Staff Application Form 2018

Bar Harbour Camp, Stettler and Hardisty Lake Camp work together to offer staff positions that are of longer duration for the summer. Summer staff will have the opportunity to work at both camp locations.

Both camps are accredited by the Alberta Camping Association and the United Church Camping Standards.

Staff positions require that the applicant be a minimum age of 18 years on the first day of camp, with the exceptions of:

  • Director’s position which requires that the applicant have a Degree in relevant field of study or an equivalent number of years post high school completion. Job descriptions are available on both camp websites.
  • Waterfront Support (Hardisty) – which can be 16 years with the appropriate Lifeguard Qualifications.

What position are you applying for?

Camp Director (Hardisty)Waterfront Coordinator

First Aid ProviderProgram Counsellor

CookAssistant Cook (Bar Harbour)

Cabin CounsellorWaterfront Support (Hardisty Lake)

Select the camp(s) you wish to attend

** Please note that preference will be given to applicants who will attend ALL listed camps**

Camp NameCamp DatesAgesSite

ALL CAMPSJuly 1– Aug 24Hardisty & Bar Harbour, Stettler

CIT Camp July 2-614-17yrsHardistyaHHHH

HLC Scamper#1July 2-46-8yrsHardisty

HLC Scamper#2July 4-66-8yrsHardisty

HLC Camp #1July 9-138-11yrsHardisty

HLC Camp #2July 16-208-13yrsHardisty

HLC Camp #3July 23-278-13yrsHardisty

BHC Rookie Camp July 30- Aug 16-9yrsBar Harbour, Stettler

BHC Scamper CampAug 1-3 6-10 yrsBar Harbour, Stettler

BHC Kid’s CampAug 6-11 9-12yrsBar Harbour, Stettler

BHC Intermediate/GradAug 12-17 14-17 yrsBar Harbour, Stettler

BHC MiddlersCamp Aug 19-24 11-14yrsBar Harbour, Stettler

MANDATORY Staff Training: June 25- June 28

Personal Information (Please print clearly)

Name: Home Phone # ( ) ____

Address: City/Town Postal Code ______

E-mail address: ______

Birthday: Age as of July 1, 2018 ______

Month / Day / Year

A Condition of employment is that, by July 1, 2018, staff members must have:

. A current Canadian Police Record Check, Level 2. (Available from your local police agency. Obtaining a Record Check from larger centers may take a while)

Current Standard First Aid Certification. (either St. Johns or Red Cross)

Social Services Child Welfare Check(available free from social services)

Questionnaire (Please print clearly)

Personal qualities & job experience:

1. Have you ever worked at a children’s/youth camp? Yes  No 

If yes, please provide location, camp name and positions held.

2. What experience do you have working with children or youth in any area other than at a camp?

3. Why would you like to work at our camp?

4. We are camps of the United Church of Canada. We require our staff to respect and follow the

philosophiesof the United Church in their actions and attitudes.

This includes, but is not limited to, an attitude of inclusiveness to diversity in culture and sexual

orientation. Are you able to commit to this?

(if you’d like to talk about this …call Helen Reed 403-664-9266)

Yes

Qualifications: Do you have any of the following? (some are needed for specific positions)

 Life Guard Certification (Waterfront Coordinator needs this)

 Personal Watercraft Certification

 Food Handling Certification (Cook needs this)

 Canoe Instructor Certification(Waterfront needs this) No, but willing to take course

Childcare Certification

Archery Instructor training

 Something we’ve missed? Tell us more______

What skills do you bring to camp?

Music.

Do you play guitar? Do you sing? 

Sports. What sports are you interested in?______

Crafts. Do you like doing crafts? 

Teaching...leading sessions

Following…ability to follow instructions

Camp songs

Drama (not being dramatic… but able to jump into or lead skits etc.)

Thank-you for your interest in our youth camping programs. The information you have provided is considered confidential. Your application will be reviewed by the Hiring Committee. Those successful in the application process may be required to attend an interview with the Committee or their designate and to provide references.Applications are assessed as they are received. Positions may be filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified.

Your completed application form may be submittedby mail or email at the following addresses

e-mail:
Mail to: Summer Camp Applications
Box 99
Oyen, Alberta
T0J 2J0
Questions?403-664-3987 or 403-664-9266