Summer Staff Online Reference Form

Attention: If you are having difficulty getting the form to submit on our website, please copy and paste the form and your answers into an email and send it to summerstaff@fortcaswell.com. Our staff will send you a confirmation email once they have reviewed it.

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This contact form is for anyone who has been listed as a reference for an individual who is applying for summer work at Fort Caswell during summer camp weeks. Caswell serves as a Christian retreat and conference center for church groups and families.

The summer staff numbers approximately 70 students of college age. The responsibilities vary and include grounds maintenance, food service, housekeeping, retail, lifeguarding, and guest services. We are looking for special people who are seeking to serve God through serving the needs of our guests.

The staff should be mature individuals able to cope with the problems and appreciate the joys of close contact with both guests and other staff.

Please fill in the fields below as honestly and accurately as you can.

Name of the person for whom you are completing this reference form:

What is your relationship to the applicant?

Short Answer Section

In what capacity and how long have you known the applicant?

What type of friends does he or she choose?

To what extent is the applicant active in church or other religious activities to your knowledge?

Does the applicant possess any special abilities?

Does the applicant seem to have a genuine spiritual commitment?

Attitudes and Personal Qualities Section

Keeping our camp setting described above in mind, please rate the applicant using the following scale of performance:

5 = Exceptional

4 = Above Average

3 = Average

2 = Below Average

1 = Poor

0 = No Observation

Sense of Responsibility:

Self Confidence:

Courtesy:

Receptiveness to suggestions or criticism:

Ability to get along with peers:

Interest in the welfare of others:

Positive attitude toward supervision:

Positive attitude toward opposite sex:

Performance Section

Keeping our camp setting described above in mind, please rate the applicant using the following scale of performance:

5 = Exceptional

4 = Above Average

3 = Average

2 = Below Average

1 = Poor

0 = No Observation

Sees tasks through to completion:

Cooperates in group assignments:

Self-starting:

Commits wholeheartedly to their work:

Dependable:

Punctual:

Able to work under stress:

Leadership potential:

Willing to go beyond expectations:

Final Reference Section

Please feel free to include any additional specific recommendations or feedback pertaining to this applicant.

Thank you for your time and effort in supplying this information which will assist us in selecting the best people to the positions for which they are best qualified. Please remember, this applicant will not be considered until your reference is submitted.

Please check the appropriate statement:

I certify that by submitting this reference form, all information given is true to the best of my knowledge.

Yes

No

Your First Name

Your Last Name

Today's Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Please include your daytime phone number so that we may call you and verify this reference if necessary. Please use the format (###) ###-####.