2013 SUMMER CAMP INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Intern Program
The Santa Maria Valley Ys 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 Ys internship is a temporary job position
that provides a person with invaluable work experience and on-the-job training in the following:
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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, were seeking bright, enthusiastic individuals who have a strong
interest in issues surrounding the quality of childrens 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:
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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:
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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:

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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:
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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:

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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.