Summer Staff Application

Summer Staff Application: Open Now!

Don’t miss out on an amazing opporuntiy to work with youth, live with peers, and explore all that Lake Tahoe has to offer! We are continuing to look to fill a few more spots, we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You can either fill out the application directly on this page below or download the PDF version 2022 Summer Staff application and send it back to Zephyr Point after you fill it out. If you submit the PDF, please type or print legibly. You can email the completed PDF application to programs@zephyrpoint.org.

The application below cannot be saved and completed later. We recommend that applicants write their answers to the written statements in a separate document and complete the rest of the application all at once.

Summer Staff Application

Summer CREW application

• First and Last Name*
• Phone Number*
• Permanent Address:*
• City*
• State*
• ZIP*
• Email*
• Birthdate*

• Summer Staff Positions

• Summer Staff Positions*
  Please select your top three positions, that you would like to be considered to fill.
  • 
    Day Camp Lead Counselor
  • 
    Trek Guide
  • 
    Day Camp Activities Director
  • 
    Office Assistant
  • 
    Lifeguard
  • 
    Craft Director
  • 
    Day Camp Coordinator
  • 
    Water Front Coordinator
  • 
    Trek Coordinator
  • 
    Food Service Intern
• Rank below the order of your top three positions:*
• Relevant certifications, trainings and awards*
  Please list below. Examples of what we are looking for; First Aid, CPR, WFR, WFA, SPI, Lifeguarding, Mental health first aid etc.

• Eligibility

• With reasonable accommodation, are you able to perform the duties of the positions you are applying for as outlined in the position descriptions?*
  YesNo
• Are you legally authorized to accept employment in the United States?*
  YesNo
• Have you been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor which resulted in imprisonment (excluding traffic violations)?*
  YesNo
• Conviction does not necessarily disqualify the applicant from employment. If yes, please explain.*
• Vaccination Status
  • 
    I am fully vaccinated (2 doses Pfizer or Moderna or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson plus booster if eligible.)
  • 
    I will be fully vaccinated by June 3rd (start date of camp)
  • 
    No, I have medical exemption
  • 
    No
  • 
    Decline to answer

• Employment History (NOT REQUIRED FOR RETURNING STAFF)

• Current or Most Recent Employment

• Company
• Position
• Broad Scope of Responsibilities
• Dates of Employment
• Supervisor Name and Number

• Previous Employment

• Company
• Position
• Broad Scope of Responsibilities
• Dates of Employment
• Supervisor Name and Number

• Previous Employment

• Company
• Position
• Broad Scope of Responsibilities
• Dates of Employment
• Supervisor Name and Number

• References (NOT REQUIRED FOR RETURNING STAFF)

  Please choose three references that can attest to your character. References can include; spiritual leaders, teachers or mentors, former or current employers, etc. (Do not include family members).
• Name*
• Email Address*
• Phone:*
• Occupation:*
• Relationship to Applicant*
• Name*
• Email Address*
• Phone:*
• Occupation:*
• Relationship to Applicant*
• Name*
• Email Address*
• Phone:*
• Occupation:*
• Relationship to Applicant*

• New Applicant Written Statements

  Please answer the following questions. We encourage you to write your answers on a word document and copy and paste when you are finished.
• Please tell us why you desire to work at Zephyr Point.
• Please describe any relevant experience you have working with youth, in the outdoors, in an office setting, and/or lifeguarding.
• What extra-curricular activities or organizations are you involved in? Broadly speaking, how do you like to spend you free time?
• Zephyr Point wants to encourage and welcome young adults of all spiritual backgrounds to apply for summer staff. Please share what spiritual tradition you feel most connected to and aligned with? Share a bit of your faith background.
• Please describe your experience in shared living, whether in school or in another similar setting. How do you intend to lift others in this intentional community and how would you expect them to do the same for you?

• Returning Applicant Written Statements

• Please provide some reasons as to why you would like to return to working at Zephyr Point this summer.
• If you are applying or interested in a position other than the one you have previously held, please explain what has led you to apply for this new role? What experience do you have that you feel makes you qualified?
• If you are reapplying for the same role you have previously held, please share some ways that you feel you could do that job better. What are some strengths you found you had in that role?
• What is something that you have taken away from last summer that has continued to help you grow or encourage you?
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For questions, and concerns please email: kwasko@zephyrpoint.org