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1 Cheley Colorado Camps 2018 Summer Staff Application Packet Summer Staff Dates: June 2 August 11, 2018 (limited positions available with end date of 8/5) The Application Process Questions? Staff@Cheley.com 1. Read through this entire packet. 2. International Staff: Apply directly to a staffing agency. We work with Camp Leaders, Camp Counselors USA, Camp America, and Wildpacks. 3. Complete the application at We will review your application and contact you by or phone. 4. Send this reference link to three people: They should not be family members. One can be a character reference and the other two should be professional references. Applications are not complete until all references are received. 5. If you are selected for an interview, we will arrange a time that suits your schedule. All interview are done by Skype unless you live near Denver or Estes Park, Colorado, and can come to one of our offices. Interviews are typically between 9 am 3 pm mountain time. Prior to your interview, read the job descriptions for your top three position choices and prepare a question about each. 6. We will be in touch within 2 weeks after your interview to let you if we have a position available. 7. If you are offered a position, you will be notified by phone. You will then receive time-sensitive paperwork via . These items must be completed within two weeks of the offer call in order to move forward with employment: (A) A signed copy of the offer letter, noting your position, dates of employment, salary, and other important information. (B) A completed fingerprint card for the FBI background check. We mail you the card and you take it to your local police station to have ink fingerprints taken. The cost is typically around $10. (C) Completion of the online course on Sexual Abuse Prevention. (D) Staff bio and photo. 8. If you are hired, you will be responsible for the following fees: Health exam- required if you have not had one since August 6, 2016; driving record- available through your state DMV; certifications necessary for your positon (Wilderness First Aid, First Aid, CPR); fee for your transcript (if applicable); travel to and from camp travel stipends are received upon arrival at camp as long as all arrival paperwork is completed within three days.

2 About Cheley Colorado Camps Our Mission: We build the lasting character and resiliency of young people, creating unique life experiences in a challenging and nurturing natural environment. Cheley was started in 1921 by Frank Cheley, and this is our 97 th summer. Jeff Cheley and Brooke Cheley-Klebe are brother and sister and are 4 th generation directors at Cheley. The Cheley Family We have two 4- week terms, with about 500 campers per term. We have 8 units, each with a director, assistant director(s) and counselors that work with the campers in that unit. A unit has around 60 campers and 15 staff members. Units are in three locations six units at Land O Peaks Ranch (LOP) in Estes Park, and Girls and Boys Trail s End Ranches (GTE and BTE) are about 7 miles away, in Glen Haven. Campers and counselors share cabins at LOP, and campers at the Trails End Ranches live in covered wagons and counselors live in cabins nearby. At LOP, there are two dining halls one for all the boys and one for all the girls. About once a week, there is an activity where a unit will get together with their brother or sister unit, or an all-camp activity. Units: BOYS GIRLS Ages 9-11 Lower Ski Hi ( Sky High ) Lower Chipeta Ages Ski Hi ( Sky High ) Chipeta Ages Haiyaha ( Hi-ahh-ha ) Senior Chipeta Ages Boys Trail s End Girls Trail s End Location: Beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, at the foot of Rocky Mountain National Park. It has a population of 4,000, and attracts a lot of tourists in the summer. Estes Park has a bowling alley, two movie theaters, numerous stores and restaurants, and a lot of great outdoor activities. Glen Haven has a population of less than 200 people and was hit hard by the flooding in There is a post office, a fire station, and don t miss the cinnamon rolls at the General Store! Estes Park is about an hour from Boulder and Fort Collins, and 1.5 hours from Denver. About Cheley Colorado Camps Transportation: Staff members are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp. We provide a travel stipend, which you receive at camp as long as your arrival paperwork is totally complete within 3 days of arrival. If paperwork is not complete, the travel stipend is forfeited. Many staff members bring their cars to camp. We provide a daily shuttle to and from town for staff who do not have cars. If you are flying to camp, Denver International Airport (DIA) is about 1.5 hours away. The Estes Park Shuttle will bring you to/from the Denver airport to camp. Book at Great things happen when youth and mountains meet!

3 Summer 2018 Dates Staff members must be available to work the entire summer, including staff training. You will have one day off and one night off each week. If you know you have a wedding, graduation, or vacation, please let us know during the hiring process and we will do our best to accommodate your dates. Staff Training and Summer Camp: June 2- August 11 Includes two 4-week terms and 1-week specialty camp Limited positions are available with August 5 end date Transportation Crew: May 17- August 5 Horseback Riding Counselors: May 27- August 5 Barn Crew: May 27- August 8 Directors and Assistant Directors: May 29- August 5 Post-Camp Work Crew: August What kind of staff members are we looking for? We are looking for people who are: Fun Community Oriented Self-Starters Team Players Patient Experienced with kids Willing to work hard Excited to work outdoors with children Skilled in particular activity areas Salary and Benefits Housing and meals are provided and staff members are expected to live at camp for the 10 week period. Salary is paid at the end of Pre- Camp (if applicable), half of the summer salary at mid-term in July, and the other half is paid at the end of camp in August. Note: International staff salaries are set by the staffing agency and may vary. Base Salary for Summer Staff for 10 week contracts Counselor, Support Staff $2,750 Horseback Riding Counselor $2,750 + $330 Nurse (per term) $2,200 Nurse Aide $2,850 Head Cook $3930- $4,180 Cook $3,180 $3,380 Head of Trans Crew $3,350 + $300 Trans Crew $2, $300 Rockstock Coordinator $3,350 Munch Inn $3,350 Ropes Facilitators/Climbing Wall $2,750 Barn Crew $3,350 + $330 Kitchen Asst./Laundry/Food Dude $2,900 There is additional pay for years worked at Cheley and certifications: WEMT/EMT $150 WFR/OEC Ski Patrol $100 Teacher (1-3 yrs exp) $150 Teacher (4-10 yrs exp) $300 CDL Trans Crew Only $250 ACCT/CWI/Ropes Lvl 1 $150 Ropes Course Level 2 $250

