Staff Information

Attached is the staff application. Thank you for applying!

Staff Requirements:

• Over 18 years of age (except for those applying for counselor in training).
• Good character and leadership qualities.
• Respected and in good standing in the community.
• Familiar with deaf/hard of hearing culture.
• Prior experience working with youth.
• Willing to live and work within a community of caring individuals.
• NO Misdemeanors or Felony convictions involving children or adults.
• Must be able to provide your own transportation to and from camp.
• CPR and First Aid certification a plus.

Staff will:

• Work with children outdoors
• Relate to one’s peer group
• Accept guidance and supervision
• Teach and assist in activities
• Maintain the confidentiality of all campers/staff
• Have good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Have enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
• Learn the likes/dislikes of each camper in your group
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
• Develop opportunities for interaction among campers and staff
• Provide opportunities so that each camper has a successful experience at camp
• Help each camper have a fun & safe experience while at camp
• Supervise all assigned aspects of the campers’ day
• Help with clean-up, meal times, rest hour, day and evening activities, getting ready for bed, and after-hour duty as assigned
• Instruct campers in emergency procedures such as tornado/storm drills
• Make suggestions for the following season
• Perform other duties as assigned

***KODA Camp Experience Preferred***

DUE: February 15, 2012