2013  SUMMER  CAMP  INTERNSHIP  PROGRAM    

Intern  Program  The  Santa  Maria  Valley  Y’s  Summer  Camp  Internship  Program  is  proud  to  announce  its  2nd  year  in  the  making.  Our  reputation  for  quality  programs  and  trainings  is  unsurpassed.  We  are  seeking  16  high  school  students  who  will  be  working  with  our  camp  counselors  in  teaching  youth  reading  development  and  strategies.      

The  goal  of  this  program  is  to  provide  you  with  a  chance  to  explore  future  career  options  and  gain  work  experience,  helping  you  better  define  your  future  goals.  The  Y’s  internship  is  a  temporary  job  position  that  provides  a  person  with  invaluable  work  experience  and  on-­‐the-­‐job  training  in  the  following:  

Child  and  recreation  development   Enhances  your  resume  with  professional  level  employment  experiences   Experience  the  rewards  and  rigors  of  an  entry-­‐level  position   Obtain  employment  references   Put  classroom  learning  into  practice   Specialty  trainings  in  job  interviews,  resume  building,  and  success  in  the  workplace.  

Internships  are  available  in  several  fields.  We  have  many  opportunities  and  can  be  flexible.    The  summer  camp  internships  program  begins  June  10th  and  ends  on  August  2nd.    Application  deadline  is  May  31st.    

Application  Check  List  Please  arrange  your  materials  in  the  order  of  the  application  check  list:  

o YMCA  application-­‐pick  up  from  the  Y  at  the  front  desk  o Getting  to  know  you:  short  answer  questions  o 2  letters  of  recommendation  o Intern  Applicant  Test  o Copy  of  most  recent  grades  

Trainings  Interns  will  have  the  opportunity  to  receive  certifications  for  the  following:  

1. Mock  Job  Interview  Workshop-­‐  June  28,  2013  from  11:00-­‐1:00  2. Resume  Workshop-­‐  July  12,  2013  from  11:00-­‐1:00  3. Workplace  Workshop-­‐  July  26,  2013  from  11:00-­‐1:00  4. Hands  only  CPR-­‐TBD  5. Child  Abuse-­‐TBD  6. Camp  101-­‐TBD  

 

 Intern  Positions  To  help  us  achieve  our  audacious  goals,  we’re  seeking  bright,  enthusiastic  individuals  who  have  a  strong  interest  in  issues  surrounding  the  quality  of  children’s  lives  and  want  to  develop  real-­‐world  experience  in  a  dynamic  nonprofit  organization.  Internships  are  currently  available  in  the  following  areas:  

1. The  YMCA  Literacy  Camp  Counselor  (6  positions  available.    Must  be  available  between  9:00am-­‐12:00pm)  

Intern  provides  leadership  through  planning,  organizing  and  supervising  youth  in  a  variety  of  literacy  activities.  Responsibilities  include:  

Clocking  in  and  out  with  a  timecard   Reporting  to  the  Unit  Leaders  and  Achievement  Gap  Coordinator   Keeping  an  accurate  head  count  of  each  camper   Assisting  Unit  Leaders  with  all  camp  projects   Acting  as  a  Liaison  to  the  Literacy  Program     Assisting  with  testing;  to  ensure  accurate  measures  of  the  Achievement  Gap     Implementing  the  core  values  of  the  Y:  Caring,  Honesty,  Respect,  and  Responsibility    

 2. The  Y  at  Guadalupe-­‐Literacy  Camp  Counselor  (4  positions  available.    Must  be  available  

between  9:00am-­‐12:00pm)  

Intern  provides  leadership  through  planning,  organizing  and  supervising  youth  in  a  variety  of  literacy  activities.  Responsibilities  include  but  are  not  limited  to:  

Clocking  in  and  out  with  a  timecard   Reporting  to  the  Unit  Leaders  and  Achievement  Gap  Coordinator   Keeping  an  accurate  head  count  of  each  camper   Assisting  Unit  Leaders  with  all  camp  projects   Acting  as  a  Liaison  to  the  Literacy  Program     Assisting  with  testing;  to  ensure  accurate  measures  of  the  Achievement  Gap     Implementing  the  core  values  of  the  Y:  Caring,  Honesty,  Respect,  and  Responsibility    

