dates Age Groups I would most like to work with these age groups: (circle 2) Grades K-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-9 I have the most experience working with these age groups: (circle 1 or 2) GR K-3 GR 4-6 GR 7-9 I want to develop more skills working with these age groups: (circle 2) GR K-3 GR 4-6 GR 7-9 Program Skill Levels Please rate yourself in the following activities with which you have experience. 3 = can competently and independently teach to youth. 2 = can assist in teaching to youth. 1 = have had some experience with. Kayaking Drama / Skits Orienteering Leave No Trace Canoeing Story Telling Cheer Leading Survival Skills Water Skiing Song Leading Athletics (list) Fire building Wakeboarding Archery Nature Hikes Swimming Arts & Crafts Wildlife Outdoor Cooking Field Games Low Ropes Course Weather Treasure Hunt

3 Supplemental Questions Please type your response to these questions in detail on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Why do you want to work at YMCA Camp Bishop? 2. Why did you choose your Desired Positions? 3. Describe your greatest achievement. Why was it significant, what steps did you take toward the achievement, what was your motivation, who did you work with, and what was a setback or challenge you encountered? 4. What skills and experience do you have working with children? 5. What other skills and experience would you bring to our camp community? 6. What goals do you have for this summer; what are you looking to gain from a summer at YMCA Camp Bishop? 7. YMCA Camp Bishop expects its employees to be drug/alcohol free. Do you see yourself having any problems correctly following this policy throughout the summer? Please Read YMCA Camp Bishop is committed to providing a safe environment for our campers and staff. We are aware that there are people who seek employment working near children for the wrong reasons. Therefore, through the initial screening process and on-going supervision, we do everything in our power to monitor the safety and wellbeing of our campers and staff. In order for YMCA Camp Bishop to attract the highest quality staff, extensive inquiries may be made concerning your prior employment and background. Applicant s Signature DATE

4 YMCA OF GRAYS HARBOR Summer Staff Levels & Positions Volunteer Staff / Counselor-In-Training (SIT / CIT) Overview: For experienced campers, age years old, a Staff-In-Training (SIT) position makes a great first job. SITs learn responsibility, accountability, and leadership through serving others all in the beautiful environment of camp. SITs attend Staff Training Week and two other weeks during the camp season. During this time, SITs have the opportunity to try working at camp at a lower commitment and responsibility level than paid Staff, and we get to see if they have the potential for greater work. Positions: Program & Kitchen Assistants (4 per week) Requirements: Kitchen staff must have a current Food Worker s card. Please note: Volunteer applicants must complete a Volunteer Application Packet available at the YMCA of Grays Harbor. Junior Staff Overview: For young people age years old, a Junior Staff position is a great opportunity to gain career and life experience, prove their work and personal ethics, and develop their emerging leadership skills. Experience is highly preferred, typically as an SIT, leadership positions at school or community organizations, or Outdoor School. These are the first paid positions at YMCA Camp Bishop, and are required to work Staff Training Week and all five weeks of summer resident camp. Positions: Kitchen Staff (4), Lifeguards (4), Arts & Nature Staff (3) Requirements: Kitchen staff must have a current Food Worker s card. Lifeguards must have current ARC certifications. Current First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred for all staff. Please see following page for Staff and Senior Staff positions.

5 Staff Overview: Proven leaders age18-20 years old, with camp staff experience and/or related education, Staff members are the backbone of YMCA Camp Bishop. Ready for increasing responsibility, Staff members serve as Cabin Counselors and Program Area Directors leading, guiding, and ensuring the emotional and physical safety of 8-12 campers. Counselors live in cabins with campers, and are positive role models and skilled problem solvers. Staff members work as a team with other counselors, with the guidance and support of a unit director. Positions: Archery Director (1), Aquatics Director (1), Nature Director (1), Challenge Course Director (1), Challenge Course Assistant (1), Cabin Counselors (9 each Boys & Girls), Cook (1), Medic Assistant (1), Maintenance Assistant (1) Requirements: Kitchen staff must have a current Food Worker s card. Aquatics Director must have current ARC certifications. Challenge Course staff must have current certifications or attend required training. Previous camp staff experience strongly desired for all Staff positions. Current First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred for all staff. Senior Staff: Overview: Senior Staff age 21+ years old, are the top leadership of YMCA Camp Bishop. Responsible for the operation and safety of all aspects of camp, these positions are highly demanding and deeply rewarding. The Program Director oversees all Program Area Directors, Program Staff, and SITs; the PD is the senior staff member after the Camp Director. Boys and Girls Leads model exemplary behaviors and staff performance while living in cabins with campers and the teams of Cabin Counselors they supervise. The Medic is responsible for emergency response, first aid, determining need for escalation of care, and administering all regularly prescribed medication in camp; the Medic may supervise a Medic Assistant. Positions: Program Director (1), Girls Lead (1), Boys Lead (1), Medic (1) Requirements: Kitchen staff must have a current Food Worker s card. Aquatics Director must have current ARC certifications. Challenge Course staff must have current certifications or attend required training. Previous camp staff experience required for all Senior Staff positions; graduation from a college recreation or education program may be substituted for experience. Medic must have at least a current First Responder certification; EMT or RN are strongly preferred. Current First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred for all staff.