YMCA Camp Ocoee - General Info - Summer Job Application

   YMCA Camp Ocoee
   111 YMCA Drive
   Ocoee, TN 37361
   phone: (423) 338-5588
   fax: (423) 338-5507
   email: info@campocoee.com

To apply online for a staff position please complete ALL the information below. Make sure you DO NOT PRESS ENTER until the entire application is complete. Press TAB to go to the next question. Upon retrieval of this application, we will contact you to set up an interview. Please call 423-338-5588 with any questions.

Background
Position for Which You are Applying:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Name Called:
Age by June (include years and months):
Social Security #:
Birthdate (mm/dd/yy):	/ /
Home Address
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone Number (with area code):
School Information
Name of School:
YOUR Street Address at School (college applicants only):
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone Number (with area code):
EMAIL:
Grade Level by Next August:
Major:
GPA:
Career Goal:
Background Continued
Father's Name:
Father's Work #:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Work #:
Name of Additional Emergency Contact:
Emergency Contact Phone Number:
Do you have any medical conditions which require a physician's attention or mediation?
If yes, please explain:
Have you had any criminal convictions?
Have you ever attended a program session at YMCA Camp Ocoee?
YMCA Camp Ocoee's mission is to utilize camp as a tool to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all campers and camp guests. Our mission is carried out by the example of our staff. Are you able and willing to role model Christian values and principles (1 Peter 4:7-11) as part of your job?
Through whom or how did you become interested in employment at Camp Ocoee?
Questions
What school, community and/or church activities have you been involved which have given you experience in working with childern? Explain in detail.
What does Christian mean to you and how does it relate to your lifestyle?
List several character traits which accurately describe who you are and the way you relate to people.
Motive for interest in employment at Camp Ocoee?
YMCA Camp Ocoee is located deep in a national forest, in a remote wilderness setting. How do you feel about working outdoors? How do you feel about bugs, snakes and spiders?
What experience do you have working with children?
What does it mean to you to be a leader?
What does it mean to you to be a follower or servant?
What has been one of the most meaningful experiences you have had in your life? Please explain why it was so meaningful.
Name three of the most meaningful role-models in your life and explain why.
What disciplinary measures, if any, would you take with campers who misbehave or do not fulfill your expectations?
What characteristics and values do you think we are looking for in applicants?
Have you had experience in leading groups duing the year? Explain.
Previous camp experience as a camper, trainee and/or counselor (where, when, how many years):
Why should we hire you to work at YMCA Camp Ocoee?
Camp Ocoee's objective is to be a strong, positive Christian influence on campers through modeling proper behavior at all times. Accordingly, it is important that your beliefs are consistent with YMCA Camp Ocoee's expectations regarding the use of illegal drugs in any form, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, premarital sex and the necessity of maintaining good personal habits of conduct, grooming and hygiene.
What is your view on the use of tobacco in any form?
What is your view on drinking alcohol?
What is your view on premarital sex?
What is your view on smoking marijuana?
Is the limited "time-off" schedule (24 hours per week) understood and satisfactory with you?
Please complete this statement: I feel the Christian aspect of this camp is...
Activity Information
Activity Preferences:
Please rank the activities that you are qualified to instruct.
Best qualified to teach:
Please describe your training and experience for this activity.
Second best qualified to teach:
Please describe your training and experience for this activity.
Third best qualified to teach:
Please describe your training and experience for this activity.
Other Staff Positions:
Please rank any other positions you would be interested in.
1st I'd be interested in:
Second:
Third:
* = Lifeguard training instructor required ** = Lifeguard traning or basic lifeguarding required, WSI recommended
Check any certifications valid through the summer:	CPR First Aid Basic Lifeguarding Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Training Instructor WSI WFR EMT
References
Applicant's waiver right of access to confidential statement: For the purpose of encouraging candor, I hereby freely and voluntarily waive any rights I might have to access any information contained on Camp Ocoee's recommendation form and agree that the statement shall remain confidentail. All the information I have given is correct and I agree to abide by the rules of Camp Ocoee as prescribed by its Directors. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview may result in discharge. I have read and agree to the above statement.
Please list 3 to 6 people (pastor, teacher, neighbor, friend's parent, supervisors) who can serve as references for your experience and character. Please include the following information for each: NAME, address, city, state, zip, EMAIL and PHONE #.
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Please list the camp name, director's name, email address, phone #, address, city, state, zip, position held, and dates worked for any camp jobs you have held.
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Camp 2:
Please list the company name, manager's name, email address, phone #, address, city, state, zip, position held, and dates worked for any other jobs you have held.
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Job 2: