2023 SUMMA Counselor Application

Thank you for your interest in being a SUMMA camp counselor! Before starting this application, please prepare a résumé to submit with your application that details your previous employment and experience. Each entry should include your employer’s name, job description, and dates worked. Your résumé will need to be uploaded as a Word document or PDF in the application below.

You will also need to provide the names and email addresses of two people who have already agreed to write a recommendation on your behalf. You will find these questions near the bottom of the application.

We are excited to read your application!

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Gender

Female

Male

Other

Birthdate

Current Mailing Address (Please list the address where you would like to receive mail about your application)

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mobile Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Email Address

School, Employment History, and Experience Section

Where did you attend high school?

High School CEEB Code

What year did you graduate from high school?

Did/do you attend college?

Yes

No

Please tell us where you attend(ed) college and what years:

If you attend the University of the South, please indicate if you are involved in the rhetoric program, the Center for Speaking & Listening, the Sewanee Debate Union, the annual Festival of Speaking & Listening, and/or the Better Arguments Project.

Please upload your résumé detailing your previous employment with employer name, job title with description, and dates of employment.

Camp staff experience with youth is essential for SUMMA counselors. Please indicate any camp(s) where you have worked, along with the position(s) and dates worked.

How did you hear about SUMMA?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Yes

No

Have you ever been convicted of a crime related to child or sexual abuse?

Yes

No

Have you ever been convicted of a crime related to drug or alcohol abuse?

Yes

No

If the answer to any of the above three questions is "yes," please explain the circumstances.

Growth and Contribution Section

As a SUMMA counselor, you will experience opportunities for personal, spiritual, and professional growth–as well as contribute to the personal, spiritual, and professional growth of our campers. Please briefly, though concretely, describe how you believe you can positively grow at SUMMA and contribute to the growth of our campers.

Do you have any specific skills and talents that might be useful at SUMMA for debate preparation, worship, and/or free time activities? E.g., playing a musical instrument, playing a sport, arts and crafts, leading a workshop on a debate topic (such as “how to write a speech,” “how to do a cross examination,” “how to overcome public speaking anxiety,” etc.)? Please be specific about what you would be prepared to bring to this year’s SUMMA camp experience.

Recommendation Section

Three different adults who are familiar with your ability and willingness to lead and learn (for example a teacher, speech or debate coach, employer, youth group leader, church minister, or program leader in which you are involved) must complete and submit a recommendation on your behalf.

Please provide some information about your recommenders - we will contact them with a link for your recommendations. Your application IS NOT COMPLETE until we receive both of these recommendations. It is your responsibility to follow up to make sure they complete the form.

1. Recommender's Full Name

1. Relationship to Recommender

1. Recommender's Email Address

2. Recommender's Full Name

2. Relationship to Recommender

2. Recommender's Email Address

3. Recommender's Full Name

3. Relationship to Recommender

3. Recommender's Email Address

Terms of Application & Employment

I certify that all the information submitted on this application is true and complete. I understand that if any false information, omissions, or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected and, if I am employed, my employment may be terminated at any time.

In consideration of my employment, I agree to SUMMA’s policies and procedures, and I agree that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at SUMMA’s option.

I also understand that no representative of SUMMA Camp or the University of the South, other than the SUMMA Program Director, and then only when in writing and signed, has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specific period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.

I understand and authorize SUMMA access to public information about me from various federal, state, and other agencies maintaining such information.

I hereby consent to SUMMA obtaining information from employers or agencies in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and any and all state and federal laws. I also understand that the requested information is not to be used for discriminatory purposes.

I agree to complete the University of the South’s protection of minors training program.

Do you agree to abide by the above statement?

Yes

No

Admission & Aid

2023 SUMMA Counselor Application

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