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2021 CAMP DEER RUN NEW STAFF APPLICATION – due Feb. 15, 2021

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Thanks for your interest in being a part of the CDR summer staff. If you have any questions about this application or the hiring process please feel free to contact the camp office (office@campdeerrun.com or 903-629-7165).

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Gender:

Date of Birth:

Email:

Cell Phone:

T-shirt Size:

Are you currently a graduating High School Senior or a college student?

High School SeniorCollege Student

Name of College or High School You Currently Attend:

Grade in School:

CONTACT INFORMATION WHEN YOU ARE AT COLLEGE:

Your Address at College: (this is not asking for the address to your school, this is where you personally receive mail at your school. Example: HU Box 14231 or ACU 14255)

College City:

College State:

College Zip/Postal Code:

College Phone:

CONTACT INFORMATION WHEN YOU ARE AT HOME

Home (Parents’) Address:

Home (Parents’) City:

Home (Parents’) State:

Home (Parents’) Zip Code:

During the summer there are moments when your parents may need to be contacted. Please provide their phone numbers below. Type N/A if a parent doesn’t have a cell / home phone.

Home (Parents’) Phone:

Parent #1 Name:

Parent #1 Cell Phone:

Parent #1 Email Address:

Parent #2 Name:

Parent #2 Cell Phone:

Parent #2 Email Address:

OTHER INFORMATION

Do you attend church regularly?

YesNo

Name of Church you attend at College:

Name of Church you attend at home:

Have you ever been a camper at Camp Deer Run?

YesNo

Please identify the years you were a camper at CDR.

How did you hear about Camp Deer Run?

Have you worked at another camp in the past?

YesNo

If so, which one(s) and what position(s) did you hold?

Can you work the entire ten weeks including orientation this summer? (Camp Dates are May 23 – July 31)

YesNo

If no, what dates can you not work this summer?

If No, what reason do you have for needing time off?

(wedding, college orientation, etc.)

Can you attend the New Staff Orientation weekend, April 23-25, 2021?

YesNo

Camp is physically demanding, are there any conditions that we need to be aware of? If yes, please explain. If no, please type “No.”

Allergies:

YesNo

Please Explain.

Broken Bones / Surgery:

YesNo

Please Explain.

Other significant injuries or conditions (in the last five years):

YesNo

Please Explain.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? If yes, explain.

YesNo

Please Explain.

Have you ever been accused or convicted of a sexual crime? If yes, explain. If no, please type “No.”

YesNo

Please Explain.

As a part of the hiring process, CDR requires full viewing access to any and all personal accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For Facebook please request that CDR Director, Ty Ford, be added to your “friend list” prior to submitting this application. For Twitter and Instagram please follow @campdeerrun and allow us to follow your accounts. Have you completed these requests?

YesNoI don’t have any social media accounts

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EDUCATION:

EDUCATION: HIGH SCHOOL

Name of High School:

City:

State:

Years Completed:

Did you graduate?

YesNoI graduate this spring.

Last Year Attended:

EDUCATION: COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY / TECHNICAL OR VOCATIONAL:

Name of School:

City:

State:

Years Completed:

Did you graduate?

YesNoI graduate this spring.

Last Year Attended:

Major:

Minor:

SKILLS

What skills do you possess that may be beneficial as a part of the CDR Staff?

Describe any experience you have which might be applicable to being a CDR Staff such as working with children, service in local church or other similar activities.

Describe any experience you have had in preparing and teaching Bible lessons?

Do you have any knowledge or experience in horsemanship?

YesNo

Are you Lifeguard certified?

YesNo

If yes, when does your certification expire?

CDR is able to train, certify and recertify lifeguards. Are you willing to become lifeguard certified if not already?

YesNo

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (List the most recent first)

Please list at least three employment references. If you do not have three to list simply type “N/A” in the required fields.

