How to Apply & Assessment Process
Application Process:
To apply for a role at Camp Cooper for summer 2019, apply by clicking the below link and answering all the questions.
Please note, this will take approximately 30-40 minutes.
International Applicants
Unfortunately, we are not set up to hire staff from outside the European Union who do not already hold a valid EU visa or dual EU nationality. We are unable to assist with visa applications.
***Apply Now For 2019***
Assessment Process
Our group assessments are a relaxed affair; we make sure there is lots of fun, games and laughter.
Group Assessment Dates & Locations:
| Date | Time | City | Location / Address |
| January 2019 (date TBD) | 1pm - 4.30pm | Glasgow | Kelvinside Academy, 33 Kirklee Road, Glasgow G12 0SW |
| February 2019 (date TBD) | 1pm - 4.30pm | Glasgow | Kelvinside Academy, 33 Kirklee Road, Glasgow G12 0SW |
| February 2019 (date TBD) | 1pm - 4.30pm | London | Location TBD |
| March 2019 (date TBD) | 1pm - 4.30pm | Glasgow | Kelvinside Academy, 33 Kirklee Road, Glasgow G12 0SW |
| April 2019 (date TBD) | 1pm - 4.30pm | Glasgow | Kelvinside Academy, 33 Kirklee Road, Glasgow G12 0SW |
| May 2019 (date TBD) | 1pm - 4.30pm | Glasgow | Kelvinside Academy, 33 Kirklee Road, Glasgow G12 0SW |
Dress Code: Casual - please wear trainers
Format: Group Assessment - There will be three activities, with the first two requiring some preparation.
Activity 1: Team Building/Ice Breaker Games
Please prepare 2 team building/ice breaker games and be prepared to run them for the group (other applicants). These games should be activities appropriate for children aged 7 - 17. Each applicant will take it in turns to run their games for the group. Each game should last between 3 - 5 minutes for a group of 6-12 people.
Activity 2: Elective Presentation
Each counsellor at Camp Cooper teaches 1-2 elective activities:
- English Language (minimum TEFL qualification)
- Art
- Film-Making
- Outdoor Adventure
- Mountain Biking
- Sports & Football
- Tennis
- Dance
- Journalism
- Performing Arts
- Creative Superstar (baking, craft projects, smoothie-making, t-shirt making)
- Rockstar! (music - guitar, keyboard or drums)
Please prepare a 5 minute presentation on the elective you have the most skill in teaching. Please comment on:
- Your experience in teaching the elective
- What you will teach
- How you will teach it
There will be no access to computers/projectors so please prepare accordingly. Due to time constraints, presentations that go over 5 minutes will be cut short. Please be as creative as you like!
Activity 3
No Preparation Required
IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!" He loved the camp & wants to come back next year for longer
James (UK Camper)
