Online Staff Application Form

To apply to become a part of our camp family, please return your completed application to camp or complete the online application. The Athens YWCO Camp for Girls does not discriminate against any person due to age, sex, race, religious creed or national origin.

General Information

*Full Name:

*Email Address:

*Permanent Address:

*City, State, Zip:

*Present Address:

*City, State, Zip:

Home Phone:

*Cell Phone:

Date of Birth:
(MM/DD/YYYY)

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School Attending:

Current Year:

*Available Dates: (MM/DD)

From: To:

T-Shirt Size:

How did you learn about Athens YWCO Camp?:
(word of mouth, alumnus, friend. please be detailed!)

Please list any current certifications you hold:
(Ex. Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, WSI, Basic Canoe, Archery, etc.)

Activity Preferences

For the following activities, put a “1” for activities you would be comfortable leading or a “2” for those that you would like to assist with. Feel free to list any other activities in the provided blanks.

Arts and Crafts

General Crafts
Basketry
Candle Making
Dark Room/ Developing
Digital Photography
Knitting
Painting
Pottery
Firing clay
Sketching/Drawing
Weaving
Other:
Other:

Sports

Archery
Cheerleading
Fishing
Frisbee Sports
Soccer
Volleyball
Softball
Tennis
Golf
Outdoor Games
Other:
Other:

Performing Arts

Play Directing
Skits
Theatre Games
Improv
Choreography
Singing Lessons
Sign Language
Other:
Other:

Outdoor Living Skills

Backpacking
Hiking
Overnight Camping
Minimum Impact Camping
Orienteering
Outdoor Cooking
Fire Building
Survival Skills
Teambuilding Games
Low Ropes Course
High Ropes Course
Other:
Other:

Waterfront

Canoeing
Kayaking
Swimming
Swim Lessons
Diving/Lessons
White Water rafting
Pool Games
Water Games (on land)
Other:
Other:

Nature

Astronomy
Bird Watching
Composting
Recycling
Rocks and Minerals
Forestry
Farming
Nature Studies
Other:
Other:

Dance

Ballet
Jazz
Hip Hop
Line Dancing
Other:
Other:

Equestrian

Barn Management
Horseback Riding
Riding Lessons
Other:
Other:

Other Activities

Worship Service
Evening Programs
Campfire Programs
Camp Newspaper
Other:

Education History (please include at least 1 school)

*School	Dates (MM/YYYY)	Major/Minor	Degree Granted
	/ to /		Yes: No: In-Progress:
	/ to /		Yes: No: In-Progress:
	/ to /		Yes: No: In-Progress:

Employment History (please include at least 1 position)

*Employer	Dates (MM/YYYY)	Nature of Work	Address/Phone/Email	Reason for Leaving
	/ to /
	/ to /
	/ to /
Please indicate any employer you do not wish us to contact and the reason you do not wish us to contact them:

Camp Experience

Camp	Dates (MM/YYYY)	Address or Email	Were you a Camper or Staff
	/ to /		Camper: Staff:
	/ to /		Camper: Staff:
	/ to /		Camper: Staff:

References (at least 2 should be professional references)

*Name	Phone	Email	Relationship

What position(s) are you applying for:

Counselor (within this, put a 1 for any that are applicable) - 18+ years old
	Lifeguard	Canoe Instructor	Horseback Specialty
Leadership Team (rate in order of priority using 1-3, with 1 being the most interested) - 21+ years old
	Summer Office Manager Program Director Waterfront Director	Arts and Crafts Director Counselor-in-Training Director Outdoor Living Skills Director	Horseback Director Unit Leader (goes in conjunction with another Leadership position- check if interested) Other:

Questionnaire (Please fully answer the following questions)

*Why are you interested in spending your summer at Athens YWCO Camp for Girls?

*Tell us about your leadership and/or teaching experiences. How will this impact your role at camp?

*List any activities you are involved in (clubs, hobbies, and interests):

*Are you currently involved in ministry? If so, how are you involved and how will this help you minister to campers?

*What lesson(s) would you like to pass on to campers?

*List 3 adjectives that best describe you and how they will helpful in working with children.

*What do you hope to gain from your experience as a member of the Athens YWCO Camp staff?

*You are responsible for leading an outdoor activity and it’s pouring, describe a game you could play with your
campers to both entertain and engage them.

*What is your favorite quote (list an author if you can):

*Are there any reasons you may have difficulty in performing any of the essential elements of the job for which you have applied?
Yes: No: (If YES, please explain below):

*Camp staff are required to be at Staff Training and work the entirety of the summer.
Will you be available to work and be at camp the dates referenced on Staff & Positions page (link will open in a new window)
Yes: No: (If NO, please explain below):

*Do you have a valid driver’s license?
Yes: No:

*If you are 21+ years old, would you feel comfortable
completing a driving skills test and driving campers?
Yes: No:

*We would love to be able to show you the wonderful camp for which you are applying, are you available to come to camp for an interview?
Yes: No:

If YES, are there specific times you are available?:

If NO,please explain:

Signature & Agreement

By signing below, I authorize investigation of all statements herein and release the camp and all others from liability in connection with the same. I understand that, if employed, I will be an at-will employee and that any agreement to the contrary must be in writing and signed by the director of the camp. All statements become part of any future employee personal files.

By signing below, you are saying that you have read and agree to abide by the Athens YWCO Camp Code of Conduct (opens in a new window) and any other guidelines given to you during staff training, the staff manual, or by camp administration.

*Signature:

*Date: (MM/DD/YYYY) / /