Counselor in Training (CIT) Internship

IMGP0204The application deadline to apply to be a 2010 SummerWorks Counselor In Training (CIT)Intern has passed.  CIT internships for this summer have been awarded.  Congratulations 2010 SW CIT Interns and welcome to the Summerworks Team!

Join the SummerWorks team this summer by being a CIT intern!  Working side-by-side our SummerWorks staff, your summer will be filled with adventure, challenge, new friends of all ages, and opportunities to explore and develop your personal and professional interests.  The CIT internship is an opportunity for you to participate as a team member with our camp staff, to learn and practice strategies to engage children safely and supportively in a recreation setting, to build relationships, and to develop and practice valuable leadership and recreation skills.   Highlights of this summer’s CIT internship include:  CIT/staff mentor pairings, CIT group service project, weekly field trips with your campers, weekly CIT skill-development workshops, an overnight backpacking trip in the Wasatch mountains, CPR/First Aid certification, and of course, many afternoons having fun in the sun with your campers at the pool!       

 Qualifications:

  • Open to students ages 13-15, must be 13 by June 14, 2010.
  • Open to both Rowland Hall students and students from the surrounding community
  • Must have an interest in working with children and learning about recreation
  • Minimum commitment of 6 out of the 9 weeks of camp (camp begins on June 14, 2010, continuing 9 weeks through August 13, 2010).
  • Must complete initial CIT training and CPR/First Aid certification (provided) prior to the start of camp

OverView:

CIT Training:

CITs will complete an initial orientation (dates TBA) and CPR/First Aid certification prior to the start of camp.  Additionally,  interns will have the opportunity to serve as the CIT representative at weekly staff meetings.  Each CIT will be paired with a senior staff mentor who will provide on-going support and guidance throughout their experience.    

 

CIT/staff mentor pairings:

Interns will be paired with a senior staff mentor who will offer guidance and support to each intern throughout the summer.  Together, the pair will formulate an initial purpose statement outlining their purpose and role as a pair for their summer.  Additionally, during the first weeks of camp, each CIT/mentor pair will create personal and professional goals to guide them throughout their internship and in their mentor/mentee relationship.   Each week, they will participate in a reflection activity, reflecting on the successes and challenges of the current week and preparing for the upcoming week.

 Weekly Skill Development Workshops:

Interns will participate in weekly skill development workshops. The workshops will be skill-based, facilitated by the SummerWorks Assistant Director or by professionals from the community.  Focus areas include:  responsibility, leadership, recreation, and outdoor skills.  The purpose of these workshops will be to equip the interns with additional, specific skills to assist them during their summer at SummerWorks and in their personal and professional pursuits outside of camp.  After completing skills in each focus area, interns will work collaboratively to execute a “culminating project” using their newly attained skills. Workshops will be held both on and off campus. 

 Sample Daily Schedule (subject to change):

            8:50-9:00am - Arrive RH, Check In

            9-9:20am - Morning blasts and all-camp energizer

            9:30-11:30am – CIT workshop, CIT project work-time, OR mentor meeting

            11:30-12:30pm – Lunch and recess with den

            12:30-1pm – Prepare for afternoon activities/field trips

            1-3:30pm – Afternoon activity/field trip with den

            3:30-4pm – Snack & prep for parent pick-up

            4pm – Depart RH

*Fridays will be different as they are our all-camp special days.  CITs will be assisting and participating with their den group in the special event for most or all of each Friday.

 Important Dates:

            January 21, 2010 - CIT anncouncment to freshman class

            January 27, 2010 – CIT announcement at morning meeting the Middle School

            March 1, 2010 – Letter of interest and two reference letters due

            April 1, 2010 – CIT internships awarded

            June 14, 2010 – SummerWorks starts!

            August 13, 2010 – Last day of SummerWorks

 Cost: $550

The cost covers: First Aid/CPR certification, intern shirt & name tag, workshop facilitator and materials fees, reflection materials, field trips, backcountry overnight food and large equipment rental, CIT incentives, CIT service project, transportation, and end of summer CIT celebration.    

Extras:

  • CITs will need to bring their lunch, water bottle, and sunscreen/hat each day.  One snack per day will be provided.  CITs may bring additional snacks from home, if needed.
  • CITs will be issued an intern shirt and name tag. Name tags and shirts need to be worn every Monday and on all off-campus activities.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and two personal references to Beth Ott, SummerWorks Assistant Director, no later than March 1, 2010.  Please email letter and references to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Applicants will be contacted via email to set up an interview.  Interviews will be held in March.  Internships will be awarded by April 1 2010.  

 

For more information, please contact Beth Ott, Assistant SummerWorks Director at:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 801-924-2972.