CYO Summer Camp

During Session 4 participants in the CIT Lifeguard Camp will have the opportunity to earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification while at CYO Camp. In addition to hands-on leadership training, Lifeguard Camp CITs will receive up to 70 community service hours and lifeguard certification valid for 2 years. Individuals who successfully complete this program will also be strongly considered for future employment at CYO Summer Camp. This specialty CIT program is open to those who will be 17 yrs old by June 21, 2020 (making them eligible for employment for CYO Summer Camp 2021). The fee for this program is $100 and discounts or financial assistance are not available for this specific program. Only 12 applicants will be accepted. To apply for CIT Lifeguard Camp please complete this application.

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* 1. First Name:

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* 2. Last Name:

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* 3. Date of Birth:

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* 4. Applicant E-mail Address:

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* 5. Parent/Guardian Name:

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* 6. Parent/Guardian Phone Number:

Please list 2 references that we can contact regarding you and your previous work or volunteer experience. We suggest your references be a teacher/professor, current or past employer, volunteer leader, or coach. If this is your first time listing a reference and you would like to know more about how to ask someone to be your reference there is a great article here that will give you more information and advice.

We will email each person a reference survey shortly after receiving your completed application.

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* 7. Reference #1:

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* 8. Reference #2:

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* 9. What school do you currently attend?

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* 10. List any activities, clubs, groups, sports, etc. you participate in:

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* 11. Previous Camp Experience

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* 12. Previous Camp Experience

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* 13. Work / Volunteer Experience

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* 14. Work / Volunteer Experience

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* 15. How did you find out about CIT Lifeguard Camp?

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* 16. Why are you applying for the CIT Lifeguard Camp Program?

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* 17. What skills (beyond lifeguarding) do you hope to learn as a CIT?

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* 18. What qualities/skills/talents can you share with CYO Summer Camp?

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* 19. Have you supervised and/or worked with children before (including family members)? If so please describe your experience.

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* 20. What does being a good leader mean to you?

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* 21. Why are you interested in becoming a certified lifeguard?

The following are the physical prerequisites for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Program. How confident do you feel that you can successfully complete these prerequisites?

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* 22. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

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* 23. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.

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* 24. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

■ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.

■ Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

■ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. You should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

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Thank you for applying to the CIT Lifeguard Camp Program. We will contact you soon with more information.

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