Outdoor Educator CIT Program for Ages 13-16!

This is a volunteer opportunity for teens ages 13-16! Being a Whitefish Trail Counselor In Training with Whitefish Legacy Partners provides opportunities for the development of leadership skills and responsibility while on the trail. This is a chance for your teen to grow in their ability to lead groups, practice job skills, and learn about outdoor education while under the supervision of the Camp Leader. This is a unique position because it is very interactive and takes place entirely outside on the Whitefish Trail!

Position Details:

o   CIT's will be helping with Forest Explorers Camp with kids ages 8-11 or Tiny Talons camp, ages 5-7.

o   SIX WEEKS available:

• Forest Explorers Week 1- June 15-18/ 4 day commitment/ 8am-2pm

• Forest Explorers Week 2- July 20-23/ 4 day commitment/ 8am-2pm

• Forest Explorers Week 3- August 10-13/ 4 day commitment/ 8am-2pm

• Tiny Talons Week 1- June 22-23/ 2 day commitment/ 8am-2pm

• Tiny Talons Week 2- July 20-22/ 3 day commitment/ 8am-2pm

• Tiny Talons Week 3- August 10-11/ 2 day commitment/ 8am-2pm

o   Each CIT will state the dates of their preferred week of camp and their second choice. If you are accepted, you will be guaranteed one week of camp.

o   Each CIT will be provided opportunities to lead, depending on interest and ability, under the supervision of the Camp Leader (examples include: leading an activity or game, leading group check-ins, leading hikes, etc.) with the goal of growing in confidence and autonomy in a work environment.

Application Process:

1.        Applicants must send an email to wteducation@whitefishlegacy.org answering the following questions:

·      Full Name:

·      Age:

·      Contact: preferred email and phone number

·      Preferred camp week dates:

·      Second preference for camp week dates:

·      Why do you want this position?

·      What do you hope to learn?  

2.        Once WLP receives your email application, applicants will take part in a short phone interview (10-15 minutes).

3.        Not everyone who applies will be accepted. Positions are open until filled.

Accessibility:

If you have questions about accessibility, please reach out! The Whitefish Trail is accessible via an off-road mobility device, has accessible parking spots, and universal bathrooms. We'd love to work with you to make this experience possible.