4 Travel Stipend A travel stipend is provided and varies by state. Travel checks are distributed at camp, as long as all arrival paperwork is completed within three days of arrival. If paperwork is not complete within three days, the travel check is forfeited. ***Note: International staff do not receive travel stipends.

5 Time Off Counselors have one day off per week (8:00 am to 1:00 am), and one night off per week (5:00 pm to 1:00 am) and are on program activities five days a week. On Sunday, all staff and campers remain in camp. There is a counselor cabin in each unit with a refrigerator. Many staff go into town (four miles from LOP and 7 miles from TEs) during time off. The gate is locked at 10:00 pm for security. Before that time, staff may drive into camp and park in their designated areas. After that time, staff park their cars at the gate and walk to their cabins. Cars parked at chain gate must be moved before breakfast or they will receive parking tickets. Time off for Support Staff varies by position, but will include one day off and one night off at a minimum. Required Certifications Staff members must have or be able to obtain the following certifications prior to staff training. Covering the cost is the responsibility of the staff member. A Wilderness First Aid course is offered at camp May 31 June 1, 2018 for $110 and First Aid is offered June 1 for $45. CPR must be obtained prior to arrival. These positions require Wilderness First Aid and CPR: Sports (BTE, GTE, Haiyaha, Senior Chipeta) Hiking Program Director Out of Camp Outcamping Rockstock Coordinator Backpacking HBO (Hiking/Backpacking/Out of Camp) Horseback These positions require First Aid and CPR: Sports (Lower Chipeta, Chipeta, Ski Hi, Lower Ski Hi) Outcamping Coordinator Rifle Unit Directors/Assistant Directors Campfire Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Nanny High Ropes Facilitators Nurse Aide Crafts These positions require CPR: Trans Crew Barn Crew Nurse These positions do not require certifications: Office Team Riflery Coordinator Ceramics Coordinator Crafts Coordinator Woods Coordinator Media Team Maintenance Laundry Kitchen Stores

6 Summer Staff Positions Our staff is made up of counseling staff and support staff. Counseling staff/unit positions include: Unit Directors and Assistant Directors Backpacking Campfire Crafts HBO (Hiking/ Backpacking/ Out of Camp Activities) Hiking Horseback Riding Outcamping Riflery Sports Sports/Mountain Biking (older units) Support Staff Positions include: Barn Crew Food Service: Head Cook, Cook, Kitchen Assistant, Storeroom Manager, Munch Inn Media Team: Photographer, Videographer, Online Editor, Graphic Designer Medical Team: Nurse, Nurse Aide Nanny Office Team: Hostess, Travel Coordinator Stores Laundry Transportation Crew Program Coordinators: Crafts, Ceramics, Woods, Riflery, Challenge Course, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Outcamping, Rockstock Counseling Staff Every day is a little bit different at Cheley, but we have tried to give you a little sampling of what a day may look like for each position. All staff at Cheley are part of the camp community. At different times throughout the summer, you may be asked to help the community in some way other than your set job description. Every counselor is first a counselor involved in the person-to-person relationships of guiding campers, helping them to make the most of their camp opportunity. Counselors live with and are responsible for a group of campers. They write weekly reports to parents, have meal supervision, maintain discipline, and set a good example. Counselors also help campers with laundry sorting, making beds, homesickness, and personal hygiene. Being a counselor is a very important position, and the choices they make affect the campers entire camp experience. The goal of the counselor is to give each camper a safe, fun, and memorable summer where they learn about themselves and learn to act spontaneously in the right.

