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Counselor-In-Training Program

What is the Counselor in Training Program?
The Preston Parks & Recreation Department is seeking responsible, outgoing, students entering 9th grade through 11th grade interested in working with children in a fun, fast-paced, outdoor setting during this upcoming summer. Counselors in Training (CIT) will assist the camp counselors and camp supervisors with planning and leading activities, supervising campers on-site and maybe even get the chance to lead their own weekly activity with their assigned group! CITs will have weekly meetings with the Recreation Coordinator and CIT Supervisor to help set goals and build leadership skills, as well as reflect on their weaknesses and learn new techniques and skills to improve.

Benefits of Becoming a CIT
Being a CIT is extremely rewarding and is a great resume builder for college. It provides the chance to build experience and fundamental leadership skills that employers and schools look for. Also, top performing CITs will be given preferential consideration during the Preston Parks & Recreation hiring process when they are eligible to apply for a paid position and openings exist.

Application Process
Interested individuals are required to complete the application form listed below and attach a reference letter from a non-family member (teacher, coach, etc). Applications will be accepted starting Monday, April 7th. Application materials must be dropped off  to the Parks and Recreation Office or emailed to bbrackett@preston-ct.org by no later than Friday, June 6th to be considered. Candidates will be contacted for interviews on a rolling basis. There are a limited number of C.I.T.'s that will be admitted into the program, so do not wait to apply!

Admission
After completing an interview, successful candidates will receive an acceptance email into the C.I.T. program that includes a general form and availability form that will need to be completed. Once completed, the Recreation Coordinator will reach out for payment (payment amount is dependent on the number of weeks the C.I.T. plans to attend - all participants are required to attend a minimum of 2 weeks).

Pricing
Individual Weeks: $50 Resident / $60 Non-Resident per Week
Full Summer: $300 Resident / $360 Non-Resident

 

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