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CAMP THUNDERBIRD STAFF APPLICATION:

General Information

Your Name

Permanent Address


city	state	zip

Country:

Phone:

Current Address


city	state	zip

Country:

Current Phone:

E-mail:

Emergency Contact Number:

Our insurance company requires us to perform criminal background checks on all of our employees. Please provide driver's license and social security number information for this purpose:
Valid Driver's License #	State: Expires:

Indicate the position(s) for which you are applying:*

*Note: Age and/or Sex are bona fide occupational qualifications for the following positions:
Cabin Counselor/Activity Instructor

If you are applying for these specific positions, please answer the following questions:

Sex:

Date of Birth:

Where did you hear about us?

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE Sections A, C and E.

Complete Section B if you are applying for a Counselor, Activity Specialist, Unit Director, or other Administrative Positions.

Complete Section D if you are applying for a nursing, Office, Food Service, Maintenance, or Laundry Position.
*Please attach an additional sheet, if necessary.

Section A

Do you smoke? Yes: No: (We ask staff not to smoke in front of campers.)
Due to limited staff housing, do you have family members who will be residing with you at camp?
Yes: No: If yes, how many? Ages/Sex

I am applying to work at: Boys Camp Girls Camp Both

Education
High School/ College:	Major:	Year in School:	Degree

Previous Employment - List past two summers or years .

Position 1
Position:
Job Description:
Employer:
Phone #:
Dates Employed:

Position 2
Position:
Job Description:
Employer:
Phone #:
Dates Employed:

Position 3
Position:
Job Description:
Employer:
Phone #:
Dates Employed:

Camp Experience

Camp:
Director:
Location (city/state):
Phone #:
Dates Attended/Employed:

2)

Camp:
Director:
Location (city/state):
Phone #:
Dates Attended/Employed:

3)

Camp:
Director:
Location (city/state):
Phone #:
Dates Attended/Employed:

MINIMUM SALARY EXPECTED
Keep in mind we provide room,board, laundry, and travel allowance.) CAMP PERIOD IS 8 WEEKS PLUS PREE-CAMP PLUS ONE DAY. With two optional weeks available. Dates Available:

References(3) - Employers or educators only - no relatives/friends/co-workers - who can evaluate your prior job performance or your work with children. Ask them to mail the form directly to Camp Thunderbird. Please print and send one copy of the reference form to three recommendors.
Name:	Relationship:	Address (city/zip):	Phone #:

Section B

With what age group do you prefer to work? (8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16)
1st Choice 2nd Choice Is this important to you?

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION Please put:

   (0) for those activities in which you have no experience.
   (1) for those activities you can ORGANIZE and TEACH as an EXPERT;
   (2) for those activities in which you can ASSIST;
   (3) for those in which you have participated.

OUTDOOR SKILLS
Outdoor Cooking	Orienteering	Ropes or Teams Course
Climbing Rock Exp.	Climbing Wall - Indoor	Backpacking
Bike Touring	Mountain Biking	Bike Maintenance

NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE
Costuming	Dancing	Crafts

DRAMA
Improvisation	Play Directing	Skits and Stunts
Jazz Dance	Clowning	Puppetry

WATERFRONT SKILLS
Canoe Tripping	Canoe Instruction	Sailing
Motorboating	Kayaking	Water Skiing
Ski Boat Driver	Fishing	Swimming

MISC
Ecology (Nature Lore)	Horseback (Western)	Horseback (Hunt Seat)
Riflery	Archery	Astronomy
Newspaper (Writing)	Newspaper (Artwork)	Music
Aerobics

CERAMICS
Pottery (Wheel)	Pottery (Hand Building)

ARTS AND CRAFTS
Jewelry Making	Leatherworking	Paper Making
Basketry	Weaving	Spinning
Natural Dyeing	Wood Carving	Blacksmithing
Woodworking	Copper Enameling

GYMNASTICS
Uneven/Parallels	Balance Beam	Floor

ATHLETICS

Softball	Baseball	Soccer
Football	Basketball	Volleyball
Tennis

PHOTOGRAPHY
Darkroom	Picture Taking	Videography

Which of the Activities Listed Above Would You Like to Teach? Describe your level of proficiency in each. (Qualifications gained, teams joined, offices held, awards won, etc.)
First Choice:
Second Choice:
Third Choice:

If you are interested in our tripping programs (backpacking, canoeing, bicycling) describe in detail your experience and qualifications, specifically listing your backcountry skills and practices. (Trip staff applicants should attach a resume of their experience)

Do you have any current certifications relevant to a position at camp? Certified by which organization? Be specific if not listed.

	Month/Year Taken	Certified by
CPR
First Aid
Lifeguard
LGT
WSI
WFA
WFR
WEMT
EMT
WEA
Horsemanship Safety Instructor
Camp Horsemanship Instructor
Other
Other

Section C

WHY do you want to be on staff at Thunderbird? WHAT contributions do you think you can make? Include specifically any experiences you have had in working with young people: training in camping, recreational or other related fields, and/or any experience which may be relevant to this application.

Working in a camp community requires teamwork and positive role modeling to accomplish specific goals for our campers. How do you see yourself fitting into this environment?

Do you have any additional skills that you can share with us at Thunderbird? ie. playing an instrument, song leading, teams course facilitator, clowning, puppetry.

Section D

Check Position Desired at Camp:

Nurse

Office

Food Service

Maintennce

Laundry

What specialized training do you have which might qualify you for this position? Be specific.

Section E

Have you been convicted or do you have a pending charge of a felony or misdemeanor? Yes No
Have you been charged or convicted of a child abuse or sexual abuse offense? Yes No
If yes, indicate on a separate piece of paper the charges, conviction, dates and circumstances.

The statements in this application are true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of information shall be considered sufficient reason for withdrawal of an offer or subsequent termination of employment.

I authorize Camp Thunderbird to contact all persons named in the application, including employers and references, to provide Camp Thunderbird with any relevant information that may be required to arrive at an employment decision.

I understand that, if an offer of employment is extended, I will be required to supply the employer with a written record of a recent medical examination and physician's statement that I have undergone all the required shots permitting me to work closely with children.

I understand that consumer reports may be obtained as a part of being employed by Camp Thunderbird. The reports may be procured by your representatives, and may include my driving record, an assessment of my insurability under the company's insurance coverage, or criminal background.