7 Job Description: Counselor Typical Day: Counselor Requirements for Counselor Staff: Monday Saturday Sunday 1. Must be at least 19 years old and have completed sophomore year of college, or equivalent. 2. Live in cabins with the campers and one or more other counselors at Land O Peaks, or near camper wagons at Trail s End Ranches. 3. Care for and provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for each camper. 4. Observe camper behavior and assess its appropriateness. 5. Communicate effectively with campers, peers, directors, and camper parents. 6. Write weekly reports home to campers parents. 7. Assist campers with earning their program patches and keep accurate records of campers who have earned patches in their area. 8. Provide necessary instruction to campers, on program and in unit. 9. Identify and respond to environmental and other hazards that may affect the campers. 10. As with any job position at Cheley, you will be living and working in a camp community. At different times throughout the summer you may be asked to help the community some way other than your set job description. 11. Physical requirements: The physical ability and strength to lead activity five days a week. Counselors need to have visual and auditory ability to assess any unsafe environment or hazard, and the physical ability to respond appropriately to situations; especially those requiring first aid. 6:45-7:00 am Rise & Shine 7:30 am Breakfast 8:00 am Cabin/Wagon clean up, prepare Breakfast for day 9:00 am Activities begin Unit Staff Meeting 11:00 am Chapel inspirational, nature and camp focused; not religious 12: 00 pm Lunch 12:15 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Rest Hour Activity sign-ups for week 2:00 pm Activities begin Play Day or games 4:30 pm Activities end, store open for treats, camper shower 6:00 pm Dinner Cookout 7:00 pm Campfire Vespers 9:00-9:30 pm Bedtime Bedtime Please see additional job details based on the type of counseling position you are interested in.

8 Counselors: Backpacking, Campfire Counselors: Crafts, HBO Backpacking Must be at least 21 years old and have knowledge of the backcountry, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Indian Peaks Wilderness. Must be able to navigate off trail, hiking above timberline. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications required. Essential job functions: 1. Plan backpacking trips of two to five days in duration in Rocky Mountain National Park based on our permits. 2. Plan menus and food prep for each trip. 3. Lead backpack trips of ten campers and two counselors. 4. Teach cooking on backpacking stoves, Leave No Trace ethics, orienteering, basic geology(flora, fauna) and backcountry skills. 5. Drive campers and backpacks (which can change the balance of the van) in a fifteen-passenger van to and from the trailheads. 6. Must have physical strength to carry a heavy pack over varied ter rain (snow, tundra, boulders, loose rock, etc.). Campfire Campfire counselors run evening programs for their unit, Chapel, All Camp Campfire, Vespers, Choir, Final Banquet, and Recognition Night. During the day, they help in a variety of activity areas as needed. Must be a strong leader, outgoing, creative, team player, and have strong organizational skills. Ability to play an instrument and lead large group singing is preferred. First Aid and CPR certifications are required. Essential job functions: Crafts Plan and implement the craft program for the unit. Must have experience working with children. Experience in planning and teaching creative craft projects- pottery, silversmithing, woodworking, etc. is a plus. First Aid and CPR certifications are required. Essential job functions: 1. Plan six days of craft projects per week at a level appropriate for unit, with help from Crafts Coordinator. 2. Plan and set up craft show at the end of each term that highlights campers talents and projects offered over the term. 3. Keep a running inventory of all craft supplies. 4. Make sure the craft shop is kept clean and free of hazards. HBO (Hiking, Backpacking, Out of Camp Activities) Must be at least 21 years old and have knowledge of the backcountry, Rocky Mountain National Park and Indian Peaks Wilderness. Must be able to navigate off trail hiking above timberline. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications required. Will spend time hiking, backpacking, outcamping, and accompanying campers on whitewater rafting and/or standup paddle boarding trips, as needed. See job descriptions for Hiking, Backpacking, and Outcamping for more information. 1. Create a sense of community in unit, promote the Cheley Spirit. 2. Create a schedule and general routine for your evening campfires. 3. Attend weekly campfire meetings. 4. Recruit participants for Chapel, Vespers, and Banquet. 5. Coordinate and facilitate your unit skit for the All Camp Campfire. 6. Organize, plan, and run the Final Banquet. 7. Recruit participants for and help run choir practice. 8. Serve as a general counselor for daily programs.

9 Counselors: Hiking, Horseback Riding Counselors: Outcamping, Riflery, Sports Hiking Must be at least 21 years old and have knowledge of the backcountry, Rocky Mountain National Park and Indian Peaks Wilderness. Must be able to navigate off trail, hiking above timberline. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications required. Essential job functions: 1. Plan hiking trips into Rocky Mountain National Park and Indian Peaks National Wilderness five days per week. 2. Drive campers in a fifteen-passenger van to and from trail heads. 3. Day hikes include up to ten campers and two counselors. 4. Teach campers Leave No Trace ethics, orienteering, basic geology (flora, fauna) and basic backcountry skills. 5. Must have the physical strength to carry a heavy pack over varied ter rain (snow, tundra, boulders, loose rock, etc.). Horseback Riding Responsible for teaching the fundamentals of horse handling and basic riding to campers in a safe and fun manner. Depending on camper age, riding experiences include all-day trail rides, instructional ring rides, and overnight pack trips. Staff work with the ranch manager and barn crew to help ensure camper and horse safety. While your first job responsibility is that of a counselor, you are also a part of the horse program and need to be willing and able to balance requirements of both. The goal of the riding program is to teach campers of all skill levels safe horsemanship and horse care. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications required. Essential job functions: 1. Teach fundamentals of riding and horse care. 2. Ride five days a week. 3. Plan and present horse show events, showcasing camper skills in various events at the end of each term. Outcamping Must have knowledge of outdoors and a strong ability to plan creative outdoor activities. Outcamps range from one to three nights. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications required. Essential job functions: 1. Plan menu, order food and prepare equipment and supplies. 2. Plan and facilitate games and creative activities. 3. Instruct campers on proper camping techniques, basic geology (area flora and fauna), knot tying, Leave No Trace principles, outdoor cooking, and safe campfire conduct. Riflery Run the riflery program for your unit, and help in a variety of activities when riflery is not taking place. Strong emphasis on safety required. First Aid and CPR certifications are required. Essential job functions: 1. Maintain a safe and organized shooting range. 2. Teach and stress proper gun safety, shooting technique, help campers improve their aim, and teach them how to keep score. 3. Organize and keep records of camper scores and patch earnings. 4. Clean rifles and keep a running inventory of all supplies: safety goggles, ear protection, bullets, targets, etc. Sports/Mountain Biking Sports may include: basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee golf, archery, and more. First Aid and CPR certifications required. Wilderness First Aid required for Girls Trail s End, Senior Chipeta, Boys Trail s End, Haiyaha. Essential job functions: 1. Accompany campers on rock climbing trips with KMAC guides (older units). 2. Belay campers on climbing wall, under supervision Ropes Coordinators. 3. Lead mountain biking for older units: teach campers to ride on rough terrain, fix bikes, size campers to bikes, lead day and overnight trips. 4. Plan and run Play Day on the second Sunday of the term with the other sports counselors. This is a co-ed track and field day type event.