EMPLOYER #1:

Employer #1 – Company Name:

Employer #1 – City:

Employer #1 – Supervisor’s Name:

Employer #1 – Supervisor’s Contact (Phone or Email):

Employer #1 – What was your Position?

Employer #1 – What were some of your responsibilities?

Employer #1 – Start Date:

Employer #1 – End Date:

Were you ever disciplined, warned or counseled about your job performance, attendance, or any other work related matter by Employer #1?

YesNo

Employer #1 – If yes, please explain.

Reason for leaving Employer #1:

EMPLOYER #2:

Employer #2 – Company Name:

Employer #2 – City:

Employer #2 – Supervisor’s Name:

Employer #2 – Supervisor’s Contact (Phone or Email):

Employer #2 – What was your Position?

Employer #2- What were some of your responsibilities?

Were you ever disciplined, warned or counseled about your job performance, attendance, or any other work related matter by Employer #2?

YesNo

Employer #2- If yes, please explain.

Employer #2 – Start Date:

Employer #2 – End Date:

Reason for leaving Employer #2:

EMPLOYER #3:

Employer #3 – Company Name:

Employer #3 – City:

Employer #3 – Supervisor’s Name:

Employer #3 – Supervisor’s Contact (Phone or Email):

Employer #3 – What was your Position?

Employer #3 – What were some of your responsibilities?

Were you ever disciplined, warned or counseled about your job performance, attendance, or any other work related matter by Employer #3?

YesNo

Employer #3 – If yes, please explain.

Employer #3 – Start Date:

Employer #3 – End Date:

Reason for leaving Employer #3:

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SHORT ANSWER

Many subjects will arise during your weeks of working with young people at CDR. As a staff member you will be in a very influential position. You will have the opportunity to teach, mentor and impact the young lives of the campers. It is important that you are ready to teach, defend and use God’s Word daily among the campers. In the “Short Answer” section please explain what you believe the Bible teaches and therefore what you would teach about the following topics? Please note: The purpose of this section is not for us to see a right or wrong answer, but for you to convey a Biblical basis for your belief. We encourage you to use scripture references within your answer.

Sin?

Salvation? How does someone receive it?

The purpose of a Christian’s life? What is a Christian’s mission?

God has called His people to be “set apart” from the world, what does this look like in real life? What does this look like in your life? What choices have you made to live this out?

Do you abstain from the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs?

YesNo

If no, please explain:

What would you teach campers about these substances?

SHORT ANSWER – PERSONAL

What are some of your hobbies? How do you spend your free time?

Do you participate in any school-sponsored activities throughout the year?

Give a general description of your personality. (shy or outgoing, laid back or intense, passive or aggressive)

What are your career goals? What is your main reason for choosing this career?

Share with us a time when you did not recieve something you wanted. How did you handle this situation? How did your perspective change from this experience?

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ESSAY QUESTIONS

Why do you want to work at Camp Deer Run?

The campers at CDR are taught in many different ways. They learn from the lessons taught by the staff. They also learn from the example and actions of the staff. What do you hope the campers will learn from you this summer?

What do you do to maintain your own spiritual growth?

How are you involved in serving others throughout the year? Who do you serve?

Are you a baptized believer?

YesNo

If yes, please share the story of your baptism. What led you to make the decision to be baptized?

Share with us your faith story & spiritual journey (include some highs & lows). Share with us how God has been at work in your life.

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REFERENCES

Please list three personal references, excluding relatives. One of the three must be a minister or elder from your home church. We will contact these references by phone or email so be sure to fill out all the information requested in this section.

