Trip Leaders: Employment
Thank you for your interest in being a Wander Wisconsin
trip leader.
Review the position
information below and then you can download and print summer
employment information and an application.
The Wander Wisconsin
trip leader (and a co-leader) is responsible for a group
of up to 12 campers. Wander Wisconsin trips will maintain
a 6:1 (camper:staff) ratio and at least two trip leaders
will always accompany a group on a trip. The Trip Leader
is responsible for planning and implementation of two to
five night camping trips for youth ages eight to sixteen.
The nature of the Wander Wisconsin program requires that
trip leaders have responsibility for the safety, supervision
and leadership of their group.
Note: The application for the Wander
Wisconsin Trip Leader position is the same application completed
by applicants for other summer camp positions with Wisconsin
Youth Company (Wander Wisconsin is a program of Wisconsin
Youth Company, Inc.).
Here are a few helpful tips in filling out the application.
-Download and print the application.
-For "Positions applied for" write, Wander Wisconsin
trip leader
-For "Locations applied for" check, Wander Wisconsin,
based out of Madison
-Read the application carefully and fill-it out completely
so the hiring process is not delayed.
Applying for Summer - Dane County
Camp Positions and Employment Information  666 kb
Dane County Summer Camp Application 487 kb
requires submission of 2 references using
Dane County Summer Camp Reference Release* 80 kb
* Print two copies
of the Reference Release, because you will be required to provide two references. It is most beneficial that your references be returned to coincide with your application submission. Please ask your references to mail back the references to the addresses provided on the form as soon as possible.
Information for Summer Camp Job Applicants
Wander Wisconsin is a program of Wisconsin Youth Company
which seeks to ensure equal employment opportunity for all
persons regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national
origin or ancestory, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation,
marital status or political affliation.
All persons hired will be asked to submit an acknowledgement
of a Health Exam and a T.B. skin test signed by a
physician. T.B. skin tests will be provided at orientation
for those who need them. Staff hired will also agree
to a criminal background check through the state of Wisconsin.
All persons hired will be notified of the pre-camp orientation
and training dates which apply to them. These sessions are
mandatory and essential for success in each position. They
are also a valuable and memorable part of the Summer Camp
employment experience and an opportunity to get to know
and relate to fellow staff. On-going
feedback and training will be available throughout the summer
with the hope that Wander Wisconsin will prove to be a positive
personal and professional growth experience for every staff
member.
Required certifications for Wander Wisconsin staff are Wilderness
First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding. Wander Wisconsin offers
reimbursement for certification classes, not to exceed $100
per class.
Benefits for Summer Positions
Summer employees may request reimbursement for up to $200
for an approved personal medical expense that occurs during
the summer employment period. School-year employees
enrolled in Wisconsin Youth Company's health insurance program
may apply this $200 benefit toward their AFTER SCHOOL health
insurance premiums.
Wisconsin Youth Company summer employees who are eligible
are afforded program enrollment benefits in company
sponsored programs for their children. The policies
and parameters regarding this beneift are outlined in the
Employee Handbook. Summer employees with children
who are interested in the program enrollment benefit should
discuss options and limitations with the division director.
Upon hire summer
employees will receive an Employee Handbook and additional
information about benefits. |
