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Staff Reference Questionnaire

Applicant's Name:

Summer Camp Position Desired:

Business Manager	Waterfront Director	Food Supervisor
Program Director	Swimming Instructor	Cook
Nature Director	Unit Leader	Kitchen Aide
Arts and Crafts Director	Unit Counselor	Health Supervisor
Pack Out		Junior Counselor

We are seeking camp counselors who have had training and experience in working with girls. For other staff members, we want people who have knowledge and experience to carry out their specific jobs. It is important that camp staff enjoy and understand children, are good role models, work well with other adults and have a real love of outdoor living.

The task of selecting the right staff for such an important position as summer camp leadership is difficult. Please evaluate the above-named applicant carefully. Your statements are confidential, so sincerity is appreciated. As further action in processing the above-named person’s application depends on your response, your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Deb Dowling
Camp Ginger Cascades Director

Please indicate your opinion with respect to the following qualifications for a camp position. Leave blank if you are doubtful or unable to comment. Remember that it will be the truly exceptional person who ranks high in all categories.

Leadership
Assumes responsibility
Stimulates others
Demonstrates ability to supervise others
Displays initiative
Shows intelligence in handling problems
Demonstrates qualities of democratic leadership
Demonstrates ability to produce an effective working team

Comments:


Ability to Work With Others
Works cooperatively with others
Works well with different kinds of people
Demonstrates intelligence, sympathy, understanding in dealing with children
Works well with adults her/his own age
Accepts criticism
Demonstrates self-discipline
Shows fairness in all relations with children
Assumes her/his share of responsibilities

Comments:


Personal Characteristics
Dresses neatly and appropriately
Speaks clearly
Maintains high standards of spoken English
Reacts with enthusiasm and vitality
Possesses poise and self-confidence
Demonstrates an interest in others, particularly children
Demonstrates a wide range of interests
Maintains good health
Demonstrates imagination and creativity
Shows an interest in camping

Comments:


Please state briefly specific instances in which you have observed the applicant's behavior as it applies to any of these items. If you have no knowledge, please state.

1. How long and in what relation have you known the applicant?


2. What would be the applicant's strong points relating to the job for which she/he has applied?


3. What are the applicant's weak points?


4. Would you want your child under the applicant's leadership? Why? Why not?


5. Describe the applicant's degree of dependability? Can she/he be relied upon? Does the applicant weaken in absence of authority?


6. What special skills or talents would the applicant have to offer in the position for which she/he is applying?


7. How would you rate the applicant as a potential staff member at Girl Scout camp?


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