Summer Camp Staff Application

  • Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council is committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification, citizenship, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
  • Conditions of employment are stated at the end of this form. Please read carefully before you sign this application.
  • To be considered for employment, this application must be completed in full, even if you are attaching a resume.
  • This application will be considered current for one summer season only. At the end of this period, if you are interested in continued employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application form.
Type of Application*

Personal Data

Name*
Are you currently under 18 years of age?*
Are you a registered Girl Scout member (Adult or Girl)?*
If you are currently a girl member, are you in a troop?
Current Address*
Permanent Address (if different than above)
Which position are you applying for? - Copy*
How did you hear about this job?
Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
All Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland camp staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
If no, are you willing to be fully vaccinated prior to your start date as camp staff?
All Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland camp staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Position Desired

Type of position applying for:*

Resident Camp - Camp Molly Lauman (Lucasville, OH) Position Options:


Please select all of the positions that interest you.
Please pay close attention to the age requirements for each position.
Position Desired
Check all that apply!

Day Camp - Camp Ken-Jockety (Galloway, OH) Position Options:


Please select all of the positions that interest you.
Please pay close attention to the age requirements for each position.
Position Desired
Check all that apply!

Employment History

Since last working at camp, have you been employed anywhere that has allowed you to build skills relevant to your desired position?*

Please list all paid and volunteer experiences.

Would you like to upload a resume or fill out information about your employment history?
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Employment History

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Education History

Certifications and Trainings

Please list the certifying organization and expiration date of any current certifications or trainings. If you don't have any, that's okay! We offer training in a variety of the courses below as part of your employment. 

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FOR LIFEGUARDS ONLY: What is your current certification status?
I understand that I must pass a 300-meter swim test, as well as be able to retrieve a diving brick from the bottom of the pool to maintain employment as a lifeguard. Further, I understand that I must either pass the lifeguard course offered by GSOH before employment begins or already hold an American Red Cross lifeguard certification.
Please list any certifications that you are willing/wanting to obtain for this upcoming summer (check all that apply):

References

Please list three individuals, other than relatives or personal friends, who know of your qualifications and/or background experience. We recommend former employers, teachers, ministers, school counselors, Girl Scout leaders or other persons who can give an honest account of your abilities, work ethic, and personality.


References will be e-mailed an online form to fill out. Please make sure that the address that you give is correct.

Reference #1 Name
Reference #2 Name
Reference #3 Name

Skills and Experience

You don’t have to have been a camper to be a great staff member, but we’d like to hear about your camp experience if you’ve got it.

Did you attend camp as a child (any camp)?
Have you participated in any of our Counselor in Training or day camp Program Aide training programs?
What types of camp have you attended (check all that apply)?
Which program(s) have you completed (check all that apply):

Teaching/Facilitation Experience

Kids do all sorts of activities at camp, so we look to hire staff members with a wide variety of skills and interests. Keep in mind that you don't have to be good at everything to be a good staff member!


Please tell us if you have a high level of experience in any of the areas below.
KITCHEN, HEALTHCARE, SITE HOST, and LIFEGUARD STAFF APPLICANTS - you may skip questions this section. While having other outdoor experience may help you fit in to the camp environment, it is not required. Please feel free to mark all those that apply to you, but it is not required.


Arts
Arts
  Experience teaching others Personal experience (not teaching others)
Singing
Acting
Guitar
Story telling
Painting/drawing
Nature crafts
Photography
Photo/video editing
Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Adventure
  Experience teaching others Personal experience (not teaching others)
Orienteering
Fire building
Outdoor cooking
Knife safety
Hiking
Fishing
Backpacking
Archery
Rock climbing/rappelling
Waterfront Activities
Waterfront Activities
  Experience teaching others Personal experience (not teaching others)
Swimming
Canoeing – flatwater
Canoeing – moving water
Canoe tripping (overnight)
Whitewater rafting
Standup paddleboarding
Sports & Games
Sports & Games
  Experience teaching others Personal experience (not teaching others)
Fitness
Martial arts
Slacklining
Yoga
Large group (all-camp) games
Team Building and Challenge Course
Team Building and Challenge Course
  Experience teaching others Personal experience (not teaching others)
Icebreakers
Team challenge course (low ropes)
High ropes course
Horseback Riding (Western)
Horseback Riding (Western)
  Experience teaching others Personal experience (not teaching others)
Ring riding lessons
Trail riding lessons
Innovative classroom lessons
Tack, grooming, etc.
Care of horses
Horse packing
English riding
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness
  Experience teaching others Personal experience (not teaching others)
Animal habitats
Scat/tracks
Plant ID
Edible wild plants
Night nature
Rocks and fossils
Leave No Trace
Other Skills
Other Skills
  Experience teaching others Personal experience (not teaching others)
Culinary arts
Leadership skills
Anti-bullying
Stress relief
Dealing with peer pressure
Conflict resolution

Essay Questions

Authorizations

I hereby authorize you to check all my educational references and the personal employment references as indicated below; I further authorize these references to release to you all information that they have about me (check all that apply):
Do you know of any reason why you would not be able to perform the essential functions of the job position for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?*
Are you legally eligible to be employed in the United States?*
(Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment.)
Have you ever been convicted of a crime (other than traffic violations)?*
All staff must pass a drug test before beginning work. Do you have any concerns about taking a drug test?*

I understand that this employment application and any other Girl Scout documents are not contracts of employment, and that any individual who is hired may voluntarily leave employment upon proper notice and may be terminated by the council at any time. I understand that any oral or written statements to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employee. I also understand that I am submitting this application to become an employee of Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, Inc. and not GSUSA.


I certify that my answers to the preceding questions are true and complete and I have not knowingly withheld any information which might, if disclosed, affect my application unfavorably. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts on this application will be cause for rejection of this application or dismissal after employment and that employment is subject to verification of references.

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