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Summer Staff
PLEASE
NOTE: We are no
longer accepting female applicants for both staff and
volunteer summer positions (exception - female
applicants can still apply for nursing staff and
volunteer positions). Male applications will be
accepted until March 15th. Applications for the LIT
program will be considered through April 1st.
We will
review applications as they are received and select
candidates for phone interviews. Staff positions may
require several phone interviews. All hires will be
contingent on positive references, criminal background
check and the completion of comprehensive Medical
History/Physical forms. Medical forms will be provided
once an applicant has been accepted. We hope to have
made all Staff hiring decisions by late March, 2008.
Thank you for your interest!
SUMMER
2008 CAMP SCHEDULE (requires Adobe Reader)
SUMMER
STAFF AND SUMMER VOLUNTEER FAQS
 The following 12 week (June - August) salaried positions are needed each summer for our Camp program. If you have any questions, please contact The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 565 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT 06278. Tel: 860.429.3444, E-Mail:
ashford@holeinthewallgang.org.
Download a copy of the
Staff
Application (439 KB). To view and
print this application you will need to have Adobe
Reader. You can download Adobe Reader from Adobe's website by
clicking
here.
Cabin Counselors:
Requirements:
- 19 years old or completion of 1 year of college
- Physically and mentally capable to handle the care of 8 campers
- Camping experience recommended
- Ability to supervise and work with volunteers effectively
Recommended:
- Red Cross C.P.R. Certification
General Function:
To live in a cabin with 8 campers and 3 adult
counselors and help to create a safe, happy and memorable
camping experience. If medical care is needed, you are responsible for taking the camper to the infirmary.
Unit Leaders:
Requirements:
- 19 years old or completion of 1 year of college
- Physically and mentally capable to handle the care of 8 campers
- Camping experience recommended
- Red Cross C.P.R. Certification
- Oversight of the operations of 3 cabins (12 staff & 24 campers)
- Ability to supervise and work with volunteers effectively
General Function:
To live in a cabin with 8 campers and 3 adult
counselors and help to create a safe, happy and memorable
camping experience. If medical care is needed, you are responsible for taking the camper to the infirmary.
Program Specialists or Program Staff:
Requirements:
- 20 years old (Program Staff - 19 years old)
- Experience related to field
- Red Cross C.P.R. Certification required in certain program areas
- Certification if in certain program areas*
- Ability to supervise and work with volunteers effectively
General Function:
To assist in the running of special programs designed by the
Camp. The program areas are:
| Woodworking |
Arts & Crafts |
*Fishing & Boating |
| Sports & Recreation |
*Swimming |
Theatre |
| Nature |
**Horse Barn |
Camping |
| Video |
Photography |
Creative Writing/Computer |
| **Adventure |
**Archery |
Driver |
* Area requires certification
**Area requires provided in-house training
Director of Entertainment:
Requirements:
- 19 years old or completion of 1 year of college
- Physically and mentally capable to handle the care of campers
- Camping experience recommended
- Choose weekly Camp themes
- Oversee all-Camp evening activities
- Facilitate Camp meals, Dining Hall announcements and Camp songs
- Function as a part of the Summer Leadership team
General Function:
Plan and organize meals and evening Camp activities for the
Entire camp. Work with Program Specialists and Staff to provide safe and fun
Camp events. Work with outside vendors and visitors associated with Camp
entertainment. Function as a member of the Summer Leadership team.
LIT Coordinator (Leader in Training Coordinator):
Requirements:
- 19 years old or completion of 1 year of college
- Physically and mentally capable to handle the care of campers
- Camping experience recommended
- Interview and hire LIT candidates in the Spring
- Organize and plan leadership workshops for LITs
- Work with LITs and their mentors
- Function as a part of the Summer Leadership team
General Function:
Review, interview and hire former campers (16-18 years of age) for our Hole in the Wall Leader in Training (LIT) program. Plan and implement a program designed to develop Leadership skills. Work with cabin and program staff to function as mentors for
LITs. Evaluate LIT performance. Function as a part of the Summer Leadership
team.
Staff Nurses:
Requirements:
- Current RN licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Heme-Onc experience preferred
- Staff nurses are residential from the last week of May through August
General Function:
Provide primary nursing care to a group of about 24 campers each session. Staff nurses are also responsible to triage and treat acute issues among campers and staff. Staff nurses work under the supervision of the Nursing Director and Medical Director. Staff nurses work closely with cabin/program staff to adapt the
Camp program to each child’s medical needs.
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