Counselors-in-Training

The goal of the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program is to provide young teenagers with the opportunity to be mentored by bright and charismatic college-aged counselors and staff and to learn the leadership skills that are necessary for them to act as role models for children younger than themselves.

CITs will be assigned to a specific group for the duration of the session, and through hands-on experience, will have the opportunity to interact with counselors and instructors in the operation of the Summer Youth Activity Program. CITs will have an extensive amount of direct interaction with campers and as such should be friendly and approachable.

• Jump down to a description of the CIT and their responsibilities.
• Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
• View the CIT Program Description PDF.

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Elizabeth Slator
eslator[at]rice.edu | 713.348.4078

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 5, 2012

Please note: In order to complete the application fully, you must fill out a personal reference form and a teacher reference form. These are below. Please download and fill them out and return them with the along with the application:

• Application Form
• Personal Reference Form
• Teacher Reference Form

All applications should be submitted to:

Dr. Elizabeth Slator
Recreation Center-MS 523
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston, TX 77005

You may also apply by fax: 713-348-5329

For applicants who wish to drop off their application, Dr. Slator’s office is located on the 2nd floor of the Recreation Center Administration Building.

CITs will:

• Shadow counselors and instructors.
• Interact directly with the younger children on a daily basis.
• Act as a role model and older friend for the participants.
• Help run activities and keep the participants engaged.
• Lead selected activities.
• Help provide general supervision of participants and learn about safety procedures.
• Assist in the organization of lunch break and lunchtime activities.
• Learn by assisting counselors and instructors in the organization and preparation of all activities. These responsibilities include:
  1. Greeting participants daily and assisting with check-in procedures.
  2. Assisting participants in locating activities and traveling between program activities.
  3. Escorting participants to various locations as necessary.
  4. Helping to maintain equipment and storage areas.
  5. Retrieving and returning lost and found items as necessary.
• Performing various miscellaneous tasks as requested by counselors, instructors, and supervisors.

CITs are expected to:

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of program hours in order to help in check-in procedures.
• Dress in appropriate attire, including wearing the official program shirt.
• Act in a manner appropriate of a role model for children in the program.
• Adhere to specified program rules.
• Treat the participants in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Remember that information concerning participants is CONFIDENTIAL.
• Complete assignments and follow procedures (as outlined in the CIT handbook).
• Discuss any problems, concerns, suggestions etc. with the Program Director.

Still have questions? Consult our frequently asked questions page.