Dear 2016 Camp Como Summer Staff Applicant,

Jud Weece Executive Director

Larry (Rosy) Roseen Facilities Manager

Monica Douglas Office Manager

Jake Seaton Intern

Camp Office P.O. Box 36 Como, CO 80432 (P) 719-836-2382 (F) 719-836-0461 [email protected]

Thank you for expressing an interest in becoming a part of our Christian staff at Camp Como. Camp Como provides a great opportunity for you to live out a real concern for God’s people and all of creation. It is also an opportunity to develop many lasting friendships with others who have an enthusiasm and joy for Christian camping. This experience will help you to develop a deeper expression of your faith in God. If you are selected from the many who apply each year, the summer’s work will probably be the hardest, but also the most challenging and rewarding that you have ever had! The following are job opportunities available in our camping ministry at Camp Como. Brief job descriptions have been included that will give you an idea of the responsibilities associated with each position. FLOAT: Has the widest variety of jobs and will have a constant change of activities. There are three teams of floats consisting of six people each. Each team rotates weekly into a different camp role. Two weeks consist of working with Adventure Programming and some maintenance and grounds work whereas the third week consists of working in the Dining Hall and being a Core Counselor to teenagers. If you like variety and want to experience all that Camp Como offers for Summer Staff, then we would love to have you on our team. SUMMER SECRETARY: Responsible for a variety of office duties including, but not limited to: posting camper fees and organizing forms, assigning cabins, camper check-in and check-out, creating and distributing reports to various personnel, retail sales and deposits. Good communication skills are required as is the ability to provide a welcoming atmosphere in Camp Como’s Office. ALL personnel must be able to attend the pre-camp staff training period, beginning May 23, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. A full summer contract will end on August 6th while a half summer contract ends on July 2nd. First year summer staff will receive $175/week and second year summer staff will receive $190/week. Room, board, worker’s compensation insurance and staff training are benefits in addition to salary. If you are interested in serving as a Camp Como staff member for the summer of 2016, please complete the attached staff application and return it via mail, email or fax. Three references are required for all applications and you are responsible for initiating them. Complete the top portion by printing and signing your name and circling the position you are applying for on the forms, send the forms to the references listed on your application, and then have them send the form directly to Camp Como, no later than March 7, 2016. Again, thank you for your interest. Applications and references need to be returned to Camp Como by March 7, 2016 to guarantee consideration. If you need further information, please contact the Camp Como Office. In Christ,

Jud Weece Executive Director Attachments: Staff Application, Reference Form, Information Page Challenging campers to fall in love with God and stay in love with God!

Application for Summer Employment Date of Application _______________________________

NAME____________________________________________ Social Security No. ___________________________ Permanent Address_________________________________________________Phone_______________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________ Current Address ____________________________________________________Phone______________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________ Email__________________________________________________________ Cell Phone______________________________ Birth Date________/________/________

Gender __________

Home Church_________________________________________________ Minister_________________________________

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Parent(s) Name ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

Phone

SCHOOL INFORMATION: School Name Major Yr. Grad. Degree High School _______________________ ______________ ______________ ________________________ College

_______________________ ______________ ______________ ________________________

Other

_______________________ ______________ ______________ ________________________

Presently you are in:

CHURCH INFORMATION:

High School _____ College _____

Fr ___ Soph ___ Jr ___ Sr ___

Denomination ______________________________________________________________

Home Congregation ____________________________________ Pastor ________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ City, State, Zip _________________________________

WORK EXPERIENCE: List previous two summers or years. Dates

Employer

Address

Nature of Work

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOBBIES, INTERESTS, ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS (High School & College): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CAMP EXPERIENCE: Camper or Staff?

Camp

Director

Location

Dates

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ REFERENCES: List a pastor and two other adults not related to you. If you have worked at another camp, the director needs to be included as a required reference as well. (Pastor and director cannot be the same person.) Please have them return completed reference forms to Camp Como by March 7, 2016. Name

Address & City

Telephone

Relationship

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION APPLYING FOR: ___________________________________________________________ LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: Are you seeking employment for a: _______ Full summer (May 23-August 6) or _______ Half summer (May 23-July2)?

STATEMENT OF FAITH: Please discuss your relationship with Christ in your daily life. (Use back of page if necessary.)

Explain why you want to work at Camp Como and what you feel you can contribute to our camping community. (Use back of page if necessary.)

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Staff Applicant’s Certification and Agreement Please read carefully. Have you ever been convicted of any felony child abuse or unlawful sexual offense, or any crime other than a minor traffic offense? (A prior conviction is not an automatic bar to employment. The type of conviction and when it occurred will be evaluated by the camp before any decision is made.) Yes _____ No _____ If Yes, please explain:

Have you ever been accused of the commission of an act of child abuse or an unlawful sexual offense? (A prior accusation is not an automatic bar to employment. The type of accusation and when it occurred will be evaluated by the camp before any decision is made.) Yes _____ No _____ If Yes, please explain:

I hereby authorize Camp Como to obtain information pertaining to any charges or convictions I may have for federal and state criminal law violations. This information will include but not be limited to allegations and convictions committed upon minors, and will be gathered from any law enforcement agency of this state or any other state or federal government to the extent permitted by the state and federal law. I hereby authorize Camp Como to perform a check on my driver’s license should I be required or desire to drive any vehicles belonging to them or rented by them while taking part in activities for Camp Como. I also authorize all persons, public agencies, courts, schools, employer companies, and corporations to supply verification of the information provided in my application as well as evaluation of my prior performances, and I release them from all liability from their doing so. The above statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Any falsification, misrepresentation, or incompleteness in this disclosure is alone grounds for disqualification or dismissal. The information that I have provided may be verified, if necessary, by contacting persons or organizations named in this application. I understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and that Federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form in this regard. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims that I might have regarding Camp Como and its owners, employees, officers, directors and agents for seeking, gathering, and using truthful and non-defamatory information, in a lawful manner, in the employment process, and all other persons, entities or organizations for furnishing such information about me.