10 Support Staff: General Duties Unit Directors/Assistant Directors Support Staff members do not live with campers, and share cabins with other support staff members. Schedules vary by position, and all staff will have one day off and one night of per week. Essential job functions of a Support Staff member: 1. Must be at least 18 years old and have completed freshman year of college, or equivalent. 2. Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for each camper. 3. Observe camper behavior and assess its appropriateness. 4. Communicate effectively with campers, peers, directors, and camper parents. 5. Identify and respond to hazards that may affect the campers. 6. Physical requirements: The physical ability and strength to work long hours six days a week. Must have the visual and auditory ability to assess any unsafe environment or hazard, and the physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. All staff at Cheley are part of the camp community. At different times throughout the summer, you may be asked to help the community in some way other than your set job description. Unit Directors and Assistant Directors Each of the eight units has approximately 60 campers and 15 staff managed by a director and two assistant directors. Directors are responsible for all aspects of running the unit. Must be 21 years old. Essential job functions of both positions: 1. Build a close-knit community through thoughtful and deliberate leadership, planning, and preparation. 2. Provide safe, fun, and cohesive environment for campers and staff. 3. Know each staff member and camper by name. 4. Develop the staff, create leadership opportunities for them. 5. Help each camper feel safe, learn about him/herself and others, and have a fun and memorable summer. 6. Have clear expectations for staff concerning behavior, leadership, and how to do their jobs. 7. Lead weekly staff meetings covering camper concerns, upcoming events, reminders, etc. 8. Create a weekly schedule for campers and staff. 9. Keep records on patches that campers have earned. 10. Write an article about your unit for our newsletter, The Pack Rat. 11. Keep track of meal counts for the kitchen. 12. Maintain a clean lodge and high expectations for unit cleanliness. 13. Review and correct camper reports that are sent home weekly. 14. Complete all paperwork in a timely manner. 15. Make appropriate contact home to parents. 16. Flexibility is imperative. 17. Provide exceptional experience in management and leadership. 18. Give immediate feedback to staff (when appropriate) and complete two evaluations on each counselor over the summer. 19. Oversee the CILTs (Campers in Leadership Training) in your unit (older units) 20. Communicate concerns with the Boys /Girls Camp Director and keep him/her up to date on the needs and current functioning of the unit.

11 Support Staff: Barn Crew Typical Day: Barn Crew Barn Crew: A crew that cares for the horses at our Land O Peaks property and the Ranch. Barn Crew assists the Ranch Manager with care of the camp livestock and related facilities. They assist the Riding Director as needed. Because of the nature of working with livestock and children, days can be long, and start and end times are not based on a clock. You will live and work in close quarters with fellow Barn Crew members in the barn area and will be working with the goal of attaining the camp mission statement. The skills listed are not a complete list, and if an applicant does not possess these skills coming into the job, it does not disqualify them from the position. If a person has the willingness to learn and work hard they will be able to be a valuable member of the crew. Must have experience with horses and CPR certification. General job duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Catching, horse handling, feeding, grooming, mucking stalls/pens, tacking/untacking, horse health care, and occasional training. 2. Assist campers with mounting and dismounting, tying gear onto their saddle, and basic horse handling. These duties will be performed while working alongside the riding counselors. 3. Perform general facility maintenance, fence building and repair, use hand/power tools, operate/maintain machinery and vehicles. 4. Be physically able to lift small square bales of hay and sacks of feed repeatedly. 5. Be willing to work with and around a large group of horses. 6. Be able to drive a full size pickup. 7. Work as a member of a team and an individual to meet the goals of the riding program and camp. 5:45 am Wake up (could be as early as 4:15 am some days), 7:00 am Breakfast catch horses turned out for night, grain and feed horses, groom and tack horses 8:30 am Personal time before campers arrive. Assist campers in getting on horses and send rides out. Once barns are clear, begin mucking stalls. Work with campers with Colts program, hay/grain delivery and barn repairs, etc. 11:15 am Half-day rides start to return. Help campers dismount 12:00 pm Lunch and put horses away. 12:45 pm Usually some down time during rest hour, depending on what needs to be done. 1:45 pm Water horses for afternoon rides, help the riders mount. Afternoon projects may include: fence building/ repair, supply deliveries, ranch/barn maintenance, working with young horses, etc. 4:00 pm Rides begin to return. Help campers dismount and put 6:00 pm Dinner horses away, untack, grain horses. After the horses eat, turn out for night. 6:45 pm Water horses. After all horses are taken care of, you are done for the day.

