CAMPUS RECREATION
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in Campus Recreation’s Summer Recreational
Day Camps program. We have an exciting summer planned for Husker
Kids and Husker Adventures and are looking for an energetic and
enthusiastic summer staff to make it a success.
We have many positions to fill for this summer, so please review the
attached application and indicate which of the listed positions you would
be most interested. The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2015,
after which the initial review will begin. All applications should be returned
to the Campus Rec Center, Fleming Field Annex Building or submitted via
the electronic submittal form.
We will begin contacting selected applicants Monday, April 6, to arrange
for an interview, which take place April 7 – April 13. Potential training dates
are May 19-21 and May 26-28. Camp dates are from Monday, June 1 to
Friday, August 7. Your availability during these dates is expected if you
wish to be a part of our staff.
Please be aware that employment is conditional upon employees
undergoing a full criminal history background check. Employment may be
revoked based on the results of the screening.
If you have any questions after reading the attached application, please
contact us. We look forward to receiving your completed application.
Sincerely,
Shannon Vaccaro
Summer Camps Director
[email protected]
402-472-3467
Mandi Mollring
Summer Camps Director
[email protected]
402-472-3467 55 Campus Recreation Center | P.O. Box 880232 | Lincoln, NE 68588–0232
402.472.3467 | FAX 402.472.8080 | crec.unl.edu
Summary of Summer Staff Positions
Husker Kids for children entering 2nd – 6th grade
Husker Adventures for youth entering 7th & 8th grade
Please indicate camp preference on the application.
Program Supervisors - $8.65/hr
* Employment from May 19- August 7, Mondays – Fridays excluding the week of June 29 – July 3
Three positions available ≈ (Morning and Check-in 7:00 am – 3:00 pm), (Activity and Facilities 8:15 am – 4:15 pm),
(Afternoon and Check-out 10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Assist camp coordinators with the overall daily camp operations. Serve as camp administrator in
coordinators’ absence. Supervise staff at all activity sites. Plan and implement activities promoting
recreation and lifelong skills. Serve as a role model for all staff and participants. Complete designated
duties as assigned. See specific job description for in-depth duties and explanation on Campus
Recreation website.
Lead Counselors - $8.40/hr
* Employment from May 19 - August 7, Mondays – Fridays excluding the week of June 29 – July 3
Seven positions available ≈ 8:15 am – 4:15 pm
Supervise and participate with the campers at all of the activity sites. Ensure a safe and supportive
environment for all staff and participants. Assist camp coordinators in programming for age group.
Serve as liaison between group and camp administrative staff. Lead facilitator for activities. Other
duties as assigned.
Counselors - $8.15/hr
* Employment from May 19 - August 7, Mondays – Fridays excluding the week of June 29 – July 3
Twelve - Sixteen positions available ≈ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Supervise and participate with the campers at all of the activity sites. Conduct activities that are
scheduled in a safe and supportive environment. Communicate campers’ needs with Lead counselor.
Complete designated duties as assigned.
Non-Structured Program Staff - $8.15/hr
* Employment from May 19 - August 7, Mondays – Fridays excluding the week of June 29 – July 3
Seven - Eight positions available ≈ 7:00 am – 9:00 am & 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Supervise the arrival and departure of the participants. Act as a liaison between parents and the
summer camp staff. Interact with children in low-action games and activities. Set-up and take down
program area. Other duties as assigned. This position may be selected as Before/After or both.
Administrative Office Assistant - $8.40/hr
* Employment from May 19 - August 7, Mondays – Fridays excluding the week of June 29 – July 3
Two positions available ≈ 7:00 am – 12:30 pm & 12:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Operate a comprehensive office environment with confidence and creativity. Be the primary liaison
between the parents/guardians and/or participants and the camp coordinators. Experience with MS
Word, Excel, database management and Adobe are a plus. Other duties as assigned.
*Employees should be available for Staff Training beginning May 19, dates and times subject to position offered.
HUSKER KIDS & HUSKER ADVENTURES
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5 P.M. FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2015
Return to Campus Rec Center c/o Shannon Vaccaro or submit by email to [email protected].
Resumes are encouraged but not required.
POSITION(S) APPLYING FOR (select one or more)
! Program Supervisor
! Lead Counselor
! Morning & Check-in (7 a.m.-3 p.m.)
! Activity & Facilities (8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.)
! Afternoon & Check-out (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
! Non-Structured Program
! Counselor (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
(8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.)
! Husker Kids (2nd – 6th Grades)
! Husker Adventures (7th & 8th Grades)
! No Preference
! Husker Kids (2nd – 6th Grades)
! Husker Adventures (7th & 8th Grades)
! No Preference
! Administrative Office Assistant
! Before (7–9 a.m.)
! After (3:45–5:35 p.m.)
! 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
! 12:15 – 5:45 p.m.
(Please type or print using blue or black ink.)
NAME
NU ID #
ADDRESS
City
PHONE
State
Zip
E-MAIL ADDRESS
ARE YOU A CURRENT UNL STUDENT?
! YES
! NO
If no, indicate the college or university that you attend
WORK STUDY?
! YES
! NO
YEAR IN SCHOOL
HAVE YOU EVER WORKED FOR UNL?
! YES
MAJOR
! NO
If yes, please indicate Departments and dates
ARE YOU TAKING CLASSES IN SUMMER 2015?
! YES ! NO
If yes, please indicate the sessions, class days and time you are attending:
! Pre-session (May 18 – June 5)
Class Day(s)/Time:
! 8-week session (May 18 – July 10)
Class Day(s)/Time:
!1st 5 Weeks (June 8 – July 10)
Class Day(s)/Time:
! 2nd 5 Weeks (July 13 – Aug. 13)
Class Day(s)/Time:
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dates Employer/Supervisor
Address & Phone
Nature of Work
Reason for Leaving
REFERENCES
Please provide names and addresses of three persons (not relatives) having knowledge of your character, experience, work habits and ability.
Name
Address & City
Phone
1. What contributions do you think you can make at camp? What specific experience do you have
that would assist you in this position?
2. What contributions do you think a well-run camp can make to children?
3. How would you ensure a “safe” camping experience?
4. Describe your three (3) strongest qualities as a candidate for summer camp counselor.
a.
b.
c.
I authorize the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to conduct a complete investigation of my employment, educational, criminal, driving, social security, and
other records to verify the information provided on this application. I certify that the information contained in this application is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I understand that any material omission of facts or misrepresentation may result in my discharge, if hired, regardless of when
discovered. I further release the University, former employers, former educators, references, and others from any liability resulting from an investigation
of the information provided on this application. Upon termination, I authorize the release of reference information regarding my employment with
Campus Recreation.
Signature
Date
EMPLOYER'S STATEMENT
The University of Nebraska Lincoln is subject to state and federal equal employment opportunity laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sex or veteran status. Federal law requires reasonable accommodation of the known
disabilities of applicants and employees unless to do so would pose an undue hardship. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the
application process, please let us know.
Office Use Only:
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