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EMPLOYEE POLICIES

1. Employees are covered by Worker’s Compensation as provided by law.   On the first of the month following employment the employee may participate in the Eagle’s Nest Foundation Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan, a voluntary plan with TIAA-CREF. Details are provided in the plan’s Summary Plan Description (available upon request).    Employees are responsible for all of their personal property brought to Eagle’s Nest or on Eagle’s Nest trips, including loss or theft.
2. If personnel are employed for a two-month period, the Camp will provide a three-day sick leave with pay for the entire two-month period for all camp employees.
3. In the event of death in the family of the employee, illness in the family, or urgent business, leave will be granted in relation to individual circumstances at the discretion of the Camp Director, not to exceed three days with pay.
4. Employees are provided with laundry facilities, including detergent, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
5. During Sessions I, II and III (not available during Session IV), all camp employees have an in-house “Staff Banking Account” through which they may make deposits or request cash advances on their paycheck.   Payroll cash advances should be kept to a minimum and may be denied at the Camp Director’s discretion.   All cash advances will be paid back to ENC by payroll deduction at the end of each session; any positive balance in a “Staff Banking Account” will be given to employee at the end of their contract or sooner upon request.   All employees will also have an in-house “Canteen Account” through which personal purchases may be charged.   Payment to ENC for such charges will be made by payroll deduction at the end of each session.
6. Medical certificates are required and must be on file when Camp officially begins. ACA regulation. A MUST.  All employees are required to have up to date immunizations.
7. Individual camp employee schedules are made to provide a minimum of two hours each day (not necessarily consecutive) not obligated to specific duties. In addition, the Camp will provide 24 consecutive hours off per week (non-accumulative). There are 9 time periods corresponding to the 9 weeks of duty during which a counselor may arrange a 24-hour day off.   Time off for employees working in the Hante program will vary.
8. Camp employee scheduling and program activities will be worked out with the Director. The rare event of termination can occur in view of disregard of camp policies or in a serious breach of the ethical code of Eagle’s Nest as presented in the counselor orientation period.   Except as to those matters listed in paragraph 9 as grounds for immediate dismissal, dismissal due to breach of contract would only occur after due deliberation by the Administrative Council and the Director.
9. Violation of these policies will result in immediate dismissal:
1. Possession, selling, giving away, using, or being under the influence of illegal drugs or counterfeit drugs on Eagle's Nest Foundation property or at any activity sponsored by Eagle's Nest Foundation.
2. Using alcohol or being mentally or physically impaired as a result of the consumption of alcohol on ENF property or at any activity sponsored by Eagle’s Nest Foundation.
3. Being mentally or physically impaired as a result of consumption of any intoxicating beverage while employee is on duty or within eight hours of going on duty. Duty hours are described in #12 of the Employee Policies.   North Carolina laws shall govern the use of alcohol when the employee is off duty and off campus.   These laws shall be presented and discussed during camp employee orientation.
4. Sexual, physical, intimate, or other inappropriate relationships between employee and campers, students or junior counselors.
5. Physical or mental abuse of any person, or child neglect of any kind.
6. Committing indecent exposure, or appearing nude in public.
7. Engaging in any activity, which exposes a camper or other person to an unreasonable risk of physical injury or psychological injury or distress.
8. Any incidence of harassment or bullying, as defined in the ENF Harassment and Bullying Policy
10. Employees are discouraged from visiting campers outside the context of their employment without the prior invitation and permission of the parent or guardian.   This includes visits between campers and employee   after completion of the program and/or employment, on or off premises.   When corresponding with a camper, employee is expected to do so in a manner that is consistent with the mission, philosophy and policies of Eagle’s Nest Foundation.
11. Counselors and Administrators are a part of ALL camp activities, as are all campers, and are expected to attend generalized activities such as Indian Village, field days, square dances, etc., unless otherwise directed.
12. Hours of duty shall be described as all those hours in residence at Eagle's Nest excepting days off, nights off, and times when a counselor does not have cabin duty after good night circle and also does not have any other all-camp program obligations. There are no off-duty hours during the day except as specified above.   Camp employees are expected to be on campus while off duty except on a scheduled day off or night off.
13. Eagle’s Nest Foundation is SMOKE FREE on all of its grounds, in all of its buildings, or at any activity sponsored by Eagle’s Nest.  
14. Weekly staff meetings include all Health Hut Staff, Kitchen Staff, Interns, Counselors, and Administration.
15. Employees are asked to decline gratuities offered by parents of campers.
16. Employees are asked to provide their own transportation for days off.
17. Phone calls are to be made on an employee’s charge card or on a collect basis at the counselor lounge phones. The camp phones, including Internet access, are off limits to counselors and staff, except for camp business and emergencies.   Personal cell phones and laptop computers may be used only in the staff lounge or while off duty and off campus.   Eagle’s Nest does not carry cell phones in the field.
18. Employee visitors are welcome at Camp on a SHORT-TERM basis-- i.e., for a meal-- but it is not possible to become a hostel during the busy summer months.   Employee must receive permission from the office and have visitors logged in the visitors’ book before visitors arrive. Also, visitation must be non-disruptive to the employee’s work. The employee or his visitor is expected to pay for any meals. Any employee who brings a visitor to Camp is responsible for the visitor’s behavior; a violation of any employee policies by a visitor will constitute cause for an employee’s dismissal.   Visitors may not bring pets to campus.
19. Due to health and ACA standards, we are unable to allow employees to bring their PETS to camp.
20. Employees should not arrive at camp with items such as television sets, stereos, microwave ovens, refrigerators electronic equipment etc. -- and be ready for that island-in-the-woods experience where the dream counts.
21. All camp employees are expected to attend the 1-week Orientation unless special arrangements are made. During this time, employees are on a room-and-board basis.
22. Welcome to Eagle's Nest -- You have a say -- and we all are glad to be working with each other. Thank you for the opportunity, each to the other.

 PLEASE INITIAL

_____   I understand and uphold these policies.

_____   I will abide by all federal and state laws regarding sexual acts or relationships and laws for the protection of children.

_____   I have not been charged with, or convicted of any crimes including misdemeanors. (Note: please submit a list of any traffic violations in the last three years.   If none write “N/A”    ______).

_____   I do not have any physical or emotional problems that would deter my ability to be an effective counselor of children, or fulfill my job duties.     

_____   I have read and agree to follow the Dress and Appearance Code for Eagle’s Nest Foundation.

______I have read and agree to follow the Harassment and Bullying Policies of ENF.

_____   I have or am receiving current certification in First Aid and CPR for Adults and Children before camp Orientation.

_____   I am bringing, or sending, a completed medical form to Camp with immunization records.

Signature __________________________________    Date _____________________

 Eagle’s Nest Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disabling condition or sexual orientation.