BYU-IDAHO Outdoor Learning Center at Badger Creek

Staff Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION

FULL NAME________________________________________ BIRTH DATE_______________

CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS

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P.O. OR STREET APT. #

LOCAL PHONE #______________________________________________ Please attach a recent photo

PERMANENT ADDRESS____________________________________________________________ (street) (city) (state) (zip)

PERMANENT PHONE #___________________________

ECCLESIASTICAL INFORMATION

COLLEGE BISHOP(full name)___________________________Ward____________ HOME PHONE #___________________

HOME BISHOP(full name)________________________________Ward___________HOME #_________________________

HAVE YOU SERVED A MISSION?________ WHERE?______________________________________________ WHEN______________

QUALIFICATIONS

1. What extended outdoor programs have you attended such as Summit? When?_______________________

(list certifications) describe program and what you learned from this experience.

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2. Work experience that you have had in the outdoors (list specific camping, and leadership experience, i.e. dates, locations, etc.)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. Experience that you have had that may be helpful to the program (include extra curricular activities).

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4. Do you hold a current First Aid and/or WFR certification ?______________ 6. Where was the certification granted?____________

5. Work experience and references from employers.

Please list your reasons in applying for this program. Include ways that you expect your experiences here to further your

education goals. (use the back of this sheet)

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT_________________________________________

At least Three letters of recommendation and three references (recommendations and references should be from different people) from adult supervisors, teachers or ward leaders who would really knows you and your work ethic and personality. Not casual acquaintances.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Review of applications will begin November 20, 2006. Interviews and selections will be made after review begins. Final selections will also be subject to Bishop's clearance, and College Student Life approval.

Mail or bring to: Brigham Young University Idaho, Recreation Leadership, MC 150, Rexburg, ID 83460-0730; Or fax to (208)496-6225

General Information Sheet

BYU-Idaho Outdoor Learning Center at Badger Creek

The purpose of this program is to provide experience in outdoor recreation leadership for students who have interests in outdoor education. Those students selected will be able to share their skills, attitudes, and awareness with others-- particularly youth groups in outdoor settings.

WORK AT BADGER: The student will be hired for the entire duration of the summer programming (usually the last weekend in May to mid August.) and will be paid twice per month, plus board and room.

CREDIT OPTION: Recreation Leadership Majors may register internship credit - You should have completed Program Management. Contact Recreation Leadership Department Intern director before the summer terms start.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

1. The experiential teaching of workshops for youth groups, usually 14-18 years old and their leaders, both male and female.

2. The supervision of short expeditions for youth groups.

3. Providing help, instruction and resources for grandparents as they teach their grandchildren at BYU Idaho Outdoor Learning Ctr.

4. Lodge and camp maintenance as directed by the camp director. This includes many hours of heavy work.

5. Meal preparation and clean-up as directed by the camp steward.

6. Clean-up and maintenance of personal sleeping area.

7. Other responsibilities assigned by camp director.

8. Training during Winter Semester.

9. Class enrollment for First Aid, Basic Equitation, Experiential. Education (RL 343) and Water with emphasis in canoeing. (RL224R) or equivalent experience is preferred. Other Leadership classes i.e. Program Management, Facility Management would be helpful.

An Individual selected as a staff member must understand:

1. The staff position is a resident position. Staff members are expected to reside at BYU-Idaho Outdoor Learning Center in quarters provided there from the last of May to Mid August.

2. Each staff member is responsible for his or her personal cleanliness and orderliness. The camp director will monitor private sleeping areas and personal cleanliness.

3. BYU-Idaho standards of dress and grooming are maintained daily..

4. Moral and ethical conduct should always be of the highest grade.

5. The staff member should plan to stay at the BYU-Idaho Outdoor Learning Center throughout the week. L.D.S. members should attend and participate in the local ward and Gospel Standards of Behavior are expected and required.

6. Must have current Advance First Aid Card and/or WFR certification by the time work starts.

7. Must have personal health insurance. Proof of Policy must be provided upon request.

8. Students who do not follow the established BYU-Idaho Honor Code will be discharged.

9. Physical Requirements include:

•Lift up to 50 lbs.
•Work extended hours
•Work during adverse weather conditions
•Sleep and Camp in an outdoor setting
•Walk and Hike for extended periods of time

Students will be given varied experience with youth groups and Elder Hostel programs. Staff members will be used in canoeing workshops, leading nature walks, horse riding, technical rope skills, evening sky observations, special campfires, outdoor crafts and art, and other related experiences. It is important that they be versatile in both skill and attitude. Special courses will be required for students hired to work at the O.L.C.. Staff training will begin May 27^th, 2006.

I have read the above requirements______________________________________________________ Date_____________________

REFERENCE FOR STAFF POSITION AT BYU-Idaho OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER

Use reliable reference- Reference must be sent directly to the Recreation office by November 20, 2006, or until positions are filled.

____________________________________________________________ has applied to participate in the Recreation

(Name of Applicant)

Leadership Internship program. This program is educational in nature, providing experience in teaching and leading others, particularly family and youth groups, in the outdoors. Could you please evaluate the applicant's potential in the following areas? You are not judging, just assessing the individual for the position. (Circle one) You are not judging just assessing for position.

Please add any comments below that you would like to make that would help evaluate this person's application (Use the back as necessary).

	1. Needs improvement	2. Needs some improvement	3. Performs adequately	4.Exemplifies the quality	5. Highly exemplified the quality
Honesty/respectable, honorable & trustworthy	1	2	3	4	5
Ability to work with others/productive when working in groups and can take criticism constructively	1	2	3	4	5
Attitude/ Positive in nature, optimistic	1	2	3	4	5
Willingness to work/ hard working persistence in assigned tasks	1	2	3	4	5
Maturity/ able to think for self and foresee consequences - common sense	1	2	3	4	5
Creativity/ flexible and adaptable in thinking	1	2	3	4	5
Emotional stability/ can perform under pressure & react quickly in high stress situations	1	2	3	4	5

(Use back if necessary)

Comments:

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(Signature) Name printed Phone # and address where we can reach you

Send to: Recreation Leadership Department

BYU-Idaho ROM 230 November 20, 2006, or until positions are filled.

Rexburg, Idaho 83460-0540

Or Fax to (208) 496-6225