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Staff Application - Camp Granite Lake

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  • Thank you for your interest in applying to be part of the staff at Camp Granite Lake! Please set aside 30 minutes to complete this application, and we will be in touch soon about next steps, thank you!

    NOTE: Staff who have worked a previous summer should fill out the Returning Staff Application. The link is found in the email we sent.
  • Required Policies

    Before we begin, we would like you to understand and agree to some of the human resource policies that we have in place.
  • We require staff to be FULLY immunized (per state guidelines) before camp begins. Staff with medical exceptions will be allowed at camp with documentation from their physician. We are sorry, but personal exemptions will not be accepted. In 2023, this INCLUDES COVID vaccinations.
  • Providing delicious, nutritious food for our staff and campers is important to us, and we strive to accommodate a wide variety of diets. Our kitchen can accommodate: vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, and nut-free diets. If you have an allergy or dietary preference that is a combination of, or outside of these parameters, please be sure to discuss it in the interview process or contact us before filling out an application.
  • Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree, as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, son conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.
  • I authorize investigations of all statements herein, including any checks of criminal records, and release the camp and all others from liability in connection with those investigations. I understand that, if employed, I will be an at-will employee unless there is an agreement or law which alters that status. Furthermore, I understand that any agreement must be in writing and signed by a designated camp official. I also understand that misrepresentations or falsifications herein or in other documents completed or submitted by the applicant will result in dismissal, regardless of the date of discovery by the camp.
  • I am available, without interruption or other obligation, for the duration of the employment dates, June 11 - August 12, 2023.
  • Your Basic Information

    So we can get in touch with you.
  • Available Positions

    For more information, job descriptions, and salary information, please view our hiring packet here:
  • Thank you for your interest in Camp Granite Lake! Prior to applying, please be sure to review our Hiring Packet (link). Once you have submitted your staff application, we will review it, and be in touch promptly to schedule an interview if your qualifications meet our needs. If you have any questions throughout the process, please reach out to Tom at tomp@campgranitelake.com.
  • Reflective Questions

    Please answer these to the best of your ability, thank you.
  • It can be related to school, work or volunteer experience. Try to select something that shows us your ability to work with others, commit yourself to a task.
  • - We are inclusive: We include campers of all abilities. Our staff receive training on how to work with campers with special needs.
    - Choice: Our campers help choose parts of their schedules.
    - Nature: We love getting outside with kids.
    - We Play! We have actual program time devoted to good old fashioned play. Counselors facilitate play to ensure that play is inclusive and safe.
    - We don't compete: You won't see color war, traditional sports with teams and balls, certificates of achievement or anything else like that. We do not offer extrinsic rewards of any type.

    Which of the things that make us different do you identify with the most? Why?
  • Employment History

    Please list your most recent and relevant employment first.
  • Employer #1

  • Employer #2

  • Employer #3

  • Activity Area Skills

    Below are lists of our activities sorted by program areas. Please read through each list and tell us a bit about your experience, skill level, and how comfortable you will be teaching each activity. We ask you to please be honest - nobody has experience in all of our activity areas!
  • Certifications

    Please indicate if you have any of the following certifications. Please include certification level, certifying body, and expiration date.
  • Additional Questions

  • References

    Please list professional references (employers, college professors, teachers etc).

    Only ONE reference may come from friends or family.

    We use an automatic online reference form to communicate with references. Please be aware that anybody listed here may receive an email to fill out an online form. We will wait until after the interview to contact your references.

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