 3. The  Y  Day  Camp  Registrar  (2  position  available.  Must  be  available  Mondays  9:00-­‐11:00am)  

Intern  handles  registration  for  all  day  camp  programs  to  ensure  that  each  child  is  registered  properly,  through  computer  data  input,  verbal  communication,  and  handling  of  money  transactions.  Responsibilities  include  but  are  not  limited  to:  

 

  Clocking  in  and  out  with  a  timecard   Reporting  to  the  Camp  Director  and  Camp  Coordinators   Able  work  on  computer/keyboard     Possesses  good  organizational,  communication,  and  customer  service  skills.     Implementing  the  core  values  of  the  Y:  Caring,  Honesty,  Respect,  and  Responsibility    

 4. The  YMCA  Food  Preparation  Worker  (4  positions  available.  Times  indicated  below.)    

Intern  handles  snack  planning  for  the  entire  camp.    Interns  must  be  available  in  the  morning,  8:00-­‐10:00am,  and/or  in  the  afternoon,  2:30-­‐5:00pm.  Responsibilities  include  but  are  not  limited  to:  

Clocking  in  and  out  with  a  timecard   Reporting  to  the  Unit  Leaders  and  Camp  Coordinators   Snack  planning  for  morning  and/or  afternoon  snack   Serving  snacks  to  campers   Washing  dishes   Cleaning  the  kitchen  and  Big  Room  area   Implementing  the  core  values  of  the  Y:  Caring,  Honesty,  Respect,  and  Responsibility    

Requirements  for  all  positions:    

TB  clearance  (will  receive  in  the  interview)   Two    reference  letters     High  school  student  with  2.5  GPA  or  higher.   Certified  in  CRP,  First  Aid,  and  child  abuse  prevention  (The  Y  provides,  no  cost  to  you)     Be  open  and  receptive  to  feedback  and  learning  opportunities   Participate  in  trainings   Willingness  to  engage  in  productive  and  challenging  work   Conduct  themselves  in  a  professional  manner  at  all  times;  including  working  in  a  cooperative  

manner  within  a  team  oriented  environment   Has  to  love  kids,  and  not  afraid  of  getting  dirty!  

     *Santa  Maria  Valley  YMCA  Summer  Camp  Internship  Program  reserves  the  right  to  chance  the  volunteer  position  offerings  based  on  business  needs.  This  information  is  subject  to  change  without  notice.  

 

   

Getting  to  know  you:  Short  answers  and  essay  question      

1.  List  3  reasons  why  you  like  working  with  kids:    

 

 

 

2.  What  do  you  know  about  the  YMCA?  

 

3.  What  about  a  summer  camp  program  sounds  fun  to  you?      

 

4.  Describe  one  of  your  personal  strengths  

   

5.  Describe  one  of  your  personal  weaknesses  

   

6.  What  experience  do  you  already  have  working  with  kids?  (Examples:  ROP  courses,  siblings,  jobs,    

   

8.  Tell  us  about  your  hobbies  or  special  skills  

 

 

 

 Intern  Applicant  Test  

Name:  ______________________________              

 

Define:  

Noun:_______________________________________________________  

Adjective:___________________________________________________  

Verb:________________________________________________________  

Please  list  the  vowels  of  the  alphabet:______________________________________  

How  many  syllables  are  in  each  word?      

Welcome:____        

Cumbersome:_____  

Furiously:____    

Basic  Math:  

118-­‐12=_____         68+22_____              

12x11=_____         9/108=_____  

Basic  algebra:    solve  for  X:  

X-­‐4=10          2X-­‐4=10  

Writing  sample:  

Compose  a  behavior  report  for  a  camper  who  hit  another  child  in  the  face.  Make  up  details  as  you  need  for  the  letter.