REFERENCE #1

Reference #1 – Name:

Reference #1 – Relationship to Applicant:

Reference #1 – Years Known:

Reference #1 – Email:

REFERENCE #2

Reference #2 – Name:

Reference #2 – Relationship to Applicant:

Reference #2 – Years Known:

Reference #2 – Email:

REFERENCE #3

Reference #3 – Name:

Reference #3 – Relationship to Applicant:

Reference #3 – Years Known:

Reference #3 – Email:

Reference Email

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DISCLAIMER – Please read and sign below

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Camp Deer Run to obtain information from references, employers, and churches listed herein. I also authorize any references, churches, or other organizations or employers listed in this application to give Camp Deer Run any information, including opinions, that they may have regarding my character and fitness for the job I am applying. In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by Camp Deer Run, I hereby, release any individual church, children’s organization, charity, employer, reference, or any other person or organization, both collectively and indivually, from any and all liability for the damages of whatever kind or nature which may result to me, my heirs, or my family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply with this authorization.

I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me in this application. Should my application be accepted, I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Policies of Camp Deer Run, which are adopted from time to time, and to refrain from unscriptural conduct in the performance of my services on behalf of Camp Deer Run.

I understand that Camp Deer Run desires to protect its children and therefore give my permission for Camp Deer Run to conduct a criminal background check and to maintain my fingerprints and photo ID on file. I further state that I have carefully read the foregoing release and know the contents thereof and sign this release as my own free act, I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of a material fact on my application my be justification for refusal of employment.

In the event I am employed, I understand that all employees are subject to termination at the discretion of Camp Deer Run, If, in the event I choose to voluntarily terminate my employment, I am free to do so at any time, and if I choose to give proper notice of termination, Camp Deer Run my either permit me to continue my employment during the notice period or may accept my resignation permanently. I understand that in the event I am employed by Camp Deer Run, my compensation (if any), hours of service, and all other terms and conditions of employment are subject to modification or change by Camp Deer Run at Camp Deer Run’s discretion.

I understand that, if employed, any misrepresentation made by me completing this application shall be considered as sufficient cause for my dismissal without advance notice. I authorize Camp Deer Run to supply my employment record, in whole or in part, and in confidence to any perspective or future employer, governmental agency, or other party with legal and proper interest therein.

I hereby give my permission for Camp Deer Run to obtain information relating to my criminal history record. The criminal history record, as received from the reporting agencies, may include arrest and conviction data as well as plea bargains and deferred adjudications. I understand that this information will be used, in part, to determine my eligibility for an employment / volunteer position with this organization. I also understand that as along as I remain an employee or volunteer here, the criminal history records check may be repeated at any time. I understand that I will have the opportunity to review the criminal history and a procedure is available for clarification if I dispute the record as received.

I, the undersigned, do, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, hereby remise, release and forever discharge and agree to indemnify Camp Deer Run and each of the officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all causes of actions, suits, liabilities, costs, debts, and sums of money, claims, demands, whatsoever, and any and all related attorneys’ fees, court costs, and other expenses resulting from the investigation of my background connections with my application to become a volunteer / staff member.

I hereby authorize to local Police Department and other local, state or federal agencies to release any record that may be on file in my name(s) in the records of said agencies. Any such records will become part of my personal application for employment / volunteer service at Camp Deer Run.

I also hereby assign and grant to Camp Deer Run as
well as their authorized representatives, the right and permission to use and
publish the photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound
recordings made of me at all activities, and I hereby release Camp
Deer Run and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations
associated with the activity from any and all liability from such use and
publication. I further authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit,
broadcast, electronic storage, and/or distribution of said
photographs/film/videotapes/ electronic representations and/or sound recordings
without limitation at the discretion of Camp Deer Run, and I specifically waive
any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.

I agreeI cannot agree

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YOU ARE ALMOST FINISHED WITH THE APPLICATION! Before you press submit please go back over the information you have provided. Please make sure that you have taken appropriate time and given appropriate focus to this task.

We appreciate your desire to serve the Lord at CDR this summer. You will receive an email once your application has been received. Applications will be reviewed after the New Staff Application deadline (Feb. 15, 2021) and you will receive notice of selections by the end of February. Our aim will be to select the best sixty applicants, returning and new, to be a part of the 2021 summer staff at Camp Deer Run.

Press “Submit” to complete your application. Thanks!

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