{"id":90,"date":"2014-03-11T20:28:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-11T20:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/2014\/03\/11\/the-cit-program-teaches-work-skills-to-teens\/"},"modified":"2016-01-12T10:34:39","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T18:34:39","slug":"the-cit-program-teaches-work-skills-to-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/2014\/03\/the-cit-program-teaches-work-skills-to-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"The CIT Program teaches work skills to teens"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nWhat does CIT stand for you ask? Camp Is Terrific? Cowboys in Texas? Although those are true, in this case it actually stands for Counselor-In-Training! The Counselor-In-Training program is a fun and exciting opportunity for campers ages 14-17 to learn real job skills, and what it takes to be part of a motivated workforce.
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\nThere aren’t a whole lot of places for teens to gain valuable work experience prior to reaching working age, especially with teen employment being so impacted by the economy. \u00a0CIT\u2019s at The Watersports Camp will have the opportunity to learn skills like responsibility, teamwork, and the satisfaction of a days work while assisting counselors in camp operations. \u00a0Specific duties include observing on wakeboard boats, giving sailing rides, assisting younger campers, and helping counselors to manage their groups. The hard work of CIT\u2019s is a crucial part of the operations of camp, and the experience is great to add on any job application. \u00a0Additionally, many CIT’s use their time at The Watersports Camp to satisfy their school volunteer requirements.<\/p>\n

That sounds awesome! How do I become a CIT? <\/i>
\nThere are a few necessary qualifications to become a CIT. First and foremost, CIT candidates must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n

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  1. You must have attended The Watersports Camp in the past.<\/li>\n
  2. You must be 14 or older by your weeks of service.<\/li>\n
  3. You must attend a CIT Orientation either in person or online (dates below)<\/li>\n
  4. You must attend a 1-day training in spring.<\/li>\n
  5. You must know or learn how to sail. \u00a0Sailing training is included in the CIT training fee, however, if you need to learn to sail you must be able to work the sailing trainings into your schedule. \u00a0Dates can be selected during registration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you meet these criteria,\u00a0or you know someone that does and are interested in becoming a part of the CIT program, there are 2 opportunities to attend an orientation. \u00a0The oreintations wil be held:<\/p>\n