A Bar A Ranch Staff Application 2010

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1 A Bar A Ranch Staff Application 2010 General Information and Application Instructions: Staff members receive housing, meals, and use of ranch facilities, along with a monthly salary and a share of the general tips fund. Meals are cafeteria-style and housing is shared with other staff in dormitories/bunk houses. Most employees work 8 hours per day. Cooks and wranglers are an exception; they usually work hours per day (accordingly, salary for cooks and wranglers is higher). All staff members work six days per week. Our work ethic is to work hard as a team until the job is finished and done well, which means that the length of your shift may vary from day to day. All staff members work with an immediate supervisor, but your ultimate responsibility is to the Ranch Managers, Justin and Lissa Howe. Supervisors plan their crews daily schedules, including time off (one day per week). The A Bar A Ranch is a Drug-Free Workplace, no tolerance. We are an At-Will Employer (employees contracts can be terminated at any time at the discretion of the managers). Salaries for most first-year staff begin at $500 per month plus room and board. Guests contribute to a general tips fund and this is divided at the end of October, AMONG THE STAFF WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR CONTRACTS ONLY. A staff person's share of this fund averages about $45.00 per day you are here (includes days off). The estimates provided below are based on the typical contracts start and end dates. Please note that certain positions are required to begin work in mid- to late-may (exact start dates will be provided during interviews and in employee contracts) ESTIMATED Salaries (before taxes) June 2 - Aug. 29 June 2 - Sept. 25 Days at Ranch Actual Work Days Tips (estimated at $45/day) $4,005 $5,220 Salary 1 (S1) $1,460 $1,900 Salary 2 (S2) $2,330 $3,090 Total Cash (S1 + tips) $5,465 $7,120 Total Cash (S2 + tips) $6,335 $8,310 Room and Board Value to Employees (non-cash) $1,840 $2,400 CASH PLUS ROOM AND BOARD (S1) $7,305 $9,520 CASH PLUS ROOM AND BOARD (S2) $8,175 $10,710

2 A Bar A Ranch Staff Application 2010 BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: You must be at least 19 years of age. You must be a U.S. citizen or have a J-1 work visa. You must be available from late May/early June through August 29, September 12, or September 25. Three references: two work and one personal (e.g., coach, teacher, supervisor in a non-work situation such as a volunteer activity). Please see application form. If you are in college or just graduated, you must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Please attach a copy of your college transcript with your application. Evidence of interest in working with and being of assistance to other people. Interest in having a unique experience, not just a summer job. The A Bar A Ranch is a drug-free work place and you must be drug free. We reserve the right to use drug testing when appropriate. Application Instructions: 1) Application is available at or via . 2) Print three copies of the Reference page (use two copies for work references and one for a personal reference e.g., a teacher, coach, or supervisor in a non-work setting). Please ask your references to complete these forms and return them to you in signed and sealed envelopes. Attach these (still sealed) with your application when you return it to us). 3) Fill out the application and send it to the address at the bottom of the page. Please call or Justin or Lissa Howe if you have any questions. Use this Application Checklist to make sure you've included everything: The following must be included before we consider your application to be complete: Your application Current college transcript (if you're a college student; if not, enclose a resume) Two work references (sealed and signed) One personal reference (sealed and signed) Thank you for the time that you have spent in filling out this application. If we haven't already, we hope to get a chance to meet you. We look forward to receiving your application.

3 A BAR A RANCH 2010 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT NAME DATE Optional: Enclose a photo of yourself to help us place a face with your name. YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION: School you attend or attended: Mailing Address City/State/Zip Mobile Phone Emergency Contact Name and Phone # PARENTS' FULL NAMES & CONTACT INFO. (if separated, please provide both): Parents' Names Mailing Address City/State/Zip Mobile Phone PERSONAL INFORMATION: Birth date: / / Social Security Number: Driver s License No: State: Exp. Date / / Education Completed as of June 2010: High School: F S Jr. Sr. College: F S Jr. Sr. Gr. DATES AVAILABLE (Please circle one): 6/2/10 through 8/29/10 6/2/10 through 9/12/10 6/2/10 through 9/25/10 Dates of availability are flexible* (please provide your earliest and latest dates of availability): *Note that we also hire certain positions to start in mid- to late-may. Please note that we perform random background checks. By filling out this form you are agreeing to these checks. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? A felony? Do you have a current valid drivers license? Are you a US citizen or do you have an appropriate work visa? I am applying for the position(s) of: (For job descriptions and positions available, please see job descriptions on the Staff pages at Please list all positions you may be interested in, in order of your preference.) 1) 2 3) 4) 5) Interested in any position that is available. A Bar A Ranch Application Page 1 of 2

4 A BAR A RANCH 2009 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (Continued) SPECIAL SKILLS (circle all that apply): Vehicle Maintenance Retail Sales Horsemanship Fly-fishing Teaching Children Lifeguard First Aid/First Responder/EMT Computer Skills Culinary Food service Carpentry Music Art Other How did you hear about the A Bar A (please provide names of contacts, if applicable)? Why are you interested in working here? Using a separate sheet, please answer the following questions: 1. What do you hope the people you worked with at your last job will remember about you? 2. Do you have any specific goals for yourself for the next year or two? If so, please describe them and how you plan to achieve them. 3. What personal characteristics do you possess that you value the most? 4. What do cooperation and teamwork mean to you? Please provide examples of how you express these qualities. 5. How would you demonstrate to us that you are motivated? 6. Describe your least valuable or most frustrating work experience and how you responded to it. Would you handle the situation differently, in retrospect? 7. Have you managed others in any of the jobs or roles you've held? Describe these management experiences and your management style. 8. Of all the projects and assignments you have worked on, describe the most personally rewarding and satisfying project and the least satisfying project. 9. Describe one of your fondest childhood memories. 10. Where did you go and what did you do on your favorite family vacation? Why is it your favorite? 11. What are you passionate about? A Bar A Ranch Application Page 2 of 2

5 A BAR A GUEST RANCH EMPLOYEE REFERENCE FORM FOR (applicant s name) Name of person providing reference: Phone: Date: Please answer the following questions: 1. How long have you known the applicant? 2. In what capacity have you known the applicant? 3. What is your occupation? 4. If you were the applicant s employer, please specifically describe the applicant s job expectations and performance. 5. Describe the applicant s strengths, as well as any potential weaknesses. Please rate the applicant on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 represents exceptional and 1 represents weak ) for the following qualities: 1. Initiative/Motivation: Work ethic: Positive attitude: Communication skills: Creativity/Originality: Consideration of others/compassion: Social skills/maturity: Leadership skills: Cooperativeness: Punctuality: Please provide comments on the above ratings, as well as any other information we should know about the applicant (use a separate page if necessary): Thank you very much for taking the time to provide a detailed reference. Please return your reference to the applicant in a sealed and signed envelope.