Summer Work Experience

- S U M M E R W O R K E X P E R I E N C E F O R T E E N S -

Gain Skills & Have Fun This Summer

$105 Program & Materials Fee* • Ages 13-17 *Includes processing fees, training & materials, work shirt

Teens ages 13-17, here’s your chance to meet new friends, gain experience for your resume and have fun this summer! You will work with recreation professionals in our parks and facilities, on the lake or at our pools. Help care for animals or teach children to swim! Many work experience volunteers go on to become members of our staff, and all participants contribute to the community. Check out the list of positions to find one that’s right for you.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and the program brochure with job descriptions are available beginning March 1 and due by April 1. Applicants must be at least age 13 years by June 13.

Applications at:

srcity.org/workexperience Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave.

1. Pick up or download an application and brochure to read the job descriptions, hours, and commitments. 2. Fill out and return the application with your non-refundable fee. 3. Set up and participate in your group interview; instructions will be emailed to you. 4. Attend mandatory orientation night on May 11 (no parents please) and all orientation and training June 6 - 10 for your assigned program.

No exceptions.

Important Dates

March 1: Applications & program flyer available March 30: Information night, 7-8pm (optional) Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane April 1: Application deadline April 3: 9am-1pm; Call for interview time* April 4-6: 4-8pm; Call for interview time* April 16, 18, 19, 20: Interview dates (mandatory) May 11: Orientation Night, 7:15-8:30pm (mandatory) Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave June 6: Aquatic Training (Finley Aquatic Center) 1-2pm June 6-10: Training (mandatory) June 13: Participants must be 13 years old by this date (no exceptions)

*After you submit your application, you will receive an email with instructions on your next steps, including the phone number to call to set up your interview.

- S U M M E R W O R K E X P E R I E N C E F O R T E E N S -

Volunteer Positions

The following is an overview of non-paid, volunteer work experience positions. Full position descriptions are available at

srcity.org/workexperience.

Animal Barn Aide Howarth Park

Assist with animal and facility care, show and inform the public about the animals, provide customer service. Minimum two-week commitment, 9:30am-5:15pm, Saturdays and Sundays mandatory.

Amusement Ride Aide Howarth Park

Assist with amusement rides and/or concession stand. Minimum two-week commitment, 10am-5:15pm, Mon/Wed/Sat or Tu/Thu/Sun.

Boathouse Aide Howarth Park

Assist with boats and helping customers, watch for problems on the lake and go boating with campers when needed. Minimum two-week commitment, 10am5:15pm, Mon/Wed/Sat or Tu/Th/Sun.

Counselor-in-Training Camp Wa-Tam, Doyle Camp, Camp Yu-Chi, Recreation Sensation

Assist with camp activities, including song leading, skits, boating, archery, field trips, swimming, crafts, and nature projects. Minimum commitment of two 40-hour weeks and 30-hour mandatory training June 6-10.

Swim Lesson Aides Ridgway or Finley Swim Center

Assist with swim lessons for children, lead aquatic games and basic safety and skills instruction. Minimum commitment of one session (two consecutive weeks). Morning and/or evening shifts, Mon - Thu.

Concession Aides Ridgway or Finley Swim Center

Assist with food and beverage service, general clean-up, and other customer service duties. Minimum two-week commitment, afternoon shifts 2-5 days per week.

Junior Lifeguards* Ridgway or Finley Swim Center

Assist with recreation swim supervision, enforce rules and provide light maintenance. Minimum two-week commitment, afternoon shifts 2-7 days per week. *PREREQUISITE: Completion of Level 6 Lifeguard Preparedness or the Sonoma County Regional Parks Open Water Junior Lifeguard Camp with certification prior to June 20th is required to participate.

Recreation Sensation Leader-In-Training* Four School Locations (TBD)

Set a positive example, assist with camp activities including rec games, arts & crafts, academic activities, field trips and events. June 13 - July 28*, Mon-Fri 8:15am-3:45pm, four Santa Rosa school locations. *No camp July 4.

*Financial assistance is available for this program thanks to Measure O funding. Proof of eligibility is required at time of registration. Call Finley Community Center at 707-543-3737 for more information.