By signing or typing my name below, I acknowledge that I personally completed the application above truthfully and I agree that my typed name below is the same as my valid legal written signature. Signature _________________________________________________________ Date_______________________________ Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in this application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

Applications and References need to be returned by March 7, 2016 in order to guarantee consideration. If you are willing to give of yourself and share your faith with others, return this application to: Camp Como, P.O. Box 36, Como, CO 80432 [email protected] f: 719-836-0461

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2016 Reference Request for Print Name: ______________________________________

Applying for the Position of Circle one:

Float

or

Secretary

I authorize all persons, public agencies, courts, schools, employer companies, and corporations to supply verification of the information provided in my application to Camp Como, as well as evaluation of my prior performances, and I release them, including specifically the person and/or organization named below, from any and all liability from their doing so.

Applicant’s signature: ____________________________________________________ The above person has applied for a summer position with Camp Como and has listed you as a reference. Since we hope to serve over 3,000 campers this summer, it is important that we have very strong, committed people working with us. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions and return this form to us on or before March 7, 2016. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Please mark an “X” along the line where you feel the applicant is best described. Please add comments that you feel would add additional insight.

1. How reliable is the applicant in completing projects? 1_____________2_____________3_____________4_____________5_____________6_____________7 Not reliable

Very reliable

Not Observed

Additional Comments:

2. How mature do you consider the applicant to be? 1_____________2_____________3_____________4_____________5_____________6_____________7 Very immature

Very mature

Not Observed

Additional Comments:

3. Does the applicant work well with others? 1_____________2_____________3_____________4_____________5_____________6_____________7 No

Strong team player

Not Observed

Additional Comments:

4. How would you assess the applicant’s Christian faith? 1_____________2_____________3_____________4_____________5_____________6_____________7 Inactive faith

Strong, active faith

Not Observed

Additional Comments:

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5. Does the applicant work well with children? 1_____________2_____________3_____________4_____________5_____________6_____________7 Uncomfortable with children

Works well with children

Not Observed

Additional Comments:

6. How would you describe the applicant’s personality? 1_____________2_____________3_____________4_____________5_____________6_____________7 Loner

Outgoing

Not Observed

Additional Comments:

7. Is the applicant the type of person with whom you would trust with your own children? 1_____________2_____________3_____________4_____________5_____________6_____________7 No

Definitely

Not Applicable

Additional Comments:

8. What is your relationship with the applicant and how long have you known them?

If you would like to add any further comments that you feel might be helpful in our decision making process, please do so. Reference signature: ____________________________________________________________ Please print name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________________________________________________

Please return by March 7, 2016 to ensure your candidate receives consideration. Return to:

Camp Como P.O. Box 36 Como, CO 80432

Phone: Fax: E-mail:

719-836-2382 719-836-0461 [email protected]

Thank you for your help. Jud Weece Executive Director Challenging campers to fall in love with God and stay in love with God!

Information Page Staff is responsible for their transportation to Colorado. If you arrive via plane, bus or train and need transportation from Denver or Colorado Springs to Camp Como, advance arrangements must be made. All staff is expected to fulfill their summer commitment. All staff is expected to give whole-hearted involvement in all job assigned phases of the Camp Como program. Each staff member will receive between 24-48 hours off each week. Summer resident staff must have a current health history and examination record completed by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner prior to your arrival at Camp Como. A Staff Registration form will be completed during staff training. References are checked. Social Services require Child Abuse reporting signatures and registration with the Colorado Central Registry. Fingerprinting guidelines are followed per Colorado regulations. During the summer months, all of our staff take turns sharing in devotional thoughts. Bring some good devotional books for your personal private time. You are encouraged to maintain your spiritual life. Your personal discipline is KEY. The busy summer activities may not allow each staff member to attend a formal church service every week. Staff will be rotated as needed. Extended guest visits may be a hindrance to your job responsibilities. Arrangements for guests or visitors need to be made in advance with your immediate supervisor. There is no Wi-Fi. Internet usage is available on a limited, rotational basis. Tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and illegal drugs are NOT permitted at Camp Como. The consequence of possession or use is dismissal. Prescription medication is allowed, but must be disclosed on the Health Assessment Form. All Camp Como staff are expected to be neat, clean and modestly dressed as we are role models for the campers. Questionable clothing, jewelry or hairstyles will be addressed and expected to be changed. ALL types of vehicles must be respected and safety procedures must be followed. Guidelines for vehicle use will be discussed. Personal vehicles are acceptable. Camp Como is located at 10,125 feet elevation. Higher elevation brings cooler temperatures. Snow is a possibility in any month. Summer rains can be cool. Appropriate clothing and walking attire are advisable for mountain living. Colorado Christian Service Camp, Inc., a/k/a Camp Como, In-House Policies for Summer Resident Staff will be further addressed in staff training.

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