USA
Intern/Trainee Program - at one of the largest conference centers and family resorts in the world. Training opportunities are in the following areas:
Recreation & Program Operations: (Education/Sports & Leisure degree or experience)
Information Technology: (Computer Science degree or experience)
Arts & Culture: (Arts degree or experience)
Start Date: Spring of 2010 (March or April to be confirmed.)
Requirements: All applicants must have Excellent English speaking and writing ability in the field applying for.
Stipend: $180/week plus 3 meals and free housing
Deadline for Applications: November 25, 2009 (Apply ASAP – first come first served).
Training Program - HAWAII
The International Training Program is 13 months long. Start dates are in January and May of each year. We require that applicants have some previous experience working with children and a strong desire to provide positive life changing experience to others. We also prefer candidates with strong swimming skills, those who are not afraid of heights and are able to drive.
The training program is divided into Four Modules:
School Programs Module
Module consists of training for both the Environmental Education and Leadership programs.
Environmental Education Program
Offered to 1st - 6th grade (6 yrs- 12yrs). Fun hands on Science based elementary curriculum (classes) along with traditional camp activities (team building games, crafts, swimming, archery, campfire, & hiking). Program runs from September-June.
Leadership Program
Offered to 6th -12th grade (11yrs - 18yrs) Includes low and high ropes course along with challenging hikes, kayaking, climbing wall/rock climbing, and some of the traditional camp activities (camp fire & team building games) Program runs from August-June.
Residential Camp
Mostly takes place during the summer. A traditional camp experience of living in a cabin with children and providing traditional camp programs, arts & crafts, dance & drama, sports, swimming, nature, beach writing, archery, theme days, camp dance, and of course camp fire! Runs June-August and during intersession breaks.
All applications must include the corresponding proof of education or experience and indicate the intern/trainee position applying for.
Who can be a trainee?
Trainee requirements
• Must have a degree or professional certificate at least one year of prior related work experience in his/her occupational field OR must have at least five years of related-work experience gained outside the United States in his/her occupational field.
• Apply for programs related only to their studies and/or professional experience
• Demonstrate English proficiency
• Participate in a documented in-person interview
• Get government-mandated sickness and accident insurance through the YMCA
• Enter the U.S. on the J-1 visa (change of status within the U.S. is not permitted)
• Leave the U.S. at the end of the program
Trainee applications submitted for consideration must include a copy of the degree/certificate in the occupational field applying for and proof of at least one year of related work experience or proof of a minimum of five years of related work experience if applicant does not hold a degree or certificate in the occupational field of training program.
Who can be an Intern?
Intern requirements
• Currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the United States; OR
• Graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to his/her exchange visitor program begin date, and who enters the United States to participate in a structured and guided work-based Internship Program in his/her specific academic field.
• Be at least 18 years old by the start date of your program
• Apply for programs related only to their studies
• Demonstrate English proficiency
• Participate in a documented in-person interview
• Apply for the J-1 visa in their home country
• Enter the U.S. on the J-1 visa (change of status within the U.S. is not permitted)
• Leave the U.S. at the end of the program
• Maximum stay twelve months
Intern applications submitted for consideration must include proof of enrollment in a degree program in the field of the internship if currently a student or a copy of the degree/certificate in the occupational field. |
