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Thank you for your interest in a summer position with Tamarack Camps. There are 4 steps in applying for a summer job with us.

  • Read our philosophy & learn about our programs by browsing our website
  • Decide which position you would like
  • Fill out an online application
  • Have the references that you have listed on your application, fill out the on-line reference form

Hiring for Supervisors, Agree, Kennedy & Trip Staff begins in early November. Hiring for all other positions begins in the middle of December. Most positions are filled by late January or early February. If you have not heard from us by Feb. 1st as to the status of your application, please give us a call to confirm that we have received your application.

If you are from the U.K., you will also need to contact Camp America to complete the application process. If you are from South Africa, Australia or New Zealand, please contact CCUSA to complete the application process.

If you are a returning Tamarack staff member, please click here to complete the returning staff application.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

First Name: *
Last Name: *
Email: *
Gender: *
Current Year/Grade In School
Position Applying For: *
If Other Please Specify:
Program:
Alternative program choices, in case your first choice isn't available:
How did you hear about Tamarack?
Did you participate in TSS, the Alaska Trip or the Teen Mission?
If so, what year?
If you were refered to Tamarack, name the person who referred you:
Home Address: *
Home Phone: *
Cell Phone:*
Parents Names:
Parents Phone:
College/University Address:
College/University Phone:
Best place to reach you:
Best time to call:
Date of Birth:
Social Security Number:
Do you have a current driver's license?
Drivers Licence Number:
Drivers Licence State:
Drivers Licence Exp. Date:
Answer the following two questions only if you are applying for a position requiring driving.
Do you have a current chauffeur's license?
Do you have a commercial driver's license?
 
Have you ever been convicted of any crimes, including, but not limited to, sex-related or child abuse-related offenses? *
If yes please indicate the conviction, dates and circumstances:
Are there any felony charges, misdemeanor charges or lawsuits pending against you? *
I understand that this organization has the right to secure criminal history as part of their pre-employment screening process using the information provided above. I understand that the Central Records division of the Michigan State Police, Lansing, Michigan, requires the above information. I authorize the Fresh Air Society to utilize the above information for the sole purpose of obtaining a criminal history file search. All information provided on this application form is true to the best of my knowledge.
*I have read and understand the paragraph above.
 
Earliest starting date available:
Latest ending date available:

Formal Education
School/College Location Current Year in School Major/Degree
Jewish Education
School Location Years Completed
as of Next June

Past Employment
Provide a full record of all employment and explain any gaps in your employment history.
Dates Employer Supervisor Job Description
Please indicate any employers you do not wish us to contact and the reason:

Camp Experience
Lack of prior experience is not necessarily an obstacle to employment.
Camp Director State Camper or Staff Dates

References
Give the names and telephone number of three persons (not relatives) who have knowledge of your character, experience and ability. Please indicate your relationship to each individual together with home or business number and best possible time for reaching that person. (These should be the same people you have chosen to provide written references.) *
Name City/State Phone Number Relationship

Program Areas
Please put 1 before the following activities you can organize and teach as an expert, 2 for those activities you can assist in teaching, and 3 for those in which you have had some useful experience.

Athletics
Aerobics
Archery
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Martial Arts
Physical Fitness
Roller Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Track & Field
Volleyball
Yoga
Outdoor Adventure
Astronomy
Backpacking
Ecology
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Lashing/Knot Tying
Mountain Biking
Nature
Outdoor Cooking
Overnight Camping
Rappelling
Rock Climbing
Ropes Course
(High)
Team Building
Music
Chorus
Voice
Piano
Accompany
Classical
Pop
Show Tunes
Sight Read
Instruments
Drums
Classical Guitar
Folk Guitar
Dance
Ballet
Choreography
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Modern
Tap
Waterfront
Canoeing
Kayaking
Knee Boarding
Sailing
Swimming
Waterskiing
Boat Driver (ski/wake)
Wake Boarding
Tennis
Instructor
Tournament Play
Inter-Arts
Ceramics
Computer Enhancement
Copper Enameling
Drawing
Jewelry/Silver
Leather
Painting
Paper Mache
Photography
Pottery
Puppetry
Tie Dying
Video
Woodworking
Office Skills
Computer
Typing
Word Processing
Dramatics
Acting
Clowning
Costuming
Directing
Lighting
Stagecraft
Stunts
Jewish Programming
Leading Services
Hebrew Language
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutoring
Hebrew Songs
Judaism & The Environment

Please list and describe any additional skills not listed:
Certifications
Please list all that apply
Certifications Expiration Date

Agree Outpost, Camp Kennedy and the Teen Travel Trips require physical participation in a wilderness setting as well as a degree of physical work. Do you have any physical limitations that would restrict you from performing your job?
If yes, please describe:



1) Why are you interested in working at Tamarack Camps this summer? *
2) What personal characteristics, past experiences, training, skills or talents do you have that would help you be successful in the position for which you are applying? *
3) Please list your extracurricular activities and how you feel they will help you be successful in your job? *
4) What age group are you primarily interested in working with and why? *
5) How do you feel you can specifically help us fulfill our Jewish program goals on the camper level and on the group level? *

Please keep in mind that Tamarack is a smoke-free campus. Staff are only permitted to smoke in designated areas and at specific times set by the camp administration.

Are you willing and able to comply with our zero tolerance alcohol and drug policy? *
 I understand and agree that if employed, my employment with Tamarack Camps is "At Will" and may be terminated, by Tamarack Camps or by me, at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason whatsoever or for no reason, with or without cause and that the nature of my employment cannot be modified except in writing signed by the Director. *  

The statements inthis application are true, complete and correct. I understand that any untrue, misleading or omission of information, herein or in other documents completed by the applicant, shall be considered sufficient reason for withdrawal of an offer or subsequent termination of employment.

By electronic submission of this application to Tamarack Camps, I understand and agree to the conditions stated above.

Please note: Processing may take some time. DO NOT hit submit multiple times. A "Thanks" message will indicate your application was received. If after a few minutes you do not see a "Thanks" message, hit submit again.

 

 
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