12 Support Staff: Food Service Typical Day: Cooks Four head cooks, 14 assistant cooks, six, kitchen assistants, a storeroom manager, and two Munch Inn staff spread over four kitchens. Cooks Cooks work together to create delicious meals for the camp. We serve three meals a day and the cooks prepare and serve these meals. Experience with cooking in large quantities is preferred. Must be organized, a self-starter, a team player, and a leader with management experience. Must be able to lift pounds and stand for extended periods of time while working hours per day. Head Cooks must be able to manage the kitchen; supervise and assist the Assistant Cooks with food prep, service, and clean up; and oversee food safety and sanitation procedures. Cooks follow the lead of the Head Cook and are responsible for meal preparation and presentation. Essential job functions for all cooks: 1. Prepare three meals a day for people. 2. Follow guidelines for food safety and sanitation, basic food prep techniques. 3. Assist with cleaning of pots, pans and kitchen equipment daily. 4. Answer directly to health inspector s unannounced visits and make necessary changes. Head Cooks: 1. Train staff in the use of equipment, food safety and sanitation, and basic food prep techniques. 1. Order food, paper and cleaning supplies daily. 2. Supervise staff, distribute kitchen duties, and perform evaluations. 3. Create a pleasant work atmosphere in kitchen. 4. Supervise cleaning schedules and procedures. 5:45 Begin breakfast prep. Turn on equipment needed: 7:00 Eat breakfast ovens, griddles, dish machine. Set up coffee/tea. 7:30 Breakfast for campers and staff- serve and clean up 8:00 Prepare daily food order, receive dairy and food orders 11:30 Eat lunch and store properly. Prep lunch and as much of dinner as possible. Perform daily and weekly cleaning projects: shelves, hoods, walk-ins, walls, refrigerators, etc. 12:00 Lunch for campers and staff- serve and clean up. Head Cooks: Plan dinner prep and the next day s food order 1:30-3:00pm Afternoon break- length will vary, depending on how 5:30 Eat dinner much prep was done earlier in day 6:00 Dinner for campers and staff- serve and clean up. Prep breakfast items. Head Cooks: finalize food order, prepare cleaning and prep lists for the next day. 7:30 Finished for the day On Thursday and Sunday nights, we have cookouts, so the kitchen staff are typically finished earlier than usual. Kitchen Assistants The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for: 1. General dining hall cleaning (dining hall, kitchen, bathrooms). 2. Setting the dining hall for meals. 3. Washing and putting away dishes. 4. Daily trash run- separating recyclables and disposing of food trash.

13 Support Staff: Food Service Support Staff: Transportation Crew Storeroom Manager The Storeroom Manager, or Food Dude/Dudette receives and distributes food supplies from a central storeroom to various kitchens. Must have a valid driver s license; be patient, organized and flexible; and be able to work independently without a lot of direction. Must be able to lift, unload, and move food and supplies around camp (boxes up to 80 pounds each). Essential job functions: 1. Receive deliveries- store properly, rotating stock as appropriate. 2. Keep inventory of all food, paper and cleaning supplies. 3. Check in with Head Cooks and Munch Inn daily for order sheets. Deliver food, paper and cleaning supplies to kitchens daily. Deliver to Trail s End Ranches three times per week. 4. Maintain cleanliness delivery van, storeroom and dock. 5. Assist with the collection and disposal of trash around camp. 6. Help set up, deliver, and serve food as needed for special events. A Typical Day for Storeroom Manager A typical day starts at 6:30 am and finishes by 4:30 pm. The hours are estimates as they are contingent on how fast you work, delivery trucks being on time and getting food orders in a timely manner. Munch Inn Munch Inn manages menus and bulk lunches submitted by staff for out of camp trips. Must be able to lift boxes up to 40 pounds and move food. Munch Inn hours of operation are 7:00 am 5:30 pm. Essential job functions: 1. Practice food safety and sanitation procedures. 2. Read and assemble menus from counselors. 3. Assemble bulk lunches for out of camp trips. 4. Order and restock food and supplies. 5. Maintain a clean and friendly environment. Trans Crew handles daily transportation and maintenance needs, including busing campers to trail heads and outcamp sites. They sweep lodges and porches, and do other general maintenance such as fixing screens, roofs, toilets, furniture, cutting/splitting firewood, etc. Those driving campers must be at least 21 years old and have or be willing to obtain a commercial driver s license (training provided). Those driving equipment must be at least 19 years old with a valid driver s license. Essential job functions: 1. Provide safe transportation using 15-passenger vans, 24-passenger shuttles, and buses. 2. Provide upkeep of all camp facilities. 3. Work ten hour days, 6 days a week. 4. Drop off equipment at outpost sites using camp vehicles. 5. Keep outpost sites clean and prepared for each camp group. 6. Ensure camp property is kept at a high standard. A Typical Day for Trans Crew 7:00 am Arrival, check vehicle fluid levels, blow off porches 7:30 am Breakfast 8:30 am Drive campers/equipment to camp sites one or more 12:00 pm Lunch runs each day. Other tasks include: vehicle cleaning and maintenance; making friendship candles; maintenance tasks; trash run; help swing or barn crews; mop dining hall; sweep and blow out Chapel. 1:00 pm Continue morning tasks 5:00 pm End work most days. Some days are longer we will ask more of you.

