COLS 2017 – Staff Applications
Junior Leaders / Logistics
Submission Date:
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for taking an interest in the 2017 Central Ontario Leadership Seminar. Please read
this page prior to proceeding further with this application as it contains important information
about the application process.
What is COLS?
COLS is a leadership seminar that takes place over three outstanding days. It focuses on
empowering and inspiring Grade 10 “ambassadors” representing schools all over Central
Ontario. One Grade 10 student is invited from each high school to attend. Ambassadors take
part in team building exercises, a volunteer project, hear keynote speakers and discussion
panels, and so much more!
Important Dates
Staff at the 2017 seminar are mandated to attend all of the following dates in their entirety.
Please note the times are approximate and may be changed. No absences will be approved
except circumstances beyond the applicant’s control such as serious illness or family
emergency.
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Staff Training – Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Seminar – Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 28,
2017
Police Checks
If you will be 18 years of age or older by Saturday, May 13, 2017 you will be required to provide
a Vulnerable Sector Services (VSS) police check by the start of staff training day on Saturday,
May 13, 2017. COLS will reimburse all police checks for staff so long as there is an
accompanying receipt.
Application Steps
This year we are asking individuals to complete an application for either Junior Leader or
Logistics positions. You are also welcome to apply to both positions at the same time. However,
you will be required to fill in both applications and submit them to the appropriate directors.
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Junior Leader Team
As a Junior Leader (JL), you will be facilitating a COLS Three-Day group alongside your Senior
Leader. You are required to actively engage with ambassadors, promote positivity, and support
their learning and growth. You are taking on a role of mentorship and community building
within the COLS family and are the heart of the conference. We will be accepting 12 Junior
Leaders to be paired with 12 Senior Leaders. Remember, you are there for the ambassadors
and to ensure that they have the best COLS experience possible.
Logistics Team
The logistics team makes sure that the weekend runs smoothly and on time. We do this by
working behind the scenes, setting up for events in advance, putting everything together and
cleaning it up. We are an integral part of the seminar, as we assist everyone with everything!
Each year we accept between 4-6 logistics team members. Anyone may apply to be on the
logistics team!
Instructions to Apply
This application process is split up into 5 parts:
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Contact Information
Junior Leader Application
Logistics Team Application
Declaration
Submission
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply for any of these positions is Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Late
submissions will not be reviewed.
When will decisions be made?
All staff will be selected by the middle to end of February in 2017.
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Step 1: Contact Information and History
Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
What has your previous COLS experience been to date? This involves being an ambassador,
previously being on staff, involved with local clubs, or attending any COLS meetings.
What positions are you applying for this year? Check all that apply.
Junior Leader Team
Logistics Team
Proceed to Step 2 on the next page.
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Step 2: Junior Leader Application
Not Applicable – Applying for Logistics Team only – Proceed to Step 3
1. What experience do you have in student leadership outside of COLS?
2. Picture yourself as a Junior Leader. What do you foresee your biggest challenge being?
3. What value do you look for the most in a leader? Why is this value important to you?
4. What is the most valuable skill that you have gained by attending COLS?
5. Why do YOU want to be part of the Junior Leader Team?
6. Describe a hobby you have and explain how this hobby has enriched your life.
7. If you were a book, or TV show, or movie character, who would you be? Why?
8. If you could choose one song to represent your COLS journey what would it be? Why?
Choose one line that you feel best represents your COLS experience to date. (Please
include song title and artist, we want to check it out).
Proceed to Step 3 on the next page.
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Step 3: Logistics Team Application
Not Applicable – Applying for Junior Leader Team only – Return to Step 2
1. Outside of COLS, please describe two (2) leadership experiences that you feel lend
themselves to the role of Logistics Team Member.
2. What are three (3) qualities that you believe a Logistics Team Member should
possess? Please relate these to your own personal experiences.
3. Why do you want to be a part of COLS 2017? Why is the Logistics Team the right role
for you?
4. Do you have any unique skills that you think would be an asset to the Logistics Team?
5. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
6. Being a Logistics Team Member is a lot like being a secret agent. As a COLS secret
agent, what will your go to gadget be at three-day?
7. If a genie granted you three (3) wishes, what would you wish for?
Proceed to Step 4 on the next page.
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Step 4: Declaration
Please review each statement below and check the box to indicate that you have read and
understood each.
I have reviewed the information portion of this application package and completed all
necessary fields.
This application is being submitted before the deadline of January 30, 2017 at 11:59
p.m. I understand that late submissions will not be reviewed.
I understand that if I am accepted as staff for the 2017 seminar that I must attend both
staff training (May 13, 2017) and the seminar from the evening of May 25, 2017 to the
evening of May 28, 2017. I confirm that I am available on all of these dates.
I further understand that if I cannot attend these dates, miss these dates, or
leave early during these dates for circumstances in my control, that I will not be
considered staff for at least one year after COLS 2017.
I have read and understand the safety policy and procedures document.
Will you be 18 years of age or older on or before Saturday, May 13, 2017?
Yes, and I understand the following will be my responsibility to:
Obtain a Vulnerable Sector Services Check from my local police service;
Provide this check by staff training day on Saturday, May 13, 2017; and
I understand that failing to provide a police check by this date will result in me
forfeiting my spot to the 2017 seminar if I am selected.
No
Proceed to Step 5 on the next page.
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Step 5: Submission
Congratulations! You’re almost there.
Save this document as “COLS 2017 Staff Application – [Your Name]” and email it to the
following people using the subject line “COLS 2017 Staff Application – [Your Name]”.
If you applied for both positions, make sure to send your application to both of the directors
below! If you applied for only one positions, only send it to the appropriate director.
Amy Fisher
Junior Leader Director
[email protected]
Scott Robinson
Logistics Director
[email protected]
We look forward to reviewing your applications and should you have any questions, do not
hesitate to email us!
Yours in Leadership,
Amy Fisher and Scott Robinson
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