Summer Jobs at Camp Ton-A-Wandah: How Do I Apply?

Returning Staff Application

Photograph

Please send a current photograph of yourself. You may email it or mail it to:

CAMP TON-A-WANDAH: 300 West Ton-A-Wandah Road
Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28739

General Information

First Name Middle Initial Last Name

Age (as of 6/1/2008) Date of Birth

Social Security # Driver's License # State

Religion Active Yes No

Present Address

Street

City State Zip

Phone

Permanent Address

Street

City State Zip

Home Phone

Education

High School Location Year of Graduation

College Major Current GPA Year

If college graduate, please speficy degree earned: Year

Graduate work/degrees Year

Camp Dates and Cabins

Camp dates, including pre-camp orientation are from June 1 - August 8, 2007. Are you available for the entire summer camp season? Yes No

If not, please indicate the dates/sessions you are available.

Staff Orientation (June 1 - June 7)

First Session (June 8 - June 27)

Second Session (June 29 - July 18)

Third Session (July 20 - August 8)

There is a compensation incentive rewarded to those able to commit to and complete full summer employment!

If you are applying to be a cabin counselor, what age group would you most like to be with? (Please rank from 1 - 3 with 1 being most interested and 3 being least interested.)

5 - 9 year-olds

10 - 11 year-olds

12 - 16 year-olds

Why did you choose that age group?

Camp Experience

When were you last a member of camp staff? Year:

Position(s) held

What tribe were you initiated into?

Employment History

Please list the most recent first.

Position(s) Employer

Address City State Zip

Phone Supervisor Inclusive Dates

Reason for Leaving
Position(s) Employer

Address City State Zip

Phone Supervisor Inclusive Dates

Reason for Leaving
Position(s) Employer

Address City State Zip

Phone Supervisor Inclusive Dates

Reason for Leaving

Have you ever been terminated from employment? Yes No If yes, please explain.

References

Please list 3 people (other than listed employers) who can make a strong statement about your abilities, character and work ethics. Do NOT include relatives. Please give complete mailing addresses and phone numbers.

Name Position

Address City State Zip

Phone
Name Position

Address City State Zip

Phone
Name Position

Address City State Zip

Phone

Health Information

Please list any special conditions or limitations which might interfere with your ability to perform the job for which you are applying.

Have you ever suffered a nervous breakdown, depression or other mental disorders? If yes, please explain.

Are you under the care of a healthcare professional, doctor or counselor for physical or mental problems?

Camp Ton-A-Wandah can not employ a person using drugs, unless the medication is prescribed by a physician. Please list any prescription medications you are currently using and their purpose.

Insurance Carrier Group # Policy #

Activity Expertise and Related Skills

Camp Ton-A-Wandah offers a vast array of activity choices to their campers. Please indicate the activities you are qualified to Lead (plan, organize and teach) and those activities for which you would be able to Assist a qualified Lead Instructor.

Swimming

WSI Instructor Cert. Date

Lifeguard Cert. Date

Lifeguard Instructor Cert. Date

Synchronized Swimming

Diving

Horseback Riding

English Seat Western Seat

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Jumping

Horsemanship

Fine Arts

Drama/Theater

Cheerleading

Storytelling

Karate

Puppetry

Dance - Modern

Dance - Ballet

Dance - Clogging

Dance - Tap

Music - Chorus

Music - Hand Bells

Instrument 1

Instrument 2

Instrument 3

Nature

Nature Crafts

Fun With Science

Mountaineering

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

WFA Certification Cert. Date

WFR Certification Cert. Date

Nursing

Certifications

Years of Study

Photography

Photography / Dark Room

Digital Photography

Video / Video Editing

Camp Newsletter

Canoeing

Canoe Instructor

ACA Instructor Cert. Date

Lake Kayaking

Arts and Crafts

Painting / Sketching

Basketry

Jewelry Making

Wood Burning Design

Ceramics / Pottery

Other

Marksmanship

Archery Cert. Date

Riflery Cert. Date

Gymnastics

Floor / Tumbling

Pilates

Aerobics

Kick Boxing (Tae Bo)

Yoga

Land Sports

Basketball

Volleyball

Soccer

Golf

Tennis

Cricket

Flag Football

Rugby

Lacrosse

Group Games

Other

Rock Climbing

Climbing Wall

Ropes Course

Other

Food Service

Camp Maintenance

Bus Driver CDL Cert. Date

Camp Canteen Store

Camp Retail Store

Program Office Assistant

Office Computer Skills

Web Site Navigation

What activities have you taught in the past?

Camp Ton-A-Wandah Advanced Training

Before Staff orientation each year we offer advanced training for our staff. Please indicate any training that you may be interested in.

Riflery Instructor Training

Archery Instructor Training

Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Responder

Lifeguard Training

Rock Climbing Instructor Training

Ropes Course Instructor Training

Videography / Digital Photography Training

Personal Interests and Self Assessment

High School Clubs and Activities

College or Current Clubs and Activities (Academic, Sorority, Fraternity, Social, Charitable, and Athletic)

Other interests or hobbies

What was your strongest contribution you feel you made when you last worked at Ton-A-Wandah?

What was your greatest difficulty when you last worked at Ton-A-Wandah?

What do you feel were your strongest qualities or personal characteristics when you last worked at Ton-A-Wandah?

What would you change or suggest for change in 2008

Why should a camp director select you to be a member of their summer 2008 staff?

General Guidelines for Counselors

Devices: Laptop computers and portable DVD players are not allowed in camper cabins.
Cell Phones: While cell phones are permitted for counselors and staff, they must not be visible to the campers in cabins and they must not be used except during time-off in the Counselor Room or outside of camp.
Books, CDs, Literature: Books, magazines or music containing foul language or inappropriate pictures are not permitted in camper cabins.
Smoking: Smoking is not permitted on camp property.
Drugs: Illegal drugs are not permitted on camp property at any time.
Alcohol: Consumption of alcoholic beverages and is not permitted on camp property and would jeopardize employment. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages may be brought into camp and no one may return to camp under the influence.

Do you consume alcoholic beverages? Daily Weekly Seldom Never

Do you currently smoke? Yes No Occasionally

Camp Ton-A-Wandah is a smoke-free environment. Are you prepared not to smoke for the summer or on camp premises? Yes No

Have you ever suffered from an eating disorder? Yes NoIf yes, please describe.

Do you have any special dietary needs? Yes NoIf yes, please describe.
(Special dietary needs can not always be accommodated.)

Are you a vegetarian or Vegan?

Do you have any visible body piercing or tattoos? Yes NoIf yes, where are they locate?

If yes, are you prepared to remove piercing(s) (other than earrings) for the duration of camp? Yes No

Prospective Employee Statement

I hereby authorize investigation of all statements herein and release the camp and all others from liability in connection with 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. I also understand that untrue, misleading, or omitted information herein may result in dismissal, regardless of the time of discovery by the camp.

Signature Type your name.

Camp Ton-A-Wandah is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin.

If you have friends who might be interested in working at Ton-A-Wandah this summer list them below and we will contact them!

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