2012
Do you want hands-on experience that is applicable to your career in health, education, politics or leadership training? Do you enjoy working with high school-age people? Apply now!
Applications are due March 30th – apply now!
“KTI improves the health of KY youth through youth-designed initiatives, leadership training, and supportive adult partnerships.”
KTI InformationThe Kentucky Teen Institute is a four-day camp providing a dynamic educational experience by bringing together teens from all over the state of KY. During this time, youth share the health challenges they and their peers face, generate ideas and solutions with support from adult support staff, and create Team Action Plans to implement in their schools and communities. KTI uses a variety of leadership and youth development training styles including workshops, seminars, and activities. The National Teen Institute model also encourages having fun through creative expression while building new relationships.
Training Dates and 2012 Summer Camp Session
June 9th – 12th; July 14th-18th
Locations: Austin Peay University, TN; University of Louisville, KY
Job Description: Health Leader (2 positions available)
Health Leaders know how to balance having fun and being responsible. They are expert communicators, creative, friendly and thoughtful. Health leaders are assigned to a group of 10 teens and adults during the Institute and are primarily responsible for facilitating group discussions and activities. Secondary responsibilities include event planning.
Responsibilities include:
· Leading group activities such as energizers, icebreakers and team building games.
· Facilitating thoughtful discussions such as debriefing sessions after plenary sessions and workshops, and helping guide groups through the Community Action Plan process.
· Serving as positive role models in all aspects of health and wellness, such as regarding drugs, alcohol, healthy relationships, environmental care, emotional health, self-care, etc.
· Attending bi-monthly meetings in April, May, June, July for training and event planning.
· Attending 4 days of training at the Tennessee Teen Institute between June 9th – 12.
· Attending all activities for the Kentucky Teen Institute between July 14th and 18th.
· Completing other tasks as assigned.
· Pay: $50 stipend for 4 months - April, May, June, July; free travel to TN and training.
Job Description: Program Leader (1 position available)
Program Leaders know how to coordinate an event and lead a group. Program leaders are organized, creative problem solvers who also have group facilitation skills. Program leaders have two responsibilities: 1. event planning and coordination for KTI; and 2. the same group facilitation responsibilities as a Health Leader.
Responsibilities include:
· Up to ten hours a week planning and coordinating the event details for the Kentucky Teen Institute summer summit.
· Managing the Health Leaders and Teen Steering Committee (local teens who will also help with event planning).
· Leading group activities such as energizers, icebreakers and team building games.
· Facilitating thoughtful discussions such as debriefing sessions after plenary sessions and workshops, and helping guide groups through the Community Action Plan process.
· Serving as positive role models in all aspects of health and wellness, such as regarding drugs, alcohol, healthy relationships, environmental care, emotional health, self-care, etc.
· Attending bi-monthly meetings in April, May, June, July for training and event planning.
· Attending 4 days of training at the Tennessee Teen Institute between June 9th – 12.
· Attending all activities for the Kentucky Teen Institute between July 14th and 18th.
· Completing other tasks as assigned.
· Pay: $100 stipend per months of April, May, June, July.
Why should I apply?· Great job experience for those interested in pursuing health-related professions such as health teachers, nurses, doctors, wellness coaches, health promoters, public health practitioners, and more!
· Free leadership training and hands-on experience important for giving you an edge when you apply for grad school or jobs.
· Opportunity to learn more about health, health leadership and health topics affecting youth.
· Opportunity to help improve the health of Kentuckians – and your own health.
Who should apply?· UofL students who demonstrate a passion for Health Promotion through previous educational, career or volunteer experiences.
· UofL students who demonstrate leadership skills through previous leadership trainings, career or volunteer opportunities.
· UfoL students who enjoy working with high school age people.
What happens at KTI?· Thought-provoking, interactive dialogue among participants (professionals, college-age staff and teens) that educate and motivate
· Engaging team-building activities among all participants
· Dynamic action planning among team members
· Building relationships with people from all over the state
· Creative, fun, and often hilarious recreational activities
Application InstructionsApplication materials are due March 30th, 2012.
· Fill out the application form completely.
· Type responses to the essays and turn them in with the application.
Send application to:
KTI Director: Stacie Steinbock
Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Sciences
CHPPS Research
Student Services Annex
2205 S Brook St
Louisville KY 40208
Or email applications to Stacie Steinbock: ; Subject line: Staff Application
2012 Kentucky Teen Institute Staff ApplicationApplication materials are due March 30th, 2012.
Application InstructionsPlease mark in ink, and make sure all blanks are clearly marked. You may mail, or scan and email application to: KTI Director: Stacie Steinbock, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Sciences Research, Student Services Annex, 2205 S Brook St, Louisville KY 40208. ; Subject line: Staff Application
Application InformationFirst Name Last Name
Home address / DOB / Age
City / Zip / County
Home Phone Cell phone
College year in 2012-2013 (next school year): ___Sophomore, ___Junior, ___Senior, ______Other
Current GPA: ______
Please type and turn in responses to these questions (please write 5-10 sentences to each question, 3-8):
1. Which position interests you most, the Health Leader position (2) or Health Event Coordinator position (1)?
2. What coursework have you completed thus far related to health topics, such as health promotion, public health, nursing, wellness coaching, etc?
3. Why do you want this job? What aspects particularly appeal to you?
4. How does this job connect to your career goals?
5. Describe a time when you helped facilitate a diverse group. What was challenging? What did you enjoy?
6. Project leader applicants only: Describe examples of event planning and coordination you have led.
7. What is your pet peeve?
8. What is the best prank with which you have ever been involved?
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