2021 Job Application

2021 Job Application

Tribal Wisdom Academy is designed, operated, and locally owned by Ben and Claire Walker, so paid positions can be created that fit your special talents.

Please submit this application early so that you don't miss our hiring window. We look forward to hearing from you today.

We are a Covid-19 Essential Service.

In 2020 we had over 1,200 kids in stable groups of 12 students in our wild forest day camps!

Each summer we add more great people
to our awesome team of 24 staff.
- The 11 Summer Camp weeks are from June 7th through August 20, 2021.
  Staff may request to be scheduled for 1-wk off.
- Base Pay for Mentors is generally $15.75 to $19.85 per hour depending on experience.
- Lead Teachers are paid more.
- Mentors who work at least 10 weeks can earn commissions of up to $100 per each week (which is comparable to up to an extra $3 per hour).
- Paid Staff Training is June 2-4, Wednesday to Friday, (or alternatively, if you cannot work June 2-4, then another staff training is on Sunday, June 6). Lead Teacher Training is Saturday, June 5th.
- This fun job is 6.5 to 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
  No required weekends, and no overnights.
- Some summer staff will also be trained for 2021 Fall programs.
- Also available are positions for Grounds Keepers, from March thru October.
Tribal Wisdom Academy, LLC
www.tribalwisdomacademy.com
TWA Summer Day Camps (everyone wears masks in 2020 and 2021):
Staff Applicant: Full Legal Name *

First Name Middle Last
Are you a role-model of traditional skills, safe practices, good character, mindfulness, and deep nature connection? *

Yes Ready to learn.
Which of these jobs might be your next adventure? *

(Age 18 to 20): Day Camp MENTOR. (Age 21+): Day Camp MENTOR, who may also qualify as a van driver. (Age 21+): LEAD TEACHER is $20.25 to $25.85 per hour, without a bonus option. (Age 16 to 17): Paid apprenticeship. (Age 15 to 17): unpaid VIP Mentor-in-Training, (free camp weeks if have camp experience). Summer (all day) photographer and photo/video editor. Target Range Master (all day) for archery, tomahawks, BB guns, etc. Blacksmith, (includes training). Volunteer Adventure Playground Monitor. Summer through October Grounds Keeper and Treehouse Carpenter, $600/week, flexible scheduling.
Your WORK AVAILABILITY (choose all that might apply): *

I am not sure yet. I want to talk about work dates during the interview. I want to work the main 11-weeks of SUMMER 2021 DAYCAMP, Mon-Fri, June 7 to Aug 20. Or only 10 of the above weeks with one vacation week off, (choice of your week off is not guaranteed). I am available for the June 2-4 Staff Training. or instead, I am available for the June 6th Staff Training. I can work on Saturday, June 5th, if hired as a Lead Teacher. I can work on Weekends, all summer. Fall 2021 Saturdays and/or Sundays are possible. Fall 2021 afternoons, Mondays through Fridays are possible. I can work the essential camp weekdays June 7 through August 20, except not on these dates:
Do you have a nickname that kids call you?
Optional
Email address *
How often do you check your email?
Phone number:
Your SUMMER RESIDENTIAL address, if near our California camp address. See the map link below.

Street Address

(Street Address Line 2)

City State

Zip Code
Which HOUSING options might apply to you? (Choose several if applicable): *

I will stay at my address, as written above. I will rent a room in Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, Scott's Valley or San Jose, CA. I have an RV and might consider renting a camping space at TWA or nearby. I'm a pro at tent camping and would consider renting a campsite at TWA.
Please see our Los Gatos camp address on the map and make sure that your summer residential address is within a reasonable morning commute:
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mFGxtdJjxPS2
(Optional) Any Special Talents?

