Staff Application

Thank you for considering being on the Whispering Winds summer team. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard working people who love Jesus. The mission of Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center is to provide a Christ-centered environment, apart from the everyday world, where all are welcome to increase their knowledge of and commitment to Christ, and join as fellow pilgrims on their journey of faith with God.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2020.

Please email hr@whisperingwinds.org if you have any questions.

NOTE: Applicants must turn 18 years of age by June 1, 2020

* required

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name:*

Middle Initial:*

Last Name:*

Address:*

City:*

State:*

Zip:*

Parish/Church:*

Email:*

Mobile Phone:*

Seasonal staff must be available during our program season: June 15, 2020 to August 4, 2020.

Are you available during our entire season?*

A team will have the opportunity to remain on staff until September 13, 2020. Are you available to continue on our team until then?*

CAMPING EXPERIENCE

Total number of years as a camper:

Total number of years as a staffer:

Previous Camp Staff:

Experience #1

Year:

Camp:

Position:

Director:

Experience #2

Year:

Camp:

Position:

Director:

SPECIFIC SKILLS
Every staff member will have the opportunity to participate in each of the below areas

**Specialized leadership opportunities and certifications available.

Children's Ministry Leader:**

Public Speaking:

Youth Ministry Leader:**

Music Ministry Leader:**

Lifeguard**:

High/Low Elements:**

First Aid/CPR:**

Archery:

Arts & Crafts:

Campfire Programming:

Food Handler's Card:

Group Games:

Power Point Presentations:

Maintenance:

Music:

Instrument:

Singing (all types):

Swimming:

Retail Sales:

Story Telling:

Sound Mixing Board:

CERTIFICATIONS
List any trainings or certifications applicable to the above. Email a copy of your certificates to hr@whisperingwinds.org.

Certification #1

Certification:

Provided By:

Expiration:

Certification #2

Certification:

Provided By:

Expiration:

Do you have a legal right to be employed in the United States?:*

How did you learn about Whispering Winds?:*

Being on our team means being in the outdoors for much of the day and living in rustic conditions. Summer staff live and work in close contact to trees and dirt, live closely with staff and campers in camp-style lodging and share community bathrooms. You will be cross-trained to clean lodge rooms, mop floors, wash dishes, complete minor maintenance tasks, facilitate our challenge course (zip line, climbing wall, low elements), be a shallow water swimming pool lifeguard, lead hikes, work in the camp store, assist guests and perform other duties as assigned.

Are you able to perform these duties?*

If you will require accommodations to perform these duties, please describe:



EDUCATION
A resume can be emailed to hr@whisperingwinds.org in place of completing the education and past employment sections.

School #1

Dates Attended:

High School/College Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Major Subjects:

Degree/Year:

School #2

Dates Attended:

High School/College Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Major Subjects:

Degree/Year:

School #3

Dates Attended:

High School/College Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Major Subjects:

Degree/Year:

PAST EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER WORK
Please provide a full record of employment for the past FIVE years, paid and volunteer.

Past Employment/Volunteer Work #1

Dates:

Employer/Supervisor:

Address:

Phone Number:

Nature of Work:

Reason for Leaving:

Past Employment/Volunteer Work #2

Dates:

Employer/Supervisor:

Address:

Phone Number:

Nature of Work:

Reason for Leaving:

Past Employment/Volunteer Work #3

Dates:

Employer/Supervisor:

Address:

Phone Number:

Nature of Work:

Reason for Leaving:

Please indicate any employer(s) you do not wish us to contact and the reason why not:



REFERENCES
List two people (other than immediate family or WW staff) who know you from work, school, church, etc.

Reference #1 Information

Name:*

Relationship to You:*

Day Phone:*

Evening Phone:*

Mobile Phone:*

Email:*

Reference #2 Information

Name:*

Relationship to You:*

Day Phone:*

Evening Phone:*

Mobile Phone:*

Email:*

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Please email the following items to hr@whisperingwinds.org with your name in the subject line.

A Letter of Recommendation – from one of the following:

  • A Priest, Pastor, or other ministry leader of your Church
  • The Director of Campus Ministry of your college/university

Faith Walk Testimony
Please share a brief description of your personal faith and your calling to this opportunity.

Short Answer Questions

  • Why do you want to work at Whispering Winds?
  • What strengths allow you to work independently?
  • Describe an experience you have had being a leader.
  • What do you hope to gain from being a part of the Summer Support Staff program?

DISCLOSURE AUTHORIZATION & RELEASE
Please read carefully and accept each item.

1. I confirm that the information given on this application is correct.

Accept?:*




2. Individuals selected for our team will be a part of Family Camps and will provide support to Whispering Winds rental groups.

Accept?:*




3. I know of no limitation that would limit my full camp participation.

Accept?:*


Exceptions:

4. If I am selected, I agree to adhere to Whispering Winds’ Code of Conduct, camp policies and programs, and I will give my full support and cooperation to other members of the camp staff, including volunteers.

Accept?:*



5. I agree to participate in any drug testing process and background check that may be adopted and to support Whispering Winds’ policy of a drug and alcohol free camp.

Accept?:*