2021 Staff Application

What website, online search (e.g. Googled LA summer camp) or ad led you to our staff application?
If you were referred by a staff member please put their name here
Applicant First & Last Name	*
Address	*
City	*
State	*
Zip Code	*

Phone number	*
list phone number here	*
Email address	*
Are you 19 years of age or older?	*	yes no
Position/s of interest (check all that apply)
	*	camp counselor lifeguard/swim instructor
If you are interested in working as a Camp Counselor, please check the box for the age group/s with which you'd like to work. You may check off as many as you'd like.
		4-5 year olds 6-7 year olds 8-10 year olds
Please list any current certifications that you hold that are relevant to the job for which you are submitting this application. For example: Water Safety Instructor, First Aid, Lifeguard, EMT, etc.

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability:
1. At camp there is a lot of playing and acting silly. Fun, right? Tell me about an experience where you had to encourage a child or group of children to engage in an activity and how you got them to be excited about it. What type of personality traits did you use to accomplish this (e.g. enthusiasm, patience, silliness, etc.)?
Answer 1.	*
2. Tell us about a time where you worked with a group of children where some kids were already friends and some didn't know anyone else. What were some of the challenges presented and what steps did you take to address those challenges? What was the outcome? If you have never worked with such a group, let us know what you think the challenges would be in such a situation and how you address them to reach your intended outcome.
Answer 2.	*
3. Please list activities of interest and any relevant experience in these fields: sports, swimming, rock climbing, yoga, martial arts, arts & crafts, music, drama/theater, nature/science, photography, etc. Also, let us know about any experience or skills that you have that you believe makes you a great candidate for a job at Tocaloma!
Answer 3.
4. Have you ever (1) been adjudged liable for civil penalties or damages involving sexual or physical abuse of a child, (2) been subject to a court order involving sexual or physical abuse of a child, or (3) had your parental rights terminated because of sexual or physical abuse of a child?
Answer 4.	*	yes no
COVID-related Terms and Conditions: In order to be considered for employment you must agree to abide by the regulations for staff as dictated by the Los Angeles County Department of Health. Tocaloma Day Camp will operate in pods that will be physically-distanced from campers and staff that are not part of one's own pod. Staff must agree to maintain physical-distancing from other pods for themselves and the campers in their pod. Staff must agree to wear a mask during the work day except when eating, in the pool or on a break (during these times when no mask is being worn the staff member must be physically-distanced from others). Staff will be updated regarding changes as they are made by the Department of Health.
	*	I agree to Tocaloma's COVID-related Terms and Conditions.
Terms And Conditions {Please read carefully before submitting your application}: California Assembly Bill 2914 provides for the furnishing of conviction records relating to crimes involving drugs or violence in addition to sex offenses. Fingerprints and summary criminal information may be required in addition to employment/educational verification. Tocaloma may require testing for drugs and alcohol prior to and/or during employment. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws , including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. The information contained on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understand I authorize Tocaloma Summer Day Camp and Adventure of Childhood Inc. and their agent (s) to conduct an investigation in order to verify any and all statements so made on my job application and in my interviews. I authorize a thorough investigation of my past employment, activities, and background and agree to cooperate in such investigation, and release from all liability or responsibility all persons and corporations requesting or supplying such information. This investigation includes internet screening for only the information germane to determining an applicant's suitability for employment for the specific job opening. This investigation may also include a determination regarding whether I have a criminal record. I agree to submit to any lawful drug, alcohol, or other testing that may be required as a condition of employment or continued employment and understand that refusal to promptly submit and cooperate with such testing prior to or during the course of my employment will result in disqualification from consideration for employment or, if hired, termination. I fully understand that if employed, any misrepresentation or omission on this Application or any other Company record will result in dismissal, regardless of the date of discovery. I acknowledge that employment is also subject to a satisfactory review of my references. Neither this Application nor any statement made to me during the hiring process or thereafter shall be considered a contract of employment of any kind. Where such a contract is intended, I understand that it will be separately entered into and signed by the Director. I understand that, if hired, my employment will be terminable-at-will, with or without cause or notice. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify and defend Tocaloma, Adventure of Childhood Inc. and their agent (s) from any claims arising from the lawful use of this release. Any custodian of records pertaining to myself is also held harmless and is asked to cooperate in the release of records authorized hereby. Tocaloma Day Camp is an equal opportunities employer.
	*	I agree to Tocaloma's Terms and Conditions
"Signature" of Applicant	*
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