Kylie Drexel

Writing 340

Hansen

9 September 2014

Job/Internship Memo: Sports Camp of America

Description: 

A sports internship designed to bring student athletes from America to Japan in order to educate, bond and break cultural barriers between people of different backgrounds, race and beliefs. This description may sound extremely broad at first, but only because this internship ultimately has no boundaries. Essentially, the company pays all expenses and flies one out to Japan to run around with a ball and smile at Japanese children. They provide all transportation, shelter, food and living expenses. If you ask me, that sounds like a nice trade off and a free vacation! So this is what the internship entails:

Assignments: 

As a student counselor, you will be assigned the following:

• A group of 8-10 Japanese children categorized by age and English fluency
• A strict schedule containing meal times, daily activities, group discussion templates, and bed time check-ins
• A 4-page packet with forms to be completed by the end of each week that report progress made, future goals, improvements that can be incorporated the following week and a reflection
• A list of essential Japanese word translations to study and have on hand for minimal communication between counselor and camper in case of emergency

Though these responsibilities may sound tedious, they are the key to a successful and smoothly run camp. After the first week, the paperwork and translations become second nature and fly by. Plus, the process of learning a new language and connecting with children on more than just a verbal level will be life changing!

Example of Duties: 

1. Assemble your group and create a team name, chant, and skit to be performed on the last day of camp. 

2. Teach your group the five basic campfire songs from your information packet along with the corresponding dances. 

3. Create a funny and engaging introduction song  and dance to be performed on the first day of camp to welcome the campers and make them feel comfortable around you and get excited about camp. 

4. Attend every group session with all of the other campers and counselors.

5. Take roll call before every session and do NOT be late. 

6. Pick up your daily assignments every morning and actively participate, coach and mentor the campers. These assignments require you to lead: 

A sport activity such as soccer, basketball, frisbee, capture the flag, or volleyball

An arts and crafts station such as bracelet making, drawing, painting, or sculpting 

Board games such as Monopoly, Battlefield, Connect Four, Risk, or Life

Swimming and water polo in the recreation center

Group discussions in subjects like: healthy living, stress management, communication skills, relationship bonding, etc. 

Application, Interview and Selection Process: 

1. Any current student athlete may apply for the internship @ SportsCampofAmerica.com. 

2. Submit a resume, provide background information, latest health records and answer the proceeding questions. 

3. Among all of the applicants, 100 students will be granted an online interview

4. A skype interview will be scheduled

5. Depending on initial impression, further contact will occur, followed by a second skype interview. 

6. In the final decision process, a third in person interview will be conducted.

7. Notification of acceptance will follow within two weeks requiring confirmation of attendance and additional steps for preparation. 

Mock Interview Questions: 

Why are you interested in this internship?

What do you know about this company and our mission?

How can you impact these adolescents’ lives?

What can you provide to the team? (attributes, skills, qualities)

What are your strengths and weaknesses? 

What is your biggest failure and what did you learn from it? 

Are you good with children and what experience do you have with them? 

How do you plan on communicating with the children knowing there is a language gap? 

What types of non verbal communication will you use? 

What are your goals for this internship and what do you plan on getting out of this 

experience? 

This internship is ideal for anyone looking to gain experience with different cultures overseas. It will provide you with the skill set needed in order to be successful in developing relationships with new people of all ages and overcoming difficult obstacles. Recommended for students with patience, ambition, resilience, and a passion for children and helping others.