Rockfish Camp & Retreat Center

Staff Application

226 Camp Rockfish Road
Parkton, NC 28371
Phone: (910) 425-3529
Fax: (910) 875-6177

 

*denotes required field

 *First Name *Last Name
* Email Address:

Are you a returning Rockfish staff member?  Yes No
If Yes, what title/position did you hold and what activities did you lead or assist with?:
Title/Position: 
Activities: 

 Current Address:
Dates of this address: 
*Address *City *State *Zip *Telephone

Permanent/Home Address:
Same as above
 Address City State Zip
Telephone

Other Information:
Age as of June 1: 
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):    Male       Female 
Social Security Number: 
Driver's License Number:        State issued:      Do you have any violations?  Yes No
If yes, please explain:  Do you have a current commercial drivers license? State:
Do you have any dietary restrication?  Yes No         If yes, please describe:

Please note that Rockfish DOES NOT provide special meals for vegetarians.

Do you have any physical limitations which might limit your activity and/or participation while at camp? Yes No
If yes, please describe:
Do you have any allergies, or do you require any special medical treatment or attention while at camp? Yes No
If yes, please describe:
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Yes No
If yes, please explain (voluntary):
Will you be keeping a private vehicle at the camp during your stay?  Yes  No

Staff bringing private vehicles must keep them parked in the designated staff parking area and use them only according to camp policies.

I give permission for Rockfish to request copies of personal records from my school, employer, and/or any other source which are necessary to properly conduct a background check.

 What dates are you available for employment at camp?  (Normal arrival date is May 19, departure on August 9)    From   to 

Are you interested in staying for the newly added week of camp (departure date from camp would be August 16)?     Yes  No

Staff who are available for the full ten or eleven weeks are considered for employment first. Very few staff will be considered that are available less than this length of time.

 Previous camp experience:
I have never worked at a camp.  I have worked at a camp.   How many years? 
        Most recent camp: Dates of employment    From   to              Position/Title 
        Name of camp              Name of Camp Director       Camp Address              Camp Telephone 
I have never been a camper.
I have been a camper.   How many years? 

 School and Employment Information:
Currently a college student.     Name of College       Major or Field of Study
            Indicate level completed as of this Spring :  Freshman  Sophomore  Junior  Senior  Graduate Student
Graduating High School this year
Professional/Currently Employed
       Date employment began:          Position/Title      Employer Company Name         Employer Contact Person      Employer Address         Employer Telephone
I currently hold a teaching certificate.    State of issue:         Year of issue:     Number of years teaching: 

Previous Employment:
Dates of Employment         Position/Title      Employer Company Name
Employer Contact Person      Employer Address         Employer Telephone

 

Camp Activities
Please check all activities you are qualified (with experience or certification) to lead:
General Camp Activities
Christian & misc.
Sports / Adventure
Waterfront
Archery Bible Study Baseball Boating
Arts & Crafts Singing Basketball Canoeing
Camping-basic skills Speaking Football Kayaking
Drama Worship Band Frisbee Sports Rafting
Fishing Computers / Multimedia Rappelling Swimming
Group Games Kitchen Assistance-cleaning/cooking Rock Climbing/ Wall Wakeboarding
Horseback Riding Office Work Soccer Waterskiing
OLS-Outdoor Living Skills Infirmary Duties/Medical Staff Volleyball  

 List any other activities you can teach and describe qualifications:
    1.
    2.
    3.

Please check all activities you can assist with:

General Camp Activities
Christian & misc.
Sports / Adventure
Waterfront
Archery Bible Study Baseball Boating
Arts & Crafts Singing Basketball Canoeing
Camping-basic skills Speaking Football Kayaking
Drama Worship Band Frisbee Sports Rafting
Group Games   Rock Climbing / Repelling Swimming
Horseback Riding   Soccer  
OLS-Outdoor Living Skills   Volleyball  

List other activities you can assist with and describe qualifications:
    1.
    2.
    3.

Please check all certifications you currently hold:

ARC=American Red Cross                ACA=American Canoeing Association            BSA=Boy Scouts of America

ARC Lifeguard  
(includes ARC Community First Aid and CPR for the Profesional Rescuer)
ARC Water Safety Instructor ARC Community First Aid ARC Standard First Aid
ARC Community CPR ARC Infant and Child CPR ARC Small Craft Instructor CHA Horseback Instructor
EMT RN LPN Nursing Student
Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Responder Paramedic Military Medic- past or present
CAA or NAA 
             (Archery Instructor)
NRA (Riflery Instructor) ACA Instructor BSA Lifeguard

Please list any other certifications you hold:

Fully detail your experience in the TOP THREE areas you have selected. 
We cannot properly evaluate your expertise without confirmation of your experience and qualifications.

Skill Area #1:


Skill Area #2:


Skill Area #3:


What specific position are you applying for?  (Rockfish reserves the right to offer you the position we feel you are most qualified based on your skills and experience.)
Adventure Corodinator (program activities listed above): 
Arts & Crafts\ Drama
Day Camp Director:
General Counselor (program activities listed above): 
Head Lifeguard (program activities checked above): 
Horseback Riding Director
Junior Staff
Kitchen/Maintenance areas (skills/positions checked above):
Lifeguard: 
Nurse: 
Office Assistant / Camp Store manager: 
Resident Camp Director: 
Water Front Director: 

Why do you want to be a Camp Counselor?

 

Describe your relationship to Christ and the process through which it has grown.

Please include situations, events, habits, people, which have nurtured your Christian faith.  

List your strengths and weaknesses. In what areas do you feel you need to grow?.  

What church/Christian groups have you been actively involved in?

Describe your experience with children (i.e. youth clubs, community programs, plays, babysitting, scouting, etc.).

What ages do you feel you are best suited for working with?  (This helps us place you in the appropriate age cabin, please check all that apply.)
All ages 6-8 years  9-10 years  11-12 years  13-14 years  15-17 years
 

Consider this:  "Being a camp counselor is hard work, low paying, 24 hours a day with little time-off and almost no privacy."  What are your comments and thoughts with regard to this statement?

References:
Please supply three references below.  One may be a family member, the other two need to be teachers or employer.

1.  Full Name                 Relationship to applicant
Contact information:
Street Address          City               State           Zip
Contact Phone
Contact Email

2.Full Name                 Relationship to applicant
Contact information:
Street Address          City               State           Zip
Contact Phone
Contact Email

3.Full Name                 Relationship to applicant
Contact information:
Street Address          City               State           Zip
Contact Phone
Contact Email

Church Name/Location/Pastors Name: 

Have you had any criminal convictions for child abuse or sex related crimes?   Yes  No

Our Camps are in outdoor settings. Staff are required to traverse independently and are entrusted with the care of a group of children whose health and welfare are your prime responsibility.

Optional: Complete a one page biographical sketch, including specialized training in camping, and experience in other fields which might have a bearing on the position(s) for which you are applying.

The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the camp to contact anyone regarding my experiences or background and release from harm or liability any statements made by such persons.      

 

Signature:            Date: