Counsellor Application
Hamilton Presbytery – United Church Summer Day Camps 2015 The Christian Development Committee of the Hamilton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada is recruiting a leadership team of United Church young people, age 16 and older, to provide a half-day (mornings) traveling Christian day camp program, for 8 weeks this summer, at several different locations throughout the Presbytery. Job Description – Counselor Duties and Responsibilities Enthusiastically participate in all aspects of the program, including leadership, music, drama, games, crafts, supervision and interaction with children involved in the program, and including training. Memorize program songs and skits prior to final training day Work and interact co-operatively with Coordinators, teammates, host churches, Director/Minister and volunteers Serve as a role model to the children and an ambassador of the church at all times while offering this ministry to others. Specifics You must be able to arrange your own transportation (we will try to facilitate carpooling when possible) You must be at least 16 years of age in the calendar year 2015 You must be available for training (dates to be agreed upon at the consensus of the group, but likely 3 Saturdays or mid-week evenings in May/June). If selected for the program, you must agree to and arrange a police check (vulnerable sector). We will reimburse fee. Please note that it is our intention to offer the program in different churches in the 8 weeks of the summer, during the mornings (ie. Counselors will be on duty 8:30 am, to noon Monday to Friday). This would not prevent you from seeking additional employment, evenings and/or weekends. Employment options: “Full-time” Counselors will be offered 7 weeks employment (allowing one week holiday chosen in consultation with the team), & “part-time” Counselors will be offered 3-4 weeks employment. Guaranteed payment is $209 per week. Pay periods are every two weeks. All Counselors will be paid $100 for time spent training. Please direct questions & applications (see below or on the Presbytery website www.hamiltonpresbytery.org) by March 31, 2015 to The Hamilton Presbytery Christian Development Committee c/o Laurie White email: [email protected] or c/o St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton L9C 5E2 (905-383-7411) Counselor Application Form Hamilton Presbytery – United Church Summer Day Camps 2015 Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone Number: __________________ E-mail: _______________________ School Currently Attending: ______________________________________ Current Grade Level: ________ Date of Birth: ______________(with year) Home Church: ________________________________________________ What experience have you had working with children? -2 Please describe a specific volunteer or work experience that clearly illustrates that you are a team player: Please tell us about any church or camp related experiences ie. VBS helper, Sunday School, Nursery helpers, camp counselors, etc. What are your extra-curricular activities, interest or talents? Please share some highlights of your faith journey up to this point. - 3 Please provide three references, who are not family members. One must be from your minister (or another United Church minister, if your minister is also your parent!) Feel free to include a teacher or guidance counselor, or someone from your home church. Name _________________________________ Phone: ___________________ Relationship: _____________________________________________________ Name: ________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Relationship: ______________________________________________________ Name: ________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Relationship: ______________________________________________________ Thank you for your time and interest. You will be contacted after Apr. 1st. Interviews to be conducted after Easter, at an agreed upon time and hiring completed promptly thereafter. Send to Laurie White [email protected] c/o St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton L9C 5E2 905-383-7411
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