Marine Teens Needed!

If you are a responsible, enthusiastic, passionate about marine life and enjoy working with children, then you should apply to be a Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Marine Teen.

What is a Marine Teen?

A Marine Teen is someone between the ages of 15 and 18 years. Marine Teens volunteer with Aquarium Day Camps (2 weeks in the summer, plus additional days at March Break), assist at “special event” days both at the Aquarium and at community events, and help plan future Aquarium events and programs for youth. The time spent at the Aquarium will count towards your Community Service hours.

What do Marine Teens do?

Marine teens act as assistants to Day Camp staff and Aquarium Educators. This may involve: preparing materials for activities; facilitating children’s activities, helping to clean up after activities, assisting with

escorting children through the Aquarium and to outdoor areas; providing supervision during breaks. Additionally, Marine Teens will attend approximately 4 meetings per year, and can assist with special events and community events as needed (e.g. Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup).

How do I apply to be a Marine Teen?

Fill out the following form and return it by email, mail or in person no later than Wednesday June 1st, 2016 at 6pm. Forms received after this date will not be accepted. A mandatory orientation and information session

on Wednesday June 15th from 5-8pm is also required. Only those who attend the orientation will be considered for a position.

Please Note:

Marine Teens must be at least 15 years of age as of July 1, 2016, not older than 18 years AND must be enrolled in an Ontario Secondary School in September 2016.Marine Teens will have minimal direct contact with animals, and are not permitted to dive in Aquarium tanks.

Application Checklist

_availability _application form _2 references _attending orientation

Marine Teen Application Form:

Name: __________________________________________________________________________First Last

Address: _________________________________________________________________________# Street Apt City Postal Code

Telephone: _________________________ Email: ________________________________________Are you between the ages of 15 and 19 and enrolled in an Ontario Secondary School in Sept 2015? Y/N

Name of Secondary School________________________________________

Written Component:1. Please describe any qualifications, skill, interests, experience or training you may have that would

contribute to your success as a Marine Teen at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. (100 word maximum)

2. Describe what you hope to gain from becoming a Marine Teen. (100 word maximum)

3. Briefly outline any previous camp experience or experience working with children you have.

4. Optional: make a video, write a poem or create a piece of digital artwork explaining how you would benefit Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada.

Summer Availability: Sessions and Dates (please choose at least 2). All days are 8:45am to 4:15pm

Program A: July 4th-8th 2016, Ages 5-10Program B: July 11th-15th 2016, Ages 5-10Program A: July 18th-22nd 2016, Ages 8-13Program B: July 25th-29th 2016, Ages 5-10Program A: August *1st-5th 2016, Ages 5-1 *camp will take place on August 1Program B: August 8th-12th 2016, Ages 8-13Program A: August 15th-19th 2016, Ages 5-10

Program B: August 22nd-26th 2016, Ages 5-10Program A: August 29th-Sept 2nd, Ages 5-10

Signature______________________________ Date_________________________

Marine Teen Reference FormPlease have two people submit references on your behalf. Parents, friends and other family members are not suitable references. Please have teachers, coaches or previous employers fill out the below form, and return it

via email. The email should be sent to camps@ripleysaquariumofcanada.com, and the subject line should include the applicant’s name (e.g. Reference for Joe Smith-Marine Teen).

The following section should be filled out by the applicant

Applicant Name Email Phone Number

The following section should be filled out by the referee

Reference Name Email Phone Number

In what capacity have you known the applicant? How long have you known the applicant for?

Please evaluate the applicant on the following areas.

1. Attitude and Enthusiasm 5-outstanding 4 above average 3-good 2-needs improvement 1-unsatisfactory

Comment:

2. Quality of Work 5-outstanding 4 above average 3-good 2-needs improvement 1-unsatisfactory

Comment:

3. Ability to Work with Others 5-outstanding 4 above average 3-good 2-needs improvement 1-unsatisfactory

Comment:

4. Ability to Follow Direction 5-outstanding 4 above average 3-good 2-needs improvement 1-unsatisfactory

Comment:

5. Dependability 5-outstanding 4 above average 3-good 2-needs improvement 1-unsatisfactory

Comment:

This position involves working with children in a leadership capacity. Are you aware of any reasons why the applicant should not work with children? Yes/No

Signature: ______________________________ Date________________________