Tamarack Camps : Staff : Apply Now!

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: *

Male

Female

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?

Yes

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?

Yes

Do you have a commercial driver's license?

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, including sex related or child offenses? *

Yes

If yes please indicate the conviction, dates and circumstances:

Are there any felony charges, misdemeanor charges or lawsuits pending against you? *

Yes

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.

Yes

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

N/A

Archery

N/A

Baseball

N/A

Basketball

N/A

Field Hockey

N/A

Gymnastics

N/A

Lacrosse

N/A

Martial Arts

N/A

Physical Fitness

N/A

Roller Hockey

N/A

Soccer

N/A

Softball

N/A

Track & Field

N/A

Volleyball

N/A

Yoga

N/A

Outdoor Adventure

Astronomy

N/A

Backpacking

N/A

Ecology

N/A

Fishing

N/A

Hiking

N/A

Horseback Riding

N/A

Lashing/Knot Tying

N/A

Mountain Biking

N/A

Nature

N/A

Outdoor Cooking

N/A

Overnight Camping

N/A

Rappelling

N/A

Rock Climbing

N/A

Ropes Course
(High)

N/A

Team Building

N/A

Music

Chorus

N/A

Voice

N/A

Piano

Accompany

N/A

Classical

N/A

Pop

N/A

Show Tunes

N/A

Sight Read

N/A

Instruments

Drums

N/A

Classical Guitar

N/A

Folk Guitar

N/A

Dance

Ballet

N/A

Choreography

N/A

Folk

N/A

Hip-Hop

N/A

Jazz

N/A

Modern

N/A

Tap

N/A

Waterfront

Canoeing

N/A

Kayaking

N/A

Knee Boarding

N/A

Sailing

N/A

Swimming

N/A

Waterskiing

N/A

Boat Driver (ski/wake)

N/A

Wake Boarding

N/A

Tennis

Instructor

N/A

Tournament Play

N/A

Inter-Arts

Ceramics

N/A

Computer Enhancement

N/A

Copper Enameling

N/A

Drawing

N/A

Jewelry/Silver

N/A

Leather

N/A

Painting

N/A

Paper Mache

N/A

Photography

N/A

Pottery

N/A

Puppetry

N/A

Tie Dying

N/A

Video

Woodworking

N/A

Office Skills

Computer

N/A

Typing

N/A

Word Processing

N/A

Dramatics

Acting

N/A

Clowning

N/A

Costuming

N/A

Directing

N/A

Lighting

N/A

Stagecraft

N/A

Stunts

N/A

Jewish Programming

Leading Services

N/A

Hebrew Language

N/A

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutoring

N/A

Hebrew Songs

N/A

Judaism & The Environment

N/A

Please list and describe any additional skills not listed:

Certifications
Please list all that apply
Certifications	Expiration Date
American Lifesaving (ALS)
Lifeguard Training (LGT)
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
CPR
First Aid
Wilderness First Aid/Responder

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?

Yes

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? *

Yes

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. *

Yes

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.