Fall Trailblazer Child and Youth Program Intern

Job Description

Do you want to have new adventures and make a positive impact?

Do you love working with kids?

Are you looking for a Fall 2025 semester internship?

If you answered yes, this internship is for YOU!

Trailblazer Child and Youth Program partners with the US Navy to place interns at bases across the United States and around the world. In this role, you'll work as a teaching assