Staff Policies and Expectations Agreement

Staff Member Expectations and Policy Agreement

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Staff Member Expectations Agreement

PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT

Camp is a place for you to have fun, improve skills, become more independent, make new friends, develop social skills, experience a different environment, and learn from positive community members. The Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc. (Camp Wamp) Summer Camp community embraces a respectful, supportive, and inclusive environment where each person can feel safe and grow. This form is going to state some of the expectations we have of camp staff members. Please read each statement and attest that you agree to live and work under these conditions.

Camp Staff Expectations

I agree to follow all camp rules, working guidelines, policies, and procedures, to tell the truth in situations that involve conflict, to engage in positive behaviors and language so that my coworkers and campers feel safe.

I Agree

I will not consume alcohol or drugs, or participate in sexual activities on camp property. This includes time off while at camp.

I Agree

I will be drug tested during pre-camp staff training and periodically through out the summer at the Camp Director's discretion.

I Agree

I will only smoke off camp property, never in the site of campers, and only during my time off.

I Agree

I agree to make every effort to improve our camp community every day

- to ask how I can help fellow staff and campers,

- to enjoy the camp session, roll with the punches, keep a sense of humor and perspective

- to get to know each camper as an individual by learning their names and understanding their personalities, hobbies, and emotional well-being

- to help other staff and campers keep my living space and camp safe and clean

- to have an accepting attitude toward others who have values and cultural experiences different from my own
- to stand up for others

- to show a positive attitude to fellow staff, campers, parents and others.

- to be open to ideas other than my own and willing to cooperate for common objectives.

I Agree

I agree to participate fully in the camp community by leaving my cell phone and all electronics in a safe place or location while interacting with campers and peers. (MP3, IPOD, CD, DVD Player, PSP, Nintendo, etc.) These items will be stored in an area away from the living quarters and never used in the sight of campers. I understand that Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc. is not responsible for these items.

I Agree

I understand that The Wampler Foundation strongly recommends that staff not bring valuables to camp. Personal belongings are the exclusive responsibility of the staff member (not The Foundation), and are not covered by Foundation insurance.

I Agree

I understand that the camp director must approve all visitors before they arrive at camp.

I Agree

I understand that time off at camp is very limited. I can expect 2 hours off per day and 24 hours off at the end of each camp session.

I Agree

I agree to keep myself safe:

- to drink water

- to eat

- to rest

- to get enough sleep

- to take care of myself in an outdoor environment (apply sunscreen, chapstick, rest, etc.).

- I agree to begin and end my breaks on-time as well as to be ready to join my group with renewed energy

- to share my feelings of comfort and safety with my supervisor and fellow co-workers

- to use coping skills and stress management skills if I feel I am overwhelmed

- to ask for support when I need it.

I Agree

I agree to use appropriate language and behavior. I understand that excessive rowdiness, name-calling, fighting, sexual harassment, racial remarks, bullying, eye-rolling, spreading rumors, excluding others, inappropriate gestures, or acts of violence or abuse to myself or others is unacceptable.

I Agree

I agree to discourage any inappropriate behavior I witness that may be hurtful or harmful to myself or others (Examples: bullying, threats, name-calling, leaving the group without permission, etc)

I Agree

I agree to respect all property

- both man-made and natural resources

- to turn off the lights, close doors, and hibernate staff electronics so that energy is conserved

- to eat the food and drink the water that I take, so that food and water is not wasted

- to use program resources wisely and re-use or recycle whenever possible

- I agree to respect other staff members’ and campers’ belongings and space. I will ask permission to use other staff’s things, and respect the answer given.

I Agree

I understand that working at a residential camp requires commitment to the campers experience and to my fellow teammates. It also requires making healthy choices such as eating, drinking water, getting enough sleep, managing time off, and communicating with supervisors.

I Agree

I understand that a position at camp requires focus on the camper. If I am in a situation where my focus and priorities are no longer toward the camper or the camp community I will have an honest conversation with the Camp Director as soon as possible.

I Agree

I understand that Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc. strongly discourages the sharing of my cell phone number, e-mail or chat address, weblog address or social networking site name or other contact information with campers.

