Timber Lake Camp : The Staff Experience : Apply Now!

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This summer I would like to work at:

Timber Lake Camp
8 week · Catskill Mtns., NY

Tyler Hill Camp
8 week · Pocono Mtns., PA

Timber Lake West
Two 4 week sessions · Catskill Mtns, NY

No Preference, they all look great!


	There are 3 different types of positions available. Please take a couple of minutes to read each description and identify the area(s) that you believe you would offer the most to our campers.

	General Counselor - In each bunk there are 1 or 2 General Counselors and 1 or 2 Specialty Counselors. The General Counselors spend the day working with their campers and participating in the activities with them. In order to be a GC you must have the following qualities: patience, compassion, fairness, great listening skills and the ability to relate to kids. We look for applicants who have some experience working with kids.

	Specialty Counselors - You live in a bunk with campers, have bunk responsibilities and serve as a role model for the campers. However, once the daily activities start you report to your specialty area for the six activity periods. The head specialist will provide guidance and training to ensure each specialist performs to the best of his/her ability. Applicants must demonstrate a strong aptitude in their specialty area and must have experience teaching/coaching children.

	Specialty Area Director - You will lead, teach, supervise and ensure the overall safety of the specialty area. Applicants must demonstrate significant experience teaching/coaching in the specialty area, as well as the ability to train and supervise a group of assistants. We require our Directors to be able to work autonomously, developing their own program within our camps' philosophy. Although you may not live in a bunk, we follow a team approach and all work together to ensure the highest quality program and camp experience.

	The following Director Positions are available: Assistant Athletic Director, Baseball Director, Golf Director, Hockey Director, Lake Director, Ropes Course/Outdoor Adventure, Tennis, Drama, and Web Specialist.

	What Position Are You Applying For?


	If you are applying for a Specialty Area Counselor or Director Position, please indicate the area(s) which you would like to be considered for:

There may be an occasion where we will ask you to help out in a particular area. Consequently, we would like to know if you have a background in any or all of the areas listed below. Please select all of the areas that apply to you.

Please put 1 before the following activities you can organize and teach as an expert, 2 for those activities you can assist in teaching, and 3 for those in which you have had some useful experience.
1 = ability to organize & teach
2 = ability to assist in teaching
3 = some possess some useful experience

1	2	3	Sports
			Basketball
			Softball
			Soccer
			Tennis
			Golf
			Roller Hockey
			Lacrosse
			Baseball
			Volleyball

1	2	3	Fitness
			Weight Training
			Running
			Aerobics
			Cheerleading
			Martial Arts

1	2	3	Outdoor Activities
			Ropes Course
			Hiking
			Mountain Biking
			Overnights
			Horseback Riding English
			Science & Nature

1	2	3	Watersports
			Swimming
			Diving
			Lifesaving
			Water Aerobics
			Sailing
			Windsurfing
			Canoeing
			Water-skiing
			Motorboat Driving

1	2	3	Gymnastics
			Beam
			Bars
			Floor
			Vault
			Coaching

1	2	3	(Performing) Arts
			Theater
			Dance
			Piano
			Guitar

1	2	3	Miscellaneous
			Archery
			Radio/DJ
			Fishing
			Go Carts

1	2	3	Crafts & Electives
			Woodshop
			Ceramics
			Stained Glass
			Macrame
			Fabrics
			Model Making
			Tie-Dying
			Jewelry Making
			Painting
			Rocketry
			Candles
			Silk-Screen
			T-Shirt Design
			Masks
			Electronics/Robotics
			Cooking

1	2	3	Support Services
			Maintenance
			Grounds
			Carpentry
			Plumbing
			Laundry
			Housekeeping
			Chef/Cooking
			Salads/Pantry
			Waiter/Waitress
			Web Design Skills
			Digital Photography

Please let us know if you can teach or have talents in other areas (i.e. magic, juggling, etc.):

If you are applying for a specialty position, please indicate any training, teaching, coaching or other experience you have had in the specialty area.

Do you hold any American Red Cross instructor certificates? If so, list expiration dates. If you are not an American citizen, please list expiration dates if you hold the equivalent in your country.

WSI		First Aid

LGT		CPR

Other (Name)		Other (Exp. Date)


	Please indicate first and second choice.
	1st choice of age group of campers you prefer to bunk with:
	6-8 9-11 12-13 14-16 Flexible
	2nd choice of age group of campers you prefer to bunk with:
	6-8 9-11 12-13 14-16 Flexible

	Please indicate the dates you are available for camp:
	June - August , 2009

Please spend some time considering the following questions which will help us determine your ability to work at the position you have applied for.

List any experience that you have had working with children.

What do you think are the most important aspects to being a good counselor?

Who has had the biggest influence in your life and why?

List any leadership positions you have held.

What qualities do you you possess which will make you a more effective counselor?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?	Have you ever been involved in an incident involving sexual or physical abuse?

If you answered yes to either of the above questions, please explain the circumstances.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS ON ALL EMPLOYEES

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