14 Support Staff: Media Team Support Staff: Media Team Photographer, videographer, online editor, and graphic designer Photographer Essential job functions : 1. Capture necessary footage for print marketing from every unit and program area. 2. Take unit pictures and activity pictures for the yearbook, website, and slideshow. 3. Manage and organize photos on the computer, remove duplicates. 4. Work with media team to create a schedule that will allow equal coverage of all units and all activities. 5. Assist online editor, graphic designer and videographer as needed. 6. Be proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign on Mac computer. Videographer Essential job functions: 1. Capture necessary footage for video marketing from every unit and program area. Design, create and complete promotional video using Final Cut Pro on a Mac. 2. Manage and organize video footage on the computer. 3. Complete other video projects. 4. Update The Cheley Experience video. 5. Help create staff slide show at the end of staff training. 6. Assist units with creation of slide shows for the end of each term. Online Editor Essential job functions: 1. Upload photos of each unit daily to the Cheley Connection. 2. Post newsletters daily in the Cheley Connection. 3. Print s from camper parents for campers daily. 4. Assist the rest of the media team as needed. 5. Provide customer support for the Cheley Connection. Graphic Designer Essential job functions: 1. Be proficient in InDesign and Photoshop on a Mac computer. 2. Design, layout, and complete the 86-page Yearbook, using InDesign. Meet yearbook deadlines. 3. Work closely with Dave Schmidt at Studio 2 on the yearbook production. 4. Create a folder of photos for the Pack Rat newsletter. 5. Create a folder of pictures of scholarship campers for the John Austin Cheley Foundation. A Typical Day for the Media Team There will be times you have evening responsibilities and may have an hour of free time during the day. During a typical week, you should be out of camp all day on program at least two days. This could include: rafting, hiking, visiting an outcamp, or participating in other activities. 7:30 Breakfast 8:15 Plan your day 9:00 Program begins- capture footage or work on projects 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Office time to edit photos, organize photos/video, download footage, print s, and meet with team 2:00 Take photos or work on projects in the office 4:30 Free time for campers- capture needed photos or work 6:00 Dinner with media team 7:15 Time off or capturing special events

15 Support Staff: Medical Team Support Staff: Medical Team Nurse Six nurses and one nurse aide, covering four health centers Nurses are responsible for health care in their unit(s). Land O Peaks nurses cover days off for Trail s End Ranches. Must be licensed as RN, LPN, or doctor, and have CPR certification. Essential job functions: 1. Review current standing orders for camp health care protocols. 2. Keep health centers stocked with appropriate supplies. 3. Stock and re-stock First Aid kits carried by counselors out of camp. 4. Review camper medical histories and needs prior to their arrival. 5. Manage camper check in on arrival day: review allergies, meds and health needs, and oversee lice checks. Contact parents as needed to discuss discrepancies in needs and meds brought to camp. 6. Make campfire presentations about health promotion practices. 7. Determine when campers require evaluation by doctor, clinic, or ER. 8. Keep accurate record of all camper and staff visits to health center. 9. Store, distribute, and document all medications for campers. Pack needed medications for out of camp activities. 10. Assist with worker s comp paperwork if staff is injured on the job. 11. Complete report when campers are taken to local clinic/er. 12. Communicate regularly with directors regarding camper needs. 13. Contact parents if campers spend the night in the health center or are taken to the clinic/er. 14. Supervise and evaluate the nurse aide (Land O Peaks only). 7:15 am Camper medications 7:30 am Breakfast A Typical Day for Nurses 8:00 am Camper meds and care, clean and re-stock, prep medications 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Camper medications and care, clean and re-stock 6:00 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Camper medications and care, prep for next day 9:00-9:30 pm Camper bedtime Nurse Aide The nurse aide supports the nurses. First Aid and CPR certifications required. Essential job functions: 1. Support the nurses however needed. 2. Review current standing orders for camp health care protocols. 3. Keep health centers stocked with supplies and oversee ordering. 4. Stock and re-stock First Aid kits carried by counselors out of camp. 5. Assist with camper check in on arrival day: review allergies, meds, and health needs, and assist with lice checks. 6. Assist with campfire presentations about staying healthy at camp. 7. Keep accurate record of all camper and staff visits to health center. 8. Assist with medication distribution and packing of medications for our of camp trips. 9. Transport campers to physician, dentist or other medical appointments. 10. Complete report when campers are taken to local clinic/er. 11. Complete daily health care report for directors regarding all four health centers. Typical Day for Nurse Aide 7:15 am Camper medications 7:30 am Breakfast 8:00 am Camper medications and care 9:00 am Town run for doctor visit, paperwork, clean, assist with care 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Town run for doctor visit, paperwork, clean, assist with care 6:00 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Camper meds and care, gather info from all health centers for daily report 8:30-9:15 pm Camper medications and care 9:00-9:30 Camper bedtime