I Agree

Discipline Procedures

If a staff member exhibits a negative behavior, they will be counseled by their supervisors. If the behavior continues or is seen as disruptive, unsafe, or harmful to self or others the Camp Director will meet with the staff person in a formal disciplinary meeting. The staff person may be removed from the activity and their camper assignment, depending upon severity. If the behavior is seen as extreme, or if this behavior continues, the staff person will be asked to leave. Salary up to the date of leaving will be paid.

Should you have any questions regarding Staff Working expectations, please contact the Camp Director.

I have read the staff working expectations and discipline procedures for Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc.'s Camp Wamp as explained above. I understand that I must adhere to this agreement, as well as any policies added by the Camp Director throughout the duration of the summer program. This agreement shall not be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment at-will status of Foundation employees. By signing below, I agree that I understand and comply with them while at camp. I understand that non-compliance may be cause for corrective action up to and including termination.

I Agree

Camp Wamp's Shared Responsibilities Acknowledgement

Description

To work closely with all staff members, providing a safe environment and quality program for campers, and to:

Acknowledge and promote the goals of camp.
Participate in pre and post-camp training and procedures (i.e., inventory, clean up and evaluations).
Clean after each session and help prepare for the next session.
Participate in staff meetings and all-camp programs.
Demonstrate, enforce and discuss with campers environmental and safety guidelines.
Meet standards for personal hygiene, appropriate dress and professional behavior.
Complete all reports and necessary paperwork on time.
Submit written evaluation, including recommendations at the end of camp.
Assist with other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions Required

Willingness to learn, promote and live by the Camp Wamp culture.
Cognitive ability to interpret and follow pre-determined procedures in a crisis or emergency.
Demonstrate common sense, good moral character and integrity.
Emotional maturity, sound judgment and a sense of humor appropriate for children.
Ability to teach and care for children with enthusiasm, patience and self-control.
Ability to understand and meet the needs of children and willingness to place them ahead of personal motives.
Ability to work as a team.
Ability to accept supervision.
Ability to acknowledge, respect and celebrate human diversity in all situations.
Ability to work and live in a rustic, outdoor setting in a variety of weather conditions.
Completion of the Health History/Physical Examination Record that includes a doctor's release.

Desired Qualifications

Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Good health and stamina.
An enjoyment of, and appreciation for nature.

Agreement

I have read the shared responsibilities for Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc.'s Camp Wamp as explained above. I understand that I must adhere to this agreement, as well as any policies added by the Camp Director throughout the duration of the summer program. This agreement shall not be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment at-will status of Foundation employees. By signing below, I agree that I understand and comply with them while at camp. I understand that noncompliance may be cause for corrective action up to and including termination.

I Agree

Conflict of Interest Statement

Stephen J. Wampler Foundation's Conflict of Interest Statement

No staff member or any member of her/his family should accept any gift, entertainment, services, loans or promises of future benefits from any person who, personally or whose employer, might benefit or appear to benefit because of the staff member's connection with the Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc. Staff members are expected to work out for themselves the most gracious methods of declining gifts and entertainment that do not meet this standard.

No staff member should perform services, for personal gain, for any supplier to Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc. of goods or services, or for any customer, as employee, consultant, or in any other capacity, that provides compensation of any kind. Similar association by a member of the staff member's family or by any other relative may also be inappropriate.

No staff member, or any member of her/his family should have any beneficial interest in or substantial obligation toward any supplier, customer of Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc. or any other organization that is engaged in doing business with or serving the Foundation, unless it has been determined on the basis of full disclosure of the facts that such interest does not give rise to a conflict of interest.

This regulation is not intended to apply to situations that do not compromise the staff member, the Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Inc., or a third party; nor does it apply to gifts and social entertainment of a nominal value that are clearly in keeping with good business ethics and that do not obligate the recipient.

Any matters or questions that arise will be referred to the Executive Director for appropriate action.

Agreement

I have received and read the foregoing policy statement and fully understand that facts regarding any possible question of violation.

I Agree

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