APPLICATION FOR 2008 EMPLOYMENT
Deer Valley Ranch
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Please Print, Complete and Mail to:
DEER VALLEY RANCH
16825 CR 162
Nathrop, CO  81236

Name_________________________________________     Date______________________

Your Home or Permanent Address________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone Number____________________________
Cell Phone Number______________________________
Email Address__________________________________
School Address when at school____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

School phone number_____________________________
Email address___________________________________
Social Security No._______________________________
Age next June 1__________________
Date of Birth__________________________
Marital Status_________________________________
Name of current school__________________________________________________________
Current year in school__________________________________________________________
GPA last year__________________

We would like to have all of our summer staff arrive prior to May 31st (anytime beginning mid-May) and depart no earlier than August16th, Labor Day if possible. Please list the dates you will definitely contract for. (NOTE: One of the most important considerations of our decision to hire you will be the dates you can work.)

Arrival Date  __/___/___   Departure Date        /     /      

Depending on returning staff, we hire for several different positions: Housekeeping, Waitressing, Food preparation, Office, Maintenance, Horse program, Teen program and Children’s program. Please keep in mind that 70% of our job needs are for housekeeping and waitressing.

 

 

 

Position you are applying for:

Experience/Desire in this area:
1st choice:

 
2nd choice:

 
3rd choice:

 

Would you be willing to accept a job regardless of the position for which you are hired?                 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer                                                                      Supervisor_________________________
Phone__________________________________
Dates Worked____________ to                           
Position ________________________________ 
Responsibilities________________________________________________________________

Employer                                                                    Supervisor__________________________
Phone__________________________________
Dates Worked____________ to                           
Position ________________________________
Responsibilities________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION

High School ___________________________GPA____________  
Year Graduated                       

College______________________________ GPA_____________
Dates Attended                       __ 

Other schools, classes or training___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

REFERENCES (please do not include supervisors listed above)

  Name Address Phone Years Known
Pastor or Youth Pastor (circle which)

 

        
Deer Valley guest or former employee (if applicable)        
College mentor or Bible Study Leader        
Other:

 

        

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in Deer Valley Ranch!  In addition to the above, we would like to learn more about you through your providing us with the following information.    

How did you hear about DVR? 
(If from an individual, that person's name. If from the internet, which website.) ____________________________________________________________________________

Have you ever been to Deer Valley Ranch?  If so, when?________________________
Have you ever applied to work at Deer Valley before?  If so, when?________________________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?  If so, when?_____________________
What physical limitations do you have that may prevent you from performing any aspects of
your employment?______________________________________________________________
 Have you ever been involved in volunteer work?  If so, doing what and when?
____________________________________________________________________________
What musical talents or other skills do you have that you would be willing to share while at Deer
Valley?______________________________________________________________________ 
What academic and sports honors have you received? __________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Write a brief description of your church background:____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ 
Briefly describe your attitude toward authority:_________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
What are the most important things in your life? ________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Describe your philosophy in serving others: _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

 

Parents names                                                                                                                                
Address __________________________________  Phone #                                                      
City, State  Zip_______________________________                                                                
If you are under 21, we request parental consent to hire you.  Please have one or both of your parents sign here.
Parent's Permission Signature____________________________________________________                                                                                          

IMPORTANT:  

1.  On a separate sheet of paper, please tell us why you think you would be an asset to Deer Valley Ranch.  Attach this letter to the application.

2.  Attach a recent PHOTO of yourself to the application.  

The starting salary for first year staff for summer 2008 is $150.00/week plus room and board plus $12.00/day guaranteed tips June 1 to August 31.  Tips prior to June 1 and after August 31 are $11.00/day.  Depending on performance, additional tips will be divided and disbursed at the end of the summer. 

Although you are guaranteed the salary noted on this contract, we want to encourage you that it is possible to receive an increased salary or a summer’s end bonus depending on the quality of your work  here at the ranch.  The following criteria are used in evaluating our staff:

            *Punctuality                   *Care of Quarters                       *Attitude toward authority

            *Work appearance        *Relationship with co-workers     *Leadership skills

            *Quality of work            *Friendliness with guests              *Use of your talents

We maintain a strict NO ALCOHOL policy. We require full staff attendance at our square dance, staff Western show and Sunday evening hymn sing.  We reserve the right to establish a curfew and restrict dating.  We expect you to commit to the dates you contract for. 

Your signature attests to the validity of all the information you provided us and your understanding of the above: 

Signature_____________________________________     Date