Camp Takodah Application for Employment

Personal Data

Social Security Number Enter your SS# on the Signature Page which you will mail in.
Position(s) applying for:



Interest in Support Role (check all that apply)


  
  
  

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Education Record

   
   

Continue to the next section: References

 

References

Please give three character references, their phone numbers and their relationship to you.




Work / Volunteer Experience

Please list relevant work or volunteer experiences. Make sure to note ANY youth leadership experience!




Continue to the next section: Teaching Skills

 

Teaching Skills

These pages list a number of activities we often run at Camp Takodah. Please rate yourself according to our code in all your areas of skill and interest. We don't expect people to be skilled or interested in all areas!

  1. could lead a class
  2. could assist in leading a class
  3. some experience and interest
  4. no experience, but interested

0.  no experience, no interest -- thanks, anyway!

SWIMMING / AQUATICS

Strokes
Diving
Water Sports/Games
Lifesaving
Competitive Swimming
Synchronized Swimming
Sailing
Canoeing
Windsurfing

NATURE/OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

Campcraft skills
Outdoor cooking
Orienteering
Knots & Lashing
Native American Lore
Rocketry
Animal & Plant Identification
"Mr. Wizard" Science Fun
Trailblazing
Tracking
Outdoor Survival
Ecology/Environmental Ed
Gardening

PERFORMING ARTS

Storytelling
Theater Arts/Acting
Improv/theater games
I play an instrument
Instrument/band instruction
Singing group / choir
Camp newspaper
Creative Writing
Filmmaking
Animation
Dance

ATHLETICS AND SPORTS

Tennis
Soccer
Basketball
Football
Baseball/Softball
Volleyball
Street Hockey
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Track & Field
Archery
Riflery

ARTS & CRAFTS

Drawing
Painting
Photography
Mask Making
Clay / Ceramics
Candle Making
Looming / Weaving
Sculpture
Leathercraft
Screen Printing
Tie-dying
Macrame / Friendship Bracelets
Woodcraft / Carpentry
Other Crafts

ADVENTURE

New Games
Trust Games
Low Ropes
High Ropes / Belaying
Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Mountain Hiking

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CABIN ACTIVITY

Each camp day includes a one-hour Cabin Activity period spent with your individual cabin group (8-10 campers). This is an important part of our program - a key time for fun and building a "team" identity. Please use this space to list a few activities you might lead with your cabin (indoors & outdoors).

Continue to the next section: Written Responses

 

Written Responses

Please describe any awards or special recognition you have earned at work, school or as a volunteer.

Indicate any special skills or interestsyou have that might prove beneficial to you at camp.

Please tell us what interests you about working at camp. Why Takodah?

Please describe something you've done at work, school, while volunteering, or in your community that you are especially proud of. Also -- if you have a resume, please mail it with your signature page.

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(for Cabin Leader and Division Head applicants)

 

CAMP LEADER SALARY WORKSHEET

This page applies only for Cabin Leader and Division Head applicants.
Others should continue on to Signature Page.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  1. Base Salary
  2. Applicable Bonuses
  3. Paid Staff Training Week (included in salary)
  4. Room & Board
  5. Workers Compensation Insurance
  6. Days Off as per personnel policy

Base Salary

All of the following salaries are based on the completion of a full 35-day contract

Completed Bacheolor's Degree
$1000
Completed Third Year College
$950
Completed Second Year College
$900
Completed First Year College
$850
High School Graduate
$800

Bonuses

Photocopies of current certificates should be submitted with your signature page to earn these bonuses.

CPR/First Aid
$50
First Responder
$50
EMT
$100
Lifeguard Training
$50
Lifeguard Training Instructor
$100
Water Safety Instructor
$75
Sailing Instructor
$150
Riflery Instructor
$150
Archery Instructor
$150
Certified Canoeing Instructor
$100

Specialty Roles

Special Needs Aid
$150
Bus Driver (age 21+)
$100
Leader Corps Leader
$150
Division Head Year 1
$200
Division Head Year 2+
$300

Salary & Bonuses Total:

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Check your answers!

You should go back through each tab to check your responses. We suggest that you save or print each of those pages for your own records. If you discover an error after you've submitted your form, please email the camp to make corrections.

Print this page!

You'll need to print out this signature page so you can answer a few more questions, sign it and mail it to camp.

Click the Submit Button!

Once you've printed this page, go ahead and press the submit button and your application will be on its way.

Mail this page!

Along with the signature page, remember to enclose your resume, if you have one, and copies of Lifeguard, CPR, or other certificates. Mail them to:

William Therrien, Camp Director
Cheshire YMCA
P.O.Box 647
Keene, NH   03431

Have you been convited of criminal or serious motor vehicle violations? _______ (If so, please attach a sheet with dates and an explanation.) Are there any reasons you would have difficulty in performing any of the essential elements of the job for which you are applying?

A copy of the Takodah Personnel Policies and procedures is available here. Have you read, and do you understand these practices? ______ Will you agree to live within these personnel agreements during your employment? ______

We thank you for your interest and application. We trust we can work together as a team and bring growth, joy and excitement to the lives of children. Upon returning this application to YMCA Camp Takodah, the director will respond within 14 days with further details. I (the applicant) cerfify that the information provided is true and accurate. I (the applicant) authorize the YMCA to verify the information included in this application and specifically waive any rights to confidentiality. I understanad the YMCA will contact relevant character references, employers, and our insurance carrier to check background and driving records.

Your name: _____________________________________

Your signature: _________________________________

Your social security number: ________________________

Date you submitted application online: ________________

Telephone number: _______________________________

Parent's signature (if under 18 years of age)

_____________________________________________________

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