San Francisco Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of America
SEASONAL CAMP STAFF APPLICATION
for
CAMP STAFF MEMBERS (16 and up)
and
COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING (15)
Information About Employment
The San Francisco Bay Area Council’s camps are some of the premiere camps in California. Camp Royaneh is located in the beautiful coastal Redwoods of Cazadero, near Jenner-by-the-Sea. Wente Scout Reservation is located in the Mendocino foothills near the town of Willits. These camps annually host more than 3,000 boys in a variety of summer programs for both Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and families. We have a great challenge to provide those who attend our camps with the very best camping experience. In 1999 we will be hiring for over 120 positions between both camps.
Camp Staff
Positions are available for those over 16 years of age. Some positions require a 21 year old and others may require National Camp School certification.
Counselor In Training
Counselor in Training (CIT’s) positions are available to those youth 15 years old. The CIT program offers youth the opportunity to intern with the camp staff for two weeks. CIT’s are not paid but they do get two weeks worth of great experience and room and board.
REPRESENTATIVE SUMMER CAMP JOBS
BUSINESS PROGRAM STAFF
Food Service Aquatics Director (21 and Camp School Cert)
Head Cook (21) Aquatics Instructor
Assistant Cook Mountain Man Instructor
Dining Hall Steward Nature Director (18)
Kitchen Assistant Scoutcraft Director (18)
Scoutcraft Instructor
Trading Post Handicrafts Director
Trading Post Manager (18) Handicrafts Instructor
Trading Post Assistant C.O.P.E. Director (21 and Camp School Cert))
C.O.P.E. Assistant
Maintenance Corral Director (21)
Maintenance Assistant Wrangler
Shooting Sports Director (21)
Office Support Field Sports Instructor
Business Manager Archery Instructor (18)
Applications
• Print out and complete the following application.
• Return the completed application to the Council Service Center.
Interview dates: Camp Staff January 30, 1999
C.I.T.’s March 13, 1999.
(If it is not possible to make the date listed, contact the office to arrange for a different date or time)
For more information contact
:Council Service Center David Wagner
Camping Department (510) 638-3600 ext. 136
(510) 638-3600 email: wente1@aol.com
San Francisco Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of America
SEASONAL STAFF APPLICATION
( ) CAMP STAFF - 16 and over( ) CIT - 15
Name_______________________________________________________Phone (_________)_____________________
Address_____________________________________City__________________________State_______Zip__________
Present Rank____________ Troop/Team/Post #___________ District________________Council_________________
Date of Birth (If under 18)__________
I am interested in applying for a camp staff position at: (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice)
( ) Royaneh ( ) Wente ( ) Los Mochos ( ) Any Council Camp
Have you attended a BSA National Camping School in the past 5 years? Yes No If so, Year/Location___________
Type of Certificate obtained: ( )Camp Management ( )Program Dir./Commissioner ( ) Aquatics ( )Field Sports
( ) Ecology/Conservation ( )Other_________________________________________________________________
List other current certifications held (i.e. First Aid training, CPR, Red Cross Water Safety Instructor etc.): ___________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a licensed to drive a motor vehicle? ( )yes ( )no
List Last 3 Previous Employers and positions, or 3 references
Dates (From/To) Address Phone number
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
May we contact your present employer?_________________
Check the merit badges you have from the following list:
( ) Archery ( ) Environmental Sci. ( ) Lifesaving ( ) Orienteering ( ) Sm Boat Sailing
( ) Astronomy ( ) First Aid ( ) Leatherwork ( ) Photography ( ) Soil/Water Cons.
( ) Basketry ( ) Fish & Wildlife ( ) Mammals ( ) Pioneering ( ) Swimming
( ) Bird Study ( ) Forestry ( ) Metalwork ( ) Reptile Study ( ) Water Skiing
( ) Camping ( ) Geology ( ) Motorboating ( ) Rifle Shooting ( ) Weather
( ) Canoeing ( ) Horsemanship ( ) Nature ( ) Rowing ( ) Whit Water Canoe
( ) Cooking ( ) Indian Lore ( ) Oceanography ( ) Shotgun Shooting ( ) Wood Carving
( ) Emerg Prep. ( ) Insect Life
Additional Merit Badges:_____________________________________________________________________________
List Previous Experience as a Camper (Camps and year Attended):____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Education Background:
Name & Location Dates of Attendance Dates of Graduation Major
High School __________________________________________________________________________________
College: __________________________________________________________________________________
Other: __________________________________________________________________________________
Honors/Activities:___________________________________________________________________________
You are expected to reside in housing provided by the San Francisco Bay Area Council. Management reserves the right to enter your quarters for inspection at its discretion.
I hereby make application for summer employment, and in accordance with the principles of the organization, subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, Law and Declaration or Religious Principle. I agree to be loyal to and cooperate fully with all of the BSA policies, program, and management including those described in this application. I further agree to submit a completed Health and Medical Record upon my arrival, if selected. I understand that a personal interview may be required before employment will be granted.
I understand that if I am accepted for employment with San Francisco Bay Area Council that my employment can be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at the option of either the San Francisco Bay Area Council, camp management or myself.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I authorize all my previous employers, schools, and all other references to furnish the information requested. I hereby declare that the information provided by me in this application for employment is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation in this application is cause for discharge.
Signature of applicant:_____________________________________________________________Date________________________
Signature of Parent:________________________________________________________________Date________________________
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CAMP STAFF APPLICANTS ONLY (those 16 years and over):
CHECK POSITION DESIRED:
( ) Commissioner ( ) Ecology/Conservation Director ( ) COPE Director
( ) Aquatics Director ( ) Ecology/Conservation Instructor ( ) COPE Assistant
( ) Aquatics Instructor ( ) Shooting Sports Director ( ) Camp Cook
( ) Scoutcraft Director ( ) Shooting Sports Instructor/Asst ( ) Kitchen
( ) Scoutcraft Instructor ( ) Archery Instructor ( ) Business Manager
( ) Handicraft Director ( ) Corral Director ( ) Chaplain
( ) Handicraft Instructor ( ) Wrangler ( ) Ranger Asst. (maint.)
( ) Health Officer ( ) Scout Skills Instructor ( ) Other:________________
ALL CAMP STAFF APPLICANTS WHO ARE REGISTERED IN A UNIT GIVE THIS APPLICATION TO YOUR UNIT LEADER, WHO WILL COMPLETE AND MAIL IT TO US:
Dear Unit Leader: Please complete this appraisal of the applicant and forward it to the Council Service Center. Please rate this young man on the following scale: A = Excellent B = Good C = Average D = Poor
_____Leadership Quality _____Personal Appearance _____Participation
_____Experience _____Dependability _____Advancement
_____Ability as an Instructor _____Attitude _____Ability to Get along with others
Unit Leaders Signature:________________________________________________________Date__________________
Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ( )I recommend ( )I do not recommend
Please mail to: San Francisco Bay Area Council, BSA, PO Box 15008, Oakland CA 94614