2017 reference form (1)
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The applicant has applied to work at an American summer camp for the upcoming summer. They will be in direct contact with children of all ages, potentially causing stress, and will likely live in a cabin with their campers if a counselor. The application process requires a professional reference who knows the applicant well and can objectively assess their character. Camp directors aim to create a diverse environment by hiring international staff to work with children. Applicants must be adaptable, hardworking, and able to supervise or instruct campers in various tasks and activities. References are asked to assess the applicant's suitability for the responsibilities through a rating of their temperament, maturity, and other qualities.
2017 reference form (1)
- 1. The person who has sent you this form has applied to work in an American summer camp for the upcoming summer. Applicants will be put in direct contact with children of all ages, which could cause considerable stress. Positions at camp will run for an average of eight weeks and the applicant will most likely be living in a cabin with his/her campers if employed as a counselor, or coming into regular contact with children daily, if employed as support staff. Part of the extensive application process requires submitting at least one reference from someone who has known the applicant in a professional degree and is not a family member or a friend. The person providing this reference must have a good knowledge of the applicant’s character and be able to make an objective assessment. Camp directors endeavor to enrich the environment of their camps and a great way of doing this is to bring in staff members of different backgrounds and from different countries to work with the children. The summer camp environment can be a very fast paced and fluid environment. Applicants must be open minded, adaptable, and hard working. Applicants could be asked to do a variety of tasks from simply supervising their campers during a meal to more advanced instruction of high risk activities. We are looking for applicants that hold a calm and mature temperament, are positive role models, recognize boundaries, respond well to authority, respect camp rules, respect others, can organize themselves, and appreciate the trust placed upon them. Your honest assessment is appreciated. If you have any reservations and wish to share with IENA in confidence, please contact camp@iena.org APPLICANT Applicants Name: REFERENCE Your Name: Title: E Mail Address: Telephone Number: Company/Institution? What is your connection to the applicant? If you have employed the applicant, in what capacity? Dates of Employment: How long have you known the applicant? Your most recent contact? APPLICANT INFORMATION How well does the applicant relate to children and other people? What particular experience, skills, and personal qualities does the applicant possess that makes him/her suitable for this program? Reference Form
- 2. Would you employ the applicant to teach these skills and work with children? Are you aware of any health or other issues which might make the applicant unsuitable for working at camp? Would you recommend the applicant for participation in a cultural exchange program? RATE the FOLLOWING (check the appropriate box) Excellent Good Fair Poor Attituded Adaptability Responsibility Tolerance Enthusiasm Leadership Initiative Patience Sense of Humor Loyalty Maturity Organization Warmth Cooperation OVERALL RECOMMENDATION (check one) Excellent Good Fair Poor REFERENCE SIGNATURE Signature: Date: Address: IENA 699 Washington Street, STE 203 Hackettstown NJ 07840 USA Phone/fax: 888 724 4292