Student Coaches at the Writing & Technology Workshops
Are you interested in becoming a STUDENT COACH at our summer programs?
Most of our 2014 coaching positions are filled, but three of our experienced coaches recently received offers for summer jobs.... As a result, we are looking for a few high school students with reliable work habits to fill vacant leadership roles at the GVWP Writing & Technology Workshops in Ripon. Please read the details below, and let us know if this sounds like something you would enjoy doing.
RIPON PROGRAM DATES: Weekdays, June 6 - 20, from 8:15 am to 12:30 pm at Ripon High School.
Most of our 2014 coaching positions are filled, but three of our experienced coaches recently received offers for summer jobs.... As a result, we are looking for a few high school students with reliable work habits to fill vacant leadership roles at the GVWP Writing & Technology Workshops in Ripon. Please read the details below, and let us know if this sounds like something you would enjoy doing.
RIPON PROGRAM DATES: Weekdays, June 6 - 20, from 8:15 am to 12:30 pm at Ripon High School.
New recruits begin with "Full-Time Coach Trainee" status. During that period, the trainees "shadow" an experienced coach or teacher to learn the ropes. Trainees who learn quickly and show us that they are able to take over one of our coaching "jobs" may be promoted to full "Senior Coach" status during the workshop. On the other hand, if a trainee needs more time to master a demanding role, he/she may continue as a trainee and apply to fill a Senior Coach position at next year's workshops.
Senior Coaches serve as administrative assistants, website managers, anthology editors, publication managers, technology coaches in computer labs, and/or writing mentors for younger students. These volunteer coaching positions provide excellent references for job applications and college scholarships; every year, I get multiple calls from employers asking about past coaches.
For more information about the roles served by student coaches, visit our 2013 "Meet Us" pages:
For more information about the roles served by student coaches, visit our 2013 "Meet Us" pages:
- http://gvwp.weebly.com/ripon-coaches.html
- http://gvwp.weebly.com/lathrop-coaches.html
Honorarium: Although all coaches are volunteers, Senior Coaches are asked to complete official "employment-type" paperwork at each workshop. If the paperwork is submitted, each Senior Coach receives a $50 "honorarium" check from CSU Stanislaus in September or October — a modest token to offset travel costs and to indicate our appreciation for their valuable contributions to the program.
In addition, Senior Coaches receive guidance and support as they draft letters of recommendation to use in college and career applications.
In addition, Senior Coaches receive guidance and support as they draft letters of recommendation to use in college and career applications.
DATES & TIMES FOR 2014 WRITING & TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS AT RIPON:
Want to apply? Contact Melissa King — [email protected]
- June 6 - June 20
- Coaches work from 8:15am to 12:30pm daily
- Ripon Elementary & Ripon High School
Want to apply? Contact Melissa King — [email protected]