Adventure Camp Staff Application

Adventure Camp Staff Application

Thank you for applying for a position with Adventure Camp.
Please visit the Adventure Camp Jobs page for the full job descriptions for each available position. If you are applying to be a Counselor in Training (CIT), please follow this application link instead.
Type of Applicant*

New Adventure Camp StaffReturning Adventure Camp Staff - I worked at AC last summer.Returning Adventure Camp Staff - I did not work at AC last summer.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Birth date*

MonthDayYear
Where do you live?
Student status*

Gordon StudentGordon AlumniStudent at Another CollegeNon-StudentCompleting High School this Year
College graduation year
Gordon ID number (if applicable)
Cell phone number*
Email address*
example@example.com
T-shirt size (unisex sizing)*
Select all positions you are interested in applying for*

Adventure CounselorRock Gym SpecialistRopes Course SpecialistMountain Bike SpecialistWaterfront Specialist (Lifeguard)PhotographerRegistrarStaff CookResident Advisor (RA)On-Campus CoordinatorOff-Campus CoordinatorCIT Manager
Select all activities that you feel confident in leading for others.*

GamesTeam Building ActivitiesWorking with 10-15-year-oldsSkitsLow Challenge Course ElementsCanoeingKayakingMountain BikingBelaying at the High Ropes CourseBelaying at the Rock GymSetting up an outdoor rock climbOrienteeringIdentifying native plants and animalsCamping Skills
Please describe any dates that conflict with this summer
List any relevant training, licensing, or certifications and the date they expire. (Examples: CPR, first aid, medical certifications, lifeguarding, belay certification Gordon vehicle licenses etc.*
Please list your employment background for the past five years and include the employer, position, dates, contact person, and phone number.*
List any new employers since you last worked for Adventure Camp, and include the employer, position, dates, contact person, and phone number.*
Ministry background - list your involvement in church, para-church, youth work, etc.*
What is your experience with La Vida? If you have participated in an Adirondack Expedition or the Discovery course, who were your leaders? What did you learn from your experience?*
Describe your experience with Adventure Camp. What have you learned from your experience? How will that impact your leadership this summer?*
Given your past experience with Adventure Camp, what would you like to do more this summer?*
Describe ways that you would like to see our staff community life improve this summer.*
What are the main reasons you want to work at La Vida Adventure Camp?*
Have you had any experience working with middle or high school students? What draws you to work with them this summer?*
If you could have a camper leave with one thing to remember or have learned, what would it be and why?*
How would your friends and family describe you? How would you describe yourself?*
What strengths, gifts, or talents do you have that could be beneficial to the ministry of Adventure Camp? What areas are you working on, and what steps are you taking to do so?*
Describe your Christian faith. What have you been learning in your faith or about God this year? How will this affect your leadership this summer?*
What have you been learning in your faith about God this year? How will this affect your leadership this summer?*
The staff community is more intense than typical school or work communities. What is your definition of a healthy, Christian community? How do you see yourself fitting into that?*
We have staff small groups during the summer. Would you consider leading a small group?*

Yes, I would love to!Yes, I would consider it.I would prefer not to lead a small group.
To complete your application, you must submit 3 references (unless you worked at Adventure Camp last summer). Please list your three references below, and then send this Adventure Camp Staff Reference Form to each of your three references.
1st reference - name, email, phone, and relationship*
2nd reference - name, email, phone, and relationship*
3rd reference - name, email, phone, and relationship*
Do you have any additional questions or comments you would like to share?
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