This Supplemental Questionnaire gathers job-specific information in order to expedite the selection process and address administrative matters.You must possess the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement at the time you submit your application in order to be considered for this position. You must be at least 18 years or older at the time of hire. You must be willing to live in shared housing with other camp staff. You must be able to secure your own transportation to and from Camp. Please read all of the items below carefully and respond to each completely. Please read all of the questions carefully and respond to each question completely.
1.
The 2019 Camp Mather season begins April 21 and ends September 30. The season is divided into three phases: early crew, high season, and wrap-up crew. Please select any of the following phases in which you are available to work at Camp Mather.
Please note: hiring priority is given to those who can work the high season AND either early crew or wrap-up crew, in part or in full.
I can work the early crew from April 21 - June 1
I can work the high season from June 2 - August 17
I can work the wrap-up crew from August 18 - September 30
I can work the entire season from April 21 - September 30
2.
If you have a unique summer schedule, please write the beginning and ending date(s) of your availability to work at Camp Mather. If you were able to fully describe your availability to work, above, please write "N/A".
3.
Please write any vacation dates you may or will need during the Summer; examples include dates for important school events or family events. Include dates even if you are unsure. This information is important as it helps us plan the work schedule to accommodate your time-off requests. If you don't have any plans for time-off please write "N/A".
4.
Our Camp Assistants are primarily responsible for supporting the kitchen staff with cleaning tables, dishes, silverware, kitchen facilities and equipment. Please describe any experience you have working in a kitchen environment. If you do not have any, please write "N/A".
5.
Camp Mather does not provide transportation to and from Camp. You are responsible for securing your own transportation. Possible transportation methods includes driving your own personal vehicle, family member driving you to and from camp, carpooling with others to camp, flights to the Bay Area if out of state, etc. For your reference, the address to Camp Mather is: 35250 Mather Road, Groveland, California 95321.
Please indicate how you will get to Camp Mather to start your assignment and how you will get home from Camp Mather when you finish your assignment. You must respond to this question in sufficient detail.
6.
Our staff talent show is a very important part of the guest experience, and also a fun event for staff. All 3264 Camp Assistants must participate in the camp talent show. Please provide examples of how you envision yourself playing a role in our staff talent show for our guests. If you don't know how you would participate, please write "N/A".
7.
Camp Mather has a long history of community building with our staff versus guests tournaments. Among the following types of tournaments, please select those in which you would enjoy participating:
badminton
basketball
dodgeball
horseshoes
kickball
ping pong
softball
soccer
tennis
I am not interested in participating in any of the above tournaments.
8.
Please list any leisure activities that you would engage in during your free time at camp. If you can't think of additional activities, please write "N/A".
9.
Are there any other fun ways in which you would like to contribute to Camp Mather that have not been accounted for in your above responses? If you do not have any, please write "N/A".
10.
This item identifies any certifications and work experience you possess that may qualify you for special assignments AND may qualify you for a dual employment classification.
Please check any among the following certifications and work experience that you possess. For any which you check below, you MUST attach a copy of the valid certification, verification letter on the employer's letterhead stating the position you held, documenting the hours of qualifying experience you possess, and bearing the signature of an authorized company representative.
Four hundred (400) hours of experience as a paid or volunteer lifeguard
ServSafe Certificate or California Food Handler Card
Citizen or Neighborhood Emergency Response Team
I possess none of the above certifications and work experience
11.
If you possess other relative certifications that is not included above, please write in the box below. If you do not have any, write "N/A".
12.
Camp Assistants must wear a department-issued t-shirt while on duty. Please indicate your t-shirt size. There are men's and women’s sizes available.
13.
If you are located less than a 2-hour drive from San Francisco, you are required to attend an in-person interview. However, if you are located more than a 2-hour drive from San Francisco, you may request a Skype interview. Please indicate below as appropriate.
I can interview in person in San Francisco
I would like to request a Skype interview
14.
If you request a Skype interview, please indicate your Skype account name. Otherwise, write "N/A".
15.
Please indicate a contact whom we can reach in case of an emergency. Please provide the person’s name, relation to you, address, email, and phone number (cell and home).
16.
How did you hear about our Camp Mather positions? Please indicate the different locations where you learned about our positions. (friends/family, online job board, school website, social media, job fair, City's website, etc.)
CERTIFICATION OF AGE – If selected for the position, I certify that I am age 18 or older at the time of hire.
CERTIFICATION OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - I certify that I possess a high school diploma (or GED equivalent) OR that I will graduate from high school by June 2019 (verification letter from counselor required).
CERTIFICATION - AWARENESS OF LOCATION - I certify that I understand that Camp Mather is located in the Sierra mountains near Yosemite National Park, approximately 180 miles east of San Francisco; that I am required to find my own method of transportation to and from Camp Mather.
CERTIFICATION - AWARENESS OF WORK CONDITIONS - I certify that I understand that the working conditions at Camp Mather include living in shared housing, that both indoor and outdoor assignments at Camp Mather often involve exposure to high heat, bugs and insects; and that room and board is provided during employment at Camp Mather.
OVERALL CERTIFICATION - I certify that the information provided in this Supplemental Questionnaire is true and based on my training, skills and experience. I understand that any false or incorrect statement may result in my disqualification for and/or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
Department of Human Resources