Counselor In Training Job Description Qualifications: Must be a young person between 14 and 17 years of age interested in helping other young people to learn and grow in Spirit, Mind, and Body. Must be willing to attend training meetings and to be available for camp and/or Afterschool programs.
How to apply: Potential CITs must get the YMCA volunteer application, fill it out and return it to the Sr. Program Director. This application will explain that we will be checking the background of each volunteer and will require them to adhere to YMCA policies and philosophies.
Reports to: ASDP Site Supervisor, Group Counselors, Camp CIT Supervisor, Camp Director, YMCA Program Director.
Duties: The CIT will assist counselors with programs and activities and will be responsible for helping the children to learn skills. CITs will help counselors to keep track of equipment and supplies. They will assist children to get from one area to another safely and will leave all discipline matters to counselors.
Specific Duties:
Aid counselors by helping to get equipment and supplies ready for activities.
Help to secure supplies and equipment after activities.
Aid children in their learning by providing a good example.
Help to teach skills in activity areas.
Help counselors and children by helping to keep track of their stuff.
Help children to get to activity areas, the bathroom, gym, pool, cabins, and the lodge safely.
Contribute ideas to make the program better.
Report any unsafe actions by children or other CITs to supervisor.
Provide children with role models and help them grow in character.
* CITs are generally youth who are participating in the ASDP. CITs are assistants to counselors. They may set up games, help with snacks, play games with the children, etc. CITs are not allowed to discipline a child or left solely in charge of a group. To be designated as a CIT, a child needs to show maturity for his/her age, be cooperative, be willing to assist when called on, be a role model to all children, and be polite and well mannered. Supervisors should discuss potential CIT children with the Senior Program Director before offering this opportunity to youth.
