BGKCK CIT Application 2015 - Boys and Girls Clubs of King County

Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) Application
Goal: Youth volunteers will be provided with the opportunity to participate in a career/volunteer development
program consisting of leadership and service activities. They will also be given essential guidance and a
support system that is designed to help youth examine the values inherent in human service, either as a
career or a volunteer pursuit.
Job Responsibilities:
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Provide a quality summer camp program that continually reinforces the mission of BGCKC.
Comply with the rules and regulations of the Boys & Girls Club of King County.
Help coordinate daily & weekly activities for youths.
Gain an overall knowledge of summer camp operations.
Attend orientation and trainings.
Arrive to work at scheduled time and communicate with supervisor when tardy or absent.
Proper dressing attire at all times (follow BGC dress code, wear camp T-shirt and name badge).
Treat each child with dignity and respect.
Provide general care and supervision of children and maintain safe and fun environment.
Enforce safety regulations.
Interact cooperatively with peers, staff and director.
Provide support to youth, staff and families at all times.
Daily time entry in C.I.T. log.
Display a positive “can do” attitude and genuine enthusiasm.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned or as needed.
All Applications are due back to Don Lathrop by May 1, 2015:
 Drop off to: Don Lathrop at the club
 Email to: dlathrop@positiveplace.org
 Fax: 206-783-9096
Summer Camps Dates:
 June 22nd – August 21st, 2015
C.I.T.
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Orientation and Training (Mandatory):
Interviews – These will be set up after applications have been turned in.
Training – CIT’s will need to attend an All County Training on Saturday, June 6.
Club Orientation – Friday, June 19 at the Ballard Club.
Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) Application
Please Print or Type
Personal Information:
Name:
Home Phone:
Address:
Cell Phone:
School:
Grade (Fall 2015):
Email:
Emergency Contacts:
Name:
Phone:
Relationship:
Email:
Did you or do you currently attend the Boys & Girls Club? _______________________________________________
Where did you hear about our volunteer opportunities?
What interested you in the C.I.T. position?
Skills and Experiences:
What is your educational background?
What sort of hobbies, interests and activities do you enjoy?
Have you ever worked with kids before? Explain:
What strengths do you have that will benefit the youth in the summer camp programs? __________________________
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Do you have any past or present volunteer experience? If yes, please describe and where:
References:
Name:
Phone:
Relationship:
Email:
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Phone:
Relationship:
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The minimum commitment is four weeks. CIT shifts are M-F 9:00-3:30pm. There will also be “pm only”
CIT’s that will assist in activities at the club from 3:30-6:30.
Summer Availability:
Week Preferences: (X weeks you are available to work)
Week 1: June 22-26 ___ pm only ___
Week 2: June 29-July 2 ___
pm only ____
Week 3: July 6-10
Week 4: July 13-17
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pm only ____
Week 5: July 20-24 ___ pm only ___
Week 6: Jul 27-31
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pm only ____
Week 7: Aug 3-7
Week 8: Aug 10-14
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pm only ____
Week 10: Aug 24-28 ___
pm only ____
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pm only ___
Week 9: Aug 17-21 ___ pm only ___
Camp Location Preferences: We will be helping some of our other locations in the Ballard area this summer. If you
are interested in this new opportunity working at a smaller site please indicate it here:
Ballard: _____
North Beach: _____
Coho: _____
Sports Experience: If you are interested in helping with sports camps at Ballard please check the following box:
Athletics: _____
Biography: Please tell us more about yourself. You can use this page or attach one of your own. This will help us to
learn more about you when we are working on assigning a volunteer opportunity for you. A few suggestions you
may want to consider when writing your biography are place of birth, about family, special interests or talents,
hobbies, travel experiences, future goals, etc.
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_____________________________________Please return completed application no later than Fri, May 1, 2015.