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The Americans are coming and they want YOU to go work for them!

Thursday 10th December 2009 | 11:04 AM

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Even with the tough economic times in the USA, American Summer Camps are still pursuing Aussies to come and work for them for 9 weeks over their Summer Holidays (June - September). For these camps to hire Aussies, they must use a designated US Government J1 visa Sponsor. Australia's largest Camp Counselor J1 visa provider, CCUSA assists over 1400 Aussies to go and work at camp each year. 

For many camps, the biggest hiring event on the Summer Camp Calendar is the CCUSA Australian Camp Job Fairs. CCUSA arranges for up to 40 American Camp Directors and HR Managers come to Australia to recruit and hire staff for their summer camps. With Aussies in high demand, it's the perfect opportunity for any interested applicants to interview and land a job in person. CCUSA

For any Aussie who is 18 and over (average age for Aussies to work at Summer Camp as Camp Counselors is 22) and wants to apply and interview for a job with a Summer Camp there are some criteria you need to meet. You need experience looking after, working with or caring for Children plus a skill you can teach or lead at camp. You don't need to be an expert in one of the over 100 skills, but have a good general and practical knowledge. Below is some of the skills that Summer Camps are looking for are (more detailed list available at www.ccusa.com) 

  • Waterfront: Lifeguards, Sailing, Swim Instruction, Windsurfing, Waterskiing.
  • Land Sports: Archery, Fitness Instructors, Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis, Skateboarding.
  • Outdoor Skills/Adventure: Backpacking, Camping, Horse Riding, Mt Biking, Rock climbing, Ropes Course.
  • Performing Arts: Circus, Dance, Magic, Music, Theatre,  Video Production.
  • Arts & Crafts: Ceramics, Leather Work, Pottery, Screen Printing, Tie-Dying, Wood-work

The CCUSA Job Fairs are free to attend for everyone but to be eligible for an interview; you will need to have fully completed the CCUSA application form and process. This process will take a few weeks to complete so December is the perfect time to get started.The CCUSA Job Fairs are coming to the following capital cities on the dates and times below;

  • Brisbane: Hilton Hotel, 190 Elizabeth St Brisbane City 
    Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. 6PM - 8PM 
  • Melbourne: Grand Hyatt Hotel 123 Collins St.
    Saturday, Jan 30, 2010. 11AM - 2PM
  • Sydney: Hilton Hotel, 488 George St.
    Sunday, Jan 31, 2010. 12PM - 3PM
  • Adelaide: Hotel Grand Chancellor, 65 Hindley St.
    Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010. 5:30PM - 7:30PM
  • Perth: Parmelia Hilton,14 Mill St.
    Thursday, Feb 04, 2010. 6PM - 8PM

American children have been going to camps across the USA for over 100 years. Over 10 million children attend camp each year and camps need good role model, cheerleaders, big brothers and sisters from around the world to lead, guide and take care of them at camp.

"The Summer Camp experience is something that many people have tried to describe but one can only really get a true feeling for it by being involved and going to work at camp" said Alan Perry CCUSA Australian Director with over 20 years experience in the Summer Camp Industry.  "Since CCUSA started they have arranged for over 22,000 Aussies to go and work at camp. It has changed many of their lives.  Funny enough the moment you start talking about Summer Camp you will always find someone who has been to camp, has a friend or knows someone that has been and many of the stories start "That one time at summer camp...."

So if the term "This one time at Band (summer) Camp" or just the idea of getting out of Australia for a while grabs your imagination- then check out http://www.ccusa.com/ or call them on 1300 859 040 and see what they can do for you.

For further information contact:
Alan Perry
CCUSA Australian Director
1300 859 040

Press release published by Seeking Media. http://www.seekingmedia.com.au/

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