Growing Leaders Internship: Wellness, Youth & Community

Department Areas The following are potential department areas an intern can explore with the Greater Wichita YMCA. Detailed objectives and experiential scope will be adjusted to meet the needs of the intern as well as the requirements identified through the academic institution’s specifications: Aquatics : Provides indoor and outdoor aquatics facilities management and instruction experience (outdoor in summer season only). Child Care : Provides practical hands‑on experience in the delivery and management of licensed child care services. Community Development : Provides an opportunity to develop experience in community organizing, public policy and community outreach. General Business Management : Provides a broad understanding of general business policy and strategy with subject‑specific knowledge in areas such as marketing, finance, information technology, and human resources. Wellness & Fitness : Provides a comprehensive fitness management experience encompassing all aspects of directing group exercise and fitness programming for the YMCA. Sports Management : Provides an opportunity to develop experience in recreational and advanced programming for youth and adult sports. Youth & Family : Provides an opportunity to gain experience in and youth and family programming. Dance/Gymnastics Programming : Provides exposure to designing, promoting and teaching youth programs with ages ranging from toddler to teen. Internship Timelines Internships will be offered in alignment with academic institution’s pre‑determined schedule whenever possible; however, the following general guideline will be used when considering the timeline and length of internships within the association. If an internship is requested outside of the regular academic semester, Human Resources will determine if the internship can be accommodated and will communicate with the person requesting information. Requirements Students who agree to participate in the Growing Leaders Internship program are responsible for learning about the mission, vision, and values of the association, applicable policies and procedures, and for completing conditions of employment requirements. While actively associated with the Growing Leaders Internship program, interns will also be responsible for: Completing the Growing Leaders Intern program requirements, to include: Signing the Internship Agreement Developing Learning Objectives for the internship experience Submitting a Weekly Activity Report Submitting a Final Evaluation regarding overall internship upon completion of program P articipating in an in‑person, exit interview at the end of the internship. Fulfilling the Growing Leaders Internship program, with no significant changes and within the established schedule or timeline. #J-18808-Ljbffr DeKalb Health