2017Wisconsin Basecamp Leader Application

Dear Prospective Basecamp Leader,

Wisconsin Basecamp is planningits eleventh year of offering UW-Madison incoming freshman wilderness-based orientation trips. This coming summer, the program will be accepting up to 12 groups of 9-13 students each to participate in canoeing or backpackingtrips. We are looking for motivated and competentstudents to lead these groups and welcome new students to UW Madison via a positive outdoor experience. Each trip will be five days in length. Successful Leader applicants will also be required to attend leader training (see schedule below), contribute to trip preparation, packing,post-trip gear cleanup and reporting.

Basecamp Trip Leaders play the crucial role in the success of the program and would be expected to co-lead up to four total trips. During July andAugust trips all Leaders will be responsible for trip preparations, safely guiding the group, fostering an enjoyable, challenging group environmentand conducting a planned curriculum that helps orient participants to the UW-Madison experience. Basecamp leaders must show unwavering enthusiasm, tolerance for adversity, a commitment to diversity, compassion, and have the ability to think calmly and quickly under pressure. Leaders should be competent in facilitating and teaching camping, canoeing, and backpacking skills.

Applications are due no later than 5:00pm, Wednesday, Feb 15th. Email application is preferred orhard copies will be accepted in the Outdoor UW office, Memorial Union. Early application is highly encouraged as applications will be reviewed,and qualified leader candidates interviewed (and potentially hired), in the order they are received!

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What we are looking for:

A Basecamp leader should…

  • Be a UW-Madison Soph., Junior or Senior in good academic standing.
  • Be committed to creating a successful summer 2017 Basecamp program.
  • Hold current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to get WFA certification (April 8-9).

(Wilderness First Responder preferred)

  • Be willing to work well in a variety of trip leader teams.
  • Continue to share the spirit and vision of Basecamp, the Wisconsin Union and UW-Madison.
  • Have good judgment and be highly safety conscious.

Basecamp Leader Expectations:

  • Wilderness First Aid certified (if not we host a WFA course April 8-9 cost $170.)
  • Leader training trip –~July8-16th(paid and mandatory) backpacking and canoeing camping
  • Trip Leaders will participate in up to four of the 12 scheduled trips:

Benefits/Payment:

  • $400-$450 per (5 day) trip.
  • Paid training in trip facilitation.
  • All trip costs included

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If you have questions, please email or call the Outdoor UWservice desk at

608.265.8452. We look forward to seeing your application.

Julie Brown- WI Basecamp Manager

Wisconsin Basecamp

2017Leader Application

This application is due no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, Feb15th, 2017. Applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates interviewed. You may email this application to or drop it off in the Basecamp/Outdoor UW Office, Memorial Union (Open noon – 6pm, M-F).

Name ______

Current Class Standing ______Expected graduation date______GPA ______

Academic Department/Major ______Campus Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______

Permanent Address (Summer 2017)______City ______State ______Zip ______

Home Phone Number ______Cell Number ______

Work Number ______Email Address ______
Emergency contact (name, relationship, phone) ______

Additional jobs you anticipate holding this summer? And expected hours?

Which Wisconsin Basecamp sessions (if any) have you previously been part of(include year)?

Driving Record: (Check all that apply)

I have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years and feel confident driving a van with passengers.

 I feel confident driving a van with passengers

 I have received a moving violation/citation in the past two years?
(Trip leaders are required to drive State Fleet vehicles as a part of Basecamp employment. UW Risk Management will check driving records.).

List safety courses completed (include First Aid, CPR, WFA, WFR, Lifesaving), certifying organizations and dates:

______

Each Trip Leader is expected to participate in up to 4 of the following 12 scheduled trips. Which trips interest you?
Check all that could apply. Actual leaders for trips will be determined after the Trip Leader/Leader-in-Traininghiring.

Required Leader training paid (probably July 8-16th)

Canoe Camping 7/20-7/24Backpacking 7/20-7/24
Canoeing 7/27-7/31Backpacking 7/27-7/31

Canoeing 8/4-8/8Backpacking 8/3-8/7 (two trips)

Canoeing 8/17-8/21Backpacking 8/18-8/22

Canoeing 8/18-8/22 Backpacking 8/24-8/28

Canoeing 8/24-8/28

I know I will be gone (unavailable) for the following summer dates: ______

Have you ever been dismissed or ask to resign from a job?YESNO

If YES, Why?

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List three personal/employment references. (Please do not list relatives).

1. Name ______Email ______
Phone Number(s) ______How do you know them? ______

2. Name ______Email ______
Phone Number(s) ______How do you know them? ______

3. Name ______Email ______
Phone Number(s) ______How do you know them? ______

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS – On a separate sheet please provide short answers(350 words or less)to these four questions. Please include your name on your answer sheet.

1. Describe your relevant experience leading and/or working in groups in the outdoors.Be specific with canoeing, backpacking, camping, Leave No Trace (LNT), camp games/facilitation, and cooking. Also, include any additional training or skills you might have (CPR,WFA, WFR,Lifeguard, Camps, NOLS, Outward Bound, Camps, etc...).

2. Why are you applying to be a Basecamp Leader?

3. Describe your experience working with individuals from backgrounds or abilities different from your own. How were you most successful? In what ways do you see Basecamp helping you improve?

4. Please describe what qualities you possess that will enable you to facilitate a positive experience for a diverse Basecamp group. Why will you excel at the challenge of welcoming a group of incoming UW-Madison freshmen via a wilderness experience? Keep in mind that this group will be of varied outdoors experience, may not be comfortable in groups, and may not even want to be there!

5. What other commitments (jobs, trips, internships, etc.) do you have this summer? What dates are you not available, please be specific.

6. Willing and able to safely transport passengers in Fleet vehicles. Are you currently fleet certified?

6. Any other information that you think is relevant for us to know?

Please read, sign, and date:(electronic signature acceptable)

I certify that all the information on this form is true. I understand that giving false information is grounds for dismissal. I give authorization to contact the references and/or employers listed above.

Signature______Date ______

Print Name______

Thank YOU for your application!

Email completed application materials to OR drop off at OutdoorUW, Memorial Union.