I'm awesome and aware with ages 5 to 7. I have a natural "command presence" with ages 8 to 12. I am ready to learn how to handle students in the woods. Wood Carving Skills Axe-and-saw Skills Hammer-and-nail Skills Garden Making Knot Tying Expert Natural Science educator Animal Tracker Blacksmith Tomahawk Thrower Fire-by-Friction expert Archery Instructor BB Gun Safety Instructor Knowledge of Ethnobotany Astronomy Instructor Experience in "Coyote Mentoring" Campfire Song Leader Campfire Guitar Campfire Skit Actor Arrowsmithing Flintknapper Hide Tanner Horse Riding Instructor Farm animal experience Social Media Advertiser Really good Photographer Videographer iMovie Maker Lesson Plan Writer STEAM project Instructor Yoga instructor Forest trail maker Chainsaw tree feller Enthused to learn all this stuff!
If applying to work in CHINA, age 18+. (Choose all that might apply):

I am available to work in CHINA: July and August 2020. I am available for training in California during June, and then work in China during July-August. I am available for training in California during August, and then work in China during the school year. I am available to work in CHINA right now or soon. Also, I might consider working in China all year. If I don't get the job this year, I might want to volunteer in China, (all expenses paid). This would be my first time in China. I have traveled in other countries before. I have a US passport that is valid for at least 18 more months. I can get a US passport.
Languages (besides English) in which you can carry a conversation?
Can you: *

YES, I can do ALL of the following, or ONLY the following: 1. Speak clear and fluent English. 2. Lift and carry 60 pounds. 3. Work 6 to 8 hours in a forest. 4. Deal with forest bugs. 5. Handle hot summers outdoors. 6. Climb trees & balance on log bridges. 7. Run up and down hills with kids. 8. Throw rocks. 9. Cook and eat campfire hotdogs. 10. Eat foods of all kinds. 11. Give speeches on stage. 12. Pass a drug test.
IMPORTANT: Tribal Wisdom Academy has several locations that include uncontrollable amounts of common food allergens and common natural outdoor environmental allergens. Please list all of your known allergies here: *
Current Occupation, (and/or current year in school and area of study): *
Please write a short example of a time that you were a mentor to children and how it impacted one of those kids. One paragraph in fine. *
Upload Your Résumé or other documents, (or instead tell us more below)

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List any current or past Certificates. (First Aid, CPR, EMT, Life Guard, EpiPen, Rope Course, Equestrian, Archery, Boating, BSA training, ESL, Project Wild, Beetles Project, or instructor certifications, etc.)
Your two most recent Past Jobs if any, (if not already on your Résumé):
Job #1: (most current) Start & End Dates:
Job #1: Company name:
Job #1: Supervisor's name, phone, and email.
Your Position & main duties in job #1:
Job #2: Start & End Dates:
Job #2: Company name:
Job #2: Supervisor's name, phone, and email.
Your Position & main duties in job #2:
A total of 3 non-family WORK REFERENCES (if not already on your résumé or application).
Name, title, phone, email.
Have you ever been convicted of ANY crime, including sex-related or child-abuse related offenses? *

NO
Have you ever been convicted of ANY crime, including sex-related or child-abuse related offenses? *

No
By clicking the Apply button below, I certify that all of the information provided by me on this application is true and complete, and I understand that if any false information, omissions, or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected and, if I am hired or contracted, my contract may be terminated at any time.

In consideration of my being hired or contracted, I agree to conform to the company's rules and regulations, and I agree that my contract and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the company's option.

I also understand and agree that the terms and conditions of my contract may be changed, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time by the company.
I understand that any offer for employment is contingent upon completing and maintaining updates for: 1. Fingerprinting and a criminal background check, (fee applies). 2. Passing four reference checks. 3. Attaining a First Aid/CPR certification before employment. 4.Taking the BSA Youth Protection Online Training. 5. Passing a TB Test (only if working in school-based TWA programs). 6. Signing our standard camp waiver. 7. Your ability to uphold the Student Behavior Contract (that the kids follow). 8. Upholding the high standards expressed on the TWA website. 9. Cleared by a doctor to work in an allergen rich environment if applicable. 10. Passing periodic Coronavirus tests if deemed necessary. *

I understand.
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Where did you hear about this awesome job? (Choose all that apply) *

I know awesome Tribal Wisdom Academy staff. I heard about this opportunity from friends. I worked at TWA in a previous year. I attended TWA camps as a kid. Social Media Online search AEOE Flyer College Job Posting CASY/VetJobs
Are you a U.S. Veteran?

Yes Yes, and I heard about this work from CASY/VetJobs.
Optionally write a note or introduction to Ben and Claire. *
Optional message for Ben and Claire Walker:
Thank You!

TEXT Ben Walker if you have questions, (408) 898-8222
Ben & Claire Walker
Tribal Wisdom Academy LLC
Camp Los Gatos
PO BOX 1086
Los Gatos, CA 95030
E.I.N. # 47-1937599

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