16 Support Staff: Nanny Support Staff: Office Team Four nannies that supervise the children of our year-round staff. Responsible for childcare for staff children under age eleven. Experience with young children, First Aid and CPR are required. Must have a valid driver s license and a high level of energy and enthusiasm. Essential job functions: 1. Every family is different! You report to your children s parent(s). This may be a family of three children or may be up to four children from different families grouped together. 2. Hours vary by family but will generally be 8:00 am 6:00 pm with some evening needs, depending on the family. Most families need childcare Friday mornings at 6:50 am during our staff meeting. 3. Your family may need you to sit with them at mealtimes to help. 4. Your family will determine your schedule and you will have one day off per week and most evenings off. 5. You may be asked to provide an additional 5 hours of childcare per week outside of work times (parents going to dinner, exercising, etc.). 6. You may be working when other staff members of off, and you may be off when other staff members are working. 7. Final Weekend of each term is busy and may require more hours. 8. Nannies live together in Sleep Inn in shared rooms. 9. You should come prepared with games and activity ideas. 10. The house should be cleaned up at the end of the day- put away toys played with, wash dishes you used, etc. 11. You may be asked to assist with light housekeeping and laundry. 12. If there are days childcare isn t needed, you will assist with other camp jobs in the office, store, laundry, etc. The Host and Travel Coordinator support our year-round office staff. Office Assistant All office staff members answer the phone, handle staff requests, meet parents, pick up and sort mail, clean the office, and assist in the day-to-day operations of the office. Must have experience with computers ( , Word and Excel) and basic clerical work, excellent phone manners, and a valid driver s license. Essential job functions: 1. Answer phones and give information about Cheley. 2. Greet visitors, help them sign in, give information and tours. 3. Type and photocopy programs for Horse Show and Chapel. 4. Respect confidentiality when working on paperwork tasks. Travel Coordinator The Travel Coordinator oversees all travel to and from camp for over 900 campers. This includes contacting parents and airlines, rising early on arrival and departure days to manage changes, and assisting with office tasks as time permits. This person must be very detail oriented, proficient on the computer, and have excellent phone manners. 7:30 am Breakfast A Typical Day for Hostess/Travel Coordinator 8:30 am Begin work in office. One person works from 8:00 am 12:00 pm Lunch 6:00 pm each day on a rotation. 1:00 pm Continue work in office 5:00 pm End work for the day 6:00 pm Dinner **Travel Coordinator will be up around 4:00 am on the busy travel day at the start of each term.

17 Support Staff: Stores Support Staff: Laundry Stores personnel run the camp stores that are open after breakfast and after activities in the afternoon. Stores stocks Cheley clothing, soda, candy, and basic equipment. The stores staff manage inventory, re-stock, sell, keep track of store charges, and imprint t-shirts. Campers and staff charge against accounts, and parents may use cash, check or credit cards. The Manager supervises the Hot Shot and runs the Boys Store. The Hot Shot goes to town twice per day to run the staff shuttle, pick up mail, and complete other necessary errands. She also sorts all of the mail each day and runs the Girls Store. Essential job functions: 1. Oversee the basic operations of the camp stores. 2. Assist in the office as needed on a daily basis. 3. Stock inventory, make displays. 4. Keep stores stocked at Boys Trail s End and Girls Trail s End. 5. Keep track of store purchases for each camper, and watch their accounts as not to let campers over charge. 6. Record t-shirt purchases and imprint clothing as needed. 7. Inventory at the start and end of the season. A Typical Day for Camp Store Staff 7:30 am Breakfast 8:30-9:00 am Store open for supplies 9:00 am Shuttle to town (Hot Shot). Tasks may include: stocking, 12:00 pm Lunch re-ordering, imprinting t-shirt, popping popcorn, and receiving ice cream orders. 1:00 pm Collect mail from Chipeta and Ski Hi Lodges, town run for mail, pick up staff (Hot Shot). Tasks may include stocking, re-ordering, imprinting t-shirts. 4:30-5:45 pm Store open for treats 6:00 Dinner The laundry team is responsible for washing all camper laundry each week. Skills needed: positive attitude, ability to work well with others, flexibility, patience, organization, self-starter. Must have a valid driver s license. Essential job functions: 1. Pick up, wash, and deliver camper laundry. 2. Keep linen storage clean and organized and manage inventory. 3. Clean the laundry room and laundry van. 4. Distribute linens to units weekly. This requires driving a 15- passenger van at camp and on mountain roads (training pro vided). 5. Communicate laundry needs with the Laundry Coordinator. 6. Communicate with nurses regarding laundry needs. 7. On days when there is no camper laundry, you will help with other tasks such as: working in the store, kitchen, or Munch Inn; cleaning; airport crew; parking and greeting parents; and office support. A Typical Day for Laundry Staff 6:30 am Collect laundry from units and start first load 7:00 am Eat breakfast 7:45 am Continue laundry for remainder of day. Clean and organize laundry and linen rooms. Return clean laundry to units. 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm There will be short windows for small breaks. Laundry will usually be completed by the middle of the after noon and you will be finished for day, unless other tasks are assigned. 6:00 pm Dinner. If there is no additional laundry, evening off.

