Maine Teen Camp

Another beautiful summer in the state of Maine

ACA Accredited

Sept.1 – June 1
(Off-Season Address)
170 West Valentine St.
Westbrook, ME 04092

June 1 – Sept. 1
(Summer Camp Address)
481 Brownfield Rd.
Porter, ME 04068

800-752-CAMP
207-625-8581
mtc@teencamp.com

Staff Application

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Application Information

If your application is what we may be looking for, we will contact you to arrange a time to speak with you for an interview. International staff are previously interviewed by staff agencies. Once successfully hired, you will receive additional forms which must be completed and returned to the camp office before you arrive. You will also have access to our staff training manual before camp. Periodically you will receive mail from us including any bulletins or newsletters that keep you informed and connected about your summer job at camp! In addition, our new staff will also be given a copy of our Staff Training Manual to read prior to the summer.

If you would like to be considered for a staff position this summer, you should meet the following criteria:
  1. You have completed at least one year of post-secondary education.
  2. You must be available for employment from June to the end of August.
  3. You have submitted a complete Staff Application online below or by mail/fax.
  4. If a US citizen/resident, you have submitted the Maine Teen Camp Staff Declaration and Staff Disclosure by mail/fax. These cannot be completed online and can be submitted after the interview process.
  5. You have submitted 3 standard Staff Reference forms (obtained below).
You can apply online (below) or download PDF versions of all documents (for submitting via fax or postal mail):

EASY ONLINE APPLICATION

Staff Declaration

As a prerequisite to employment, you attest to the following statements as true and factual:
I, FIRST NAME: MIDDLE INITIAL: LAST NAME: ,
state the following:

All information submitted (either personally or on my behalf) to Maine Teen Camp, both verbally and in writing (application, contract, etc.) is both complete and accurate.
Yes     No  

Please respond to the following:

Have you ever been fired from, asked to leave or disciplined, by a previous employer?
Yes No (if yes, please explain)


Have you ever been arrested, charged with a criminal or misdemeanor offense?
Yes No (if yes, please explain)


Have you ever received a citation for a vehicular moving violation?
Yes No (if yes, please explain)


Have you ever been party to an incident that resulted in allegations of or charges of sexual assault or harassment?
Yes No (if yes, please explain)


Have you ever been party to an incident that resulted in allegations of or charges of a sexual offense relating to children?
Yes No (if yes, please explain)


By filling in my initials, I understand and agree that while employed by Maine Teen Camp, I may not partake in the use of illegal drugs and that the legal drinking age is 21 years in the State of Maine.    (initials)

By filling in my initials, I, as an adult supervising children, understand that I must immediately report any knowledge or rumor of drug use by campers or staff, camper abuse and/or sexual abuse/harassment in any form to the directors immediately. Further, I understand that any relations between campers and staff of a flirtatious nature or that may be construed as sexual in nature are strictly forbidden. If a camper is making sexual advances toward me, I understand that this must be documented and reported immediately.    (initials)

Is there anything further in your background that might affect your job as a staff member at MTC that has not been mentioned by interview or as stated on your application form? Yes No (if yes, please explain)


I attest that all of the statements herein are accurate at that by signing this document I agree to comply with the requirements of both this document and the staff contract as an employee of the Maine Teen Camp.
Name: Date:

Application Form

Now, please fill out the staff application form below:

Your E-mail Address:

1) Present Address:

City: State: ZIP: Tel:

Permanent Address:

City: State: ZIP: Tel:

Gender: Male Female


2) Position Desired: Salary Expected: $

3) Education: (Please list your educational background from the most recent school/college attended. Please include the dates attended, your major and whether you were granted a degree.)


Work Experience (Please list your employment background from the most recent job held. Please include the position and the dates that you held it.)


Camp/Leadership Experience (Please list your camp experience from the most recent camp involvement. Please include dates and position held.)


Current certifications (please list any certifications relevant to camp i.e., CPR, First Aid, lifeguard training, sports, etc.)


4) Area of expertise on the following list. Place a...
  • "1" BEFORE ALL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN ORGANIZE / TEACH;
  • "2" IF YOU CAN ASSIST;
 
ADVENTURE
Rafting Climbing Wall Ropes Course
Hiking Orienteering Mountain Biking
NATURE / SCIENCE / ACADEMIC
Nature Studies Astronomy Computers
Gardening Ecology Radio
Creative Writing Environmental Service Esl/English Tutoring
Math/Science Tutoring
SPORTS
Ultimate Frisbee Basketball Soccer
Tennis Volleyball Softball
Golf Martial Arts Lacrosse
Field Hockey    
WATERFRONT
Swimming Fishing Canoeing
Waterskiing Sailing Kayaking
ARTS / CRAFTS
Macrame Crafts Drawing
Jewelry Making Silversmithing Journalism
Painting Photography Pottery
Stained Glass Weaving Wood Carving
Fabric Arts Mural Sketching
PERFORMING ARTS
Modern Dance Jazz Dance Hip-Hop Dance
Folk Dance Singing/Voice Theater Production
Acting Prop Building/Lights Elec/Acoustic Guitar
Bass Guitar Keyboards Drums
Saxophone Midi/Electronic Music Recording Studio
Stage Combat Improv
SUPPORT STAFF
Nurse (Rn) Emt (Emergency Med Tech) Cook
Prep Cook Baker General Kitchen
Dishwasher Cleaner Grounds
Maintenence Driver Babysitter/Nanny
Laundry Person Camp Store Worker Camp Store Manager
Auto Mechanics    
TRIPS
Trips Leader Trips Planner  
OFFICE
Word Processing Data Entry Telephone Skills
Filing Purchasing Travel Coordinator
PROGRAMMING
Program Director Program Assistant Evening Programs
Leadership Training  

If an area of expertise is not listed, please list and explain it here:


5) Please provide us with a biographical "sketch" of yourself.


6) Describe your experiences or training which may have bearing on the position for which you are applying.


7) Why do you think that you are well suited to work in a camp community?


8) How do you think you will enhance the campers experience at MTC?


REFERENCES: Please provide the names of three employers or advisors who are not related to you. Please include their name, position, address, phone number and email address.