Michigania Staff Application

Preferred Contact Information

This will be the information we will use for all staffing communication.

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

State/Country

Zip/Postal Code

Phone number (including area code)

Email Address

Availability

Camp Michigania 2018 Summer Dates (subject to change):

Area Leaders: May 25 through September 1

Boating, Horseback Riding, Ropes Course, Riflery: June 1 through September 1

Teens/789: June 4 through September 1

All Other Areas: June 5 through September 1

First year applicants need to stay for the entire training and camping season to be considered in the first round of hiring. If first year applicants cannot stay for the entire season, their application will be accepted, but they won't be considered until the second round of hiring.

Based on the area you are applying to, are you available for the entire 2018 summer season?

YesNo

Why are you not available?

I am a returner only interested in filling in at the end of summer My school starts before the end of summerI am unable to make it to the start of the training seasonOther (explain below)

If other, why?

Please provide any additional information for why you aren't available for the entire season.

Available from:

Available until:

Additional Information

Have you ever attended Camp Michigania as a camper?

YesNo

Are you currently a University of Michigan student?

YesNo

What school do you attend?

Have you ever worked at Camp Michigania?

YesNo

How many full summers have you worked (8 weeks or more)?

References

Please provide three references that can speak to your work ethic and experience. Please do not use family members. At least two must be professional references.

Reference 1

Name (first and last):

Relationship

Email Address

Reference 2

Name (first and last):

Relationship

Email Address

Reference 3

Name (first and last):

Relationship

Email Address

2018 Area Leadership

If you are interested in becoming an area leader or holding a lead position, you will be directed to a page with additional essay questions. Being an area leader requires individuals to assume additional responsibilities that include overseeing the operations of that program area and coordinating the work of peers. Being an Area Leader will require additional training and preparation prior to camp starting, as early as January. Being in a lead position will also require elevated responsibilities. Please only apply for these positions if you are prepared to take on these roles in that area.

Would you like to apply for a leadership or intern position?

YesNo

Area Leadership or Internship

*All areas listed have an Area Leader position, but not all areas have Lead Positions (Lead Teacher, etc.).

What position are you applying for?

Program Area:

Describe what knowledge, experience, and personal/professional characteristics make you well suited for this position:

Short Essay: Please describe two to three challenges or opportunities that this setting provides. How would you approach these challenges/opportunities?

If you are not selected for a leadership position or internship, would you still like to be considered for other staff positions?

YesNo

Leadership References

Please provide two references that can specifically speak to your leadership abilities.

Leadership Reference 1 Name (First and Last):

Leadership Reference 1 Email Address:

Leadership Reference 2 Name (First and Last):

Leadership Reference 2 Email Address:

2018 Program Area

What area are you applying for?

Describe any knowledge or experience you have that makes you well-suited for this area and any other skills that you believe will come in handy at Camp Michigania: (include any previous work, school, or volunteer experience that applies)

If you are not hired for this area, are you interested in being considered for other areas?

YesNo

Additional Areas

Which of the following areas are you interested in applying for: (select all that apply)

Archery/Field Sports

Boating

Ceramics/Arts and Crafts

Fitness

Kids Camp (0-6 years old)

Nature

Office/Program Floater

Horseback Riding

Riflery

Challenge Ropes Course

Sustainability

Swimming

Teens/Pre-Teens/789 Programs

Tennis

Store

Maintenance

Kitchen

Housekeeping

Briefly describe why you chose these areas:

Certifications

All staff are required to be CPR/AED and First Aid certified before the START OF SUMMER. Both swimming and boating staff must be lifeguard certified before their start date. Belay certifications for Ropes staff will be provided during training weeks.

Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? If certifications expire before or during summer of 2018 they will have to be renewed. Please list any other relevant certifications in the "other" box.

CPR/AED

First Aid

Lifeguarding/Lifesaving

Challenge Course (belaying)

NRA (National Rifle Association)

Zumba

Yoga

Other Fitness Classes

If other, please list here:

How did you originally learn about Michigania Employment?

Campus Events (Festifall, NorthFest, Earthfest, etc.)Alumni Association Events (Welcome Wednesdays, etc.)Social MediaCamping at Camp MichiganiaCampus Ads (bus ads, Diag board, etc.)Alumni Association Student NewsletterOtherReferred by a Friend

If other, please list here:

Who were you referred by?

External Applicants

If you are not a current U-M student and you have not worked for camp in the past, we need to get you into the University hiring system. Please follow the instructions below to fill out the U-M application so you can be in our hiring system.

1) Follow this link

2) Click on "New User" and follow the prompts to register. If you have applied for a job at U-M Ann Arbor in the past, you can use the login that you have previously created.

3) Once you have registered/logged in, type in 149435 in the Job Opening ID field

4) Once you are on the job opening page, click the "Apply Now" button.

5) If you are hired, you will receive emails prompting you with next steps around March 1st.

I have filled out the U-M application outlined in the instructions above.

Yes

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2018 Camp Michigania Staff Application