1. RCSUMMER PROGRAM 2011
COUNSELOR/JUNIOR COUNSELOR/WEB AGENT APPLICATION FORM
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011
Please check one.
I am interested in working . . . Session I only: 4 weeks (June 27 – July 22) ________
Session II only: 3 weeks (July 25– August 12) ________
*Session I & II: 7 weeks (June 27 – August 12) ________
*Preference will be given to counselors applying for both sessions.
Please check the appropriate positions for which you are interested.
Counsler _____ *Junior Counselor ______ **Web Agent _____
*The Junior Counselor (JC) position is for applicants under the age of 18 and/or not yet graduated from high school. JC
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Counselors facilitate the daily program activities.
**The Web Agent (WA) position is for applicants under the age of 18 and/or not yet graduated from high school. WA
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, taking photos of the daily program activities and uploading to the program
website.
PART I: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please type or print.
Full name:
Date of birth: Gender:
Nationality:
Name of high school & graduation date:
Home address:
School/work address and mailing address (if different from home address):
Home tel.: Fax: E-mail address:
Cell phone:
Name of university:
Current year in university (mark one): Freshman Sophomore
Junior Senior
Rising Freshman Other (please explain):
Major/minor or field of study:
Have you been employed by RCSummer in the past? If so, when and in what capacity?

2. If you are non-native English speaker, briefly discuss your experiences in English speaking countries.
Have you any work experience? If so, explain and include when and where.
Will you require on-campus housing?
PART II: PROGRAM ELEMENTS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS (Returning
Counselors need not fill out this portion of the application)
Two of the core elements of RCSummer are “Happy Hour” and “Club Time”, which are both designed to offer
participants an array of activities. During this time (Happy Hour every day for 60 minutes; Club Time twice a week for
75) all counselors are asked to lead activities, which showcase their special skills, talents or interests. Please describe
what you may have to offer to these elements of the program. Examples are baking, cooking, program
newspaper/yearbook, martial arts, fishing. . . .
What sport activities do you feel you could lead or help facilitate? Please list any special certifications. Sport activities
offered at RCSummer include: basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, floor hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, badminton,
table tennis, softball and bowling.
All program staff will also be asked to lead (or co-lead) performing or fine arts activities, which may include, but are not
limited to acting, dance, music, creation of props/costumes or a variety of crafts. How can you help facilitate this
element of the RCSummer Program? The Performing Arts element will be based on this year’s program theme “RC
Summer Tales”, which will showcase the following children’s novels: “Peter Pan”, Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory”, “Jungle Book”, “Wizard of Oz” and “Big Friendly Giant”.
Have you ever been involved with some kind of community service project or organization?
What are your expectations of the program and participants (ages 8-14)?
What are some potential challenges you can imagine you may encounter as a counselor and mentor of Turkish children
from the ages 9-14.
Please feel free to make any additional comments or describe what you may be able to offer the RCSummer Program.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING TO MAKE SURE THE
APPLICATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE:
*We will notify you via email when we receive your application.
*Please send, via attachment, a current photograph of yourself.

3. *Part of the application process is a personal interview to be scheduled in April (tentatively from April 02 to April 10).
For overseas applicants, this may be done via phone (Skype). We will contact you via email to set an appointment.
*For applicants who are interviewed via phone, we ask for one letter of recommendation. We must receive rec. letter
before the telephone interview can take place. Please have letter sent to Joe Welch at jwelch@robcol.k12.tr
*If you are a university student, please send us an official document from your registrar confirming your current
enrollment in that institution.
*Please also be aware that there will be a need for all counselors who are hired to do a fair amount of research in order to
familiarize themselves with the program theme. This year’s theme is “RC Summer Tales”. More information regarding
the theme will be given after the hiring process is complete.
*Counselor orientation begins one week before each session of hire (June 19 and July 17 respectively) and is mandatory.
If you cannot be present for the entire counselor orientation, your application will not be considered.
*PLEASE READ & SIGN COUNSELOR AGREEMENT BELOW. IF YOU ARE SENDING APPLICATION
AND COUNSELOR AGREEMENT ELECTRONICALLY, SIMPLY TYPE YOUR NAME AND DATE IN THE
SPACES PROVIDED. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN THESE DOCUMENTS AGAIN UPON ARRIVAL AT
THE RCSummer PROGRAM ORIENTATION.
Signature: Date:

4. 2011 ROBERT COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM COUNSELOR AGREEMENT
I, ______________________________ understand and am committed to the following responsibilities, goals and mission of the
Robert College Summer Program (RCSummer).
Counselors will . . .
* . . . do the necessary research prior to program to be able to facilitate activities that are relevant to the program theme.
*. . . actively participate in the orientation of the RCSummer and add whatever input or expertise they may have concerning any
aspect of the program.
*. . . follow the responsibilities explained at orientation as to daily participant-counselor interaction.
*. . . remain in the target language, English, during the entire day with participants. This includes counselor to counselor
conversations when participants are present.
*. . . attend and participate in the daily ‘post-program-day’ meetings.
*. . . be responsible to create, demonstrate and/or perform activities at appropriate times in order to acquaint participants in a fun and
creative way what the program has to offer.
*. . . be expected to act as role models for the participants and exhibit appropriate behavior.
*. . . be asked to be creative, enthusiastic and well-prepared during the program day and willing to put in time after the participants
have left the RC campus to work on activities, changes or improvements to the program. Counselors provided with on-campus
housing will be asked to participate in evening planning as seen appropriate by the Program Director/Core Staff counselors. Only
Core Staff and counselors residing outside of Istanbul will be provided with on-campus housing.
* . . . obey the following rules when in the dormitories. No guests are allowed to stay overnight. No smoking or consumption of
alcohol in dorms or any school building. Counselors will be asked to refrain from alcohol use during the week when RCSummer
activities are planned for the next day. Counselors will abide by the room assignments given at the beginning of the program and may
only change rooms if given permission by the Program Director. Counselors will follow all rules discussed at counselor orientation
concerning the communal living conditions/atmosphere in the dormitories and will behave accordingly. All RCSummer staff
members are considered guests while at Robert College and will follow the rules and regulations of the school as dictated by the
school.
* . . . have employment with the program terminated w/o pay if they do not fulfill and of the responsibilities mentioned in the
Counselor Agreement.
* . . . be responsible to have all correct and appropriate travel documents in order before the program begins. Failure to have travel
documents in order will result in immediate termination of employment.
*. . . be able to work with children with special needs or, if necessary, seek out assistance in working with children with special needs.
*. . . be asked to know their limits and take care of their mental and physical well-being. Counselors will be expected to help each
other out if someone falls ill or needs a break.
*. . . refrain from smoking except in the designated areas.
*. . . do their best to refrain from using their mobile phones during the program day.
*. . . be asked to cooperate with each other, Core Staff and Program Director. It is vital that there remain in place a certain hierarchy
and an open line of communication between everyone from the participants to Program Director.
*. . . carry program IDs with them at all times to be presented at the gates on request.
*. . . be expected to be professional at all times: use of appropriate language, punctual, prepared for day’s events and responsibilities
and respectful of other counselors and participants.
*. . . be willing to have fun.
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