18 Support Staff: Program Coordinators Support Staff: Program Coordinators Program Staff is responsible for staff training, fun and innovative lesson plans, supervising and evaluating staff, obtaining supplies, and overseeing equipment maintenance and inventory. Each day is different, and may involve observing or teaching in the activity area, planning, and meetings with the program directors. Must be organized. Crafts Coordinator Must have knowledge of arts and crafts and background in art. Teaching experience in the arts preferred. Essential job functions: 1. Train the eight crafts counselors and support their needs. 2. Create fun and innovative craft projects for the summer. 3. Oversee our silversmith, wood working and ceramics programs. 4. Oversee the craft shows put on by the craft counselors during Final Weekend of both terms. Ceramics Specialist Must have extensive knowledge of ceramics. Teaching experience in art preferred. Essential job functions: 1. Plan and teach half and full-day ceramics classes to male and female campers, ages Create castings for glazing. 3. Be available four days a week for afternoon free time hours when campers may complete projects. 4. Fire all camper projects, keep an inventory of camper work and help campers to complete their projects. 5. Set up a ceramics show at the end of each term that showcases the projects for parents. Woods Specialist Must have knowledge of woodshop tools and safety, First Aid and CPR. Teaching experience in the arts preferred. Essential job functions: 1. Plan and teach full-day woodshop classes to male and female campers ranging in age from Create sample wood craft designs to display for campers. 3. Be available three days a week during camper free time (4:00-5:15) when they may work on projects. 4. Keep an inventory of campers projects and help them complete their projects. 5. Set up a woodshop show at the end of each term that showcases the projects for parents. Riflery Coordinator The Riflery Coordinator trains and supervises the Riflery counselors (up to 8). He/she ensures that all equipment is in working order and safety procedures are being followed, keeps inventory of rifles and ammunition, repairs and maintains rifles, and orders supplies when needed. Requirements: riflery experience and certification, First Aid and CPR certification.

19 Support Staff: Program Coordinators Support Staff: Program Coordinators Ropes Coordinators A low ropes coordinator, climbing wall coordinator, and four high ropes facilitators. Ropes Responsibilities: Oversee general upkeep of elements and equipment, including keeping record of all equipment inspection and monitoring safety and possible hazards. Be creative and implement a variety of activities to accommodate both the age ranges as well as make up of groups. Climbing Wall Responsibilities: Work with groups of 8-12 campers and one counselor in half-day sessions, five days a week. Low Ropes Course Responsibilities: The challenge course consists of low ropes elements. Take groups of 8-10 campers through the teambuilding exercises in half-day sessions, five days a week. Process each exercise with group, oversee general upkeep of the course. High Ropes Course Responsibilities: Take groups of through half and full day programs on our high ropes course. Requirements: Experience leading low ropes group processing, facilitating high ropes elements, or leading climbing wall. Ability to teach proper belay, knot tying, and safety procedures. First Aid and CPR certification. Outcamping Coordinator The Outcamping Coordinator is responsible for organizing and packing the equipment necessary for overnights, overseeing the cleaning and maintenance of equipment upon return, maintaining and/or fixing broken equipment, monitoring trash, cleaning the Stuff Inn bathroom, and helping with parking. He/she oversees the outcamping program, maintains and repairs fishing equipment, and leads the fishing program. First Aid CPR certification required. Rockstock Coordinator Rockstock is a beautiful parcel of land complete with a stream, mountainous landscape, and easy access by a dirt road. There is a shelter to store gear and food and to prepare meals, a stone fire pit, a tree house, a few low ropes challenge initiatives, an outhouse, and numerous sites for building shelters and setting up camp. Rockstock is designed to provide an enjoyable, educational, advanced outcamping experience for groups of 12 kids, with help of one or two counselors. The Rockstock Coordinator works either with all boys or all girls and has a group for two to three days at a time. He/she is in charge of all aspects of the Rockstock program: meal planning and preparation, program planning (group games, leadership skills, orienteering, nature crafts, sling shots, hiking, bracelet making, fire safety, fire building, knots, making shelters, Leave No Trace ethics, etc.), equipment requisites, overall safety of the site and property maintenance needs, and providing a creative learning environment for the campers. He/she lives outdoors five days of the week. The Rockstock Coordinator must be able to be very independent, and yet connected to the Cheley community, and the Cheley experience. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications required.