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We have four types of counselor positions. Please indicate one or two that you feel qualified for and interest you.
Cabin Specialist	This is just what the name implies. Your specialty is the campers in your cabin. You participate with campers in a variety of daily activities in which you are the catalyst, leader, helper, guide, listener and above all the role model. Experience working with children preferred- the more the better!
Group Leader	This is the essential leadership position in our organizational scheme. You are fully responsible for a "group" of campers (usually 20-30) who live in several cabins. You supervise 3 to 8 staff. Lots of time management, paperwork and "juggling" involved. You must have leadership experience for this position - having supervised staff and groups of people, as well as proven success in communication, discipline, organization, risk management and creative programming.
Activity Specialist	You instruct a specific activity area, such as: athletics, performing arts or fine arts, aquatics or outdoor activities. You must have formal teaching/ coaching experience in the specific activity, as you will be teaching most often on your own. Also, you wear 2 "hats"-- when you are not instructing in your area of expertise, you work with the group with whom you are living. You will be instructing children ages 7-16.
Activity Director	One who leads, supervises and maintains an activity area. Requires high level of expertise, experience making lesson plans, disciplining/ guiding. Must have formal teaching / coaching experience in the activity area, strong organizational skills, be a self-starter and above all, creative! You will be instructing children ages 7-16. If applying for Activity position, please indicate which activity.
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If applying for activity specialist or activity director, please indicate which activity: 1. If applying for an Activity Specialist or Activity Director position, please describe in detail your experience in the activities you feel qualified to teach. Please indicate whether you would consider yourself an "expert" or "assistant" leader in the particular activity area(s). Please also use this space to describe any other leadership experience. 2. If applying for a Cabin Specialist or Group Leader position, please list and explain any leadership experience you have had. Please list and explain any leadership experience you have had:
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Red Cross (or other) Certifications. List all current certifications (i.e. Red Cross, Coaching, etc.) or relevent training with expiration dates: Please list and explain any work or business experience you have had (please list contact names and phone numbers): If you ever attended a residential camp as a child, please give the name and location: Are you a smoker? Do you have any special dietary needs? Please list: Have you ever been involved in an incident involving sexual or physical abuse of a child? If so, please explain: Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? Including but not limited to alcohol related offenses. (We conduct criminal background checks on all employees) Tattoos and body piercings should be discussed. Please give careful thought to the next few questions: Some experiences that I've enjoyed with children are...(Please describe) Elements that I feel are essential to building a positive community are... Challenges I anticipate facing while working as a counselor are... Reasons I chose to work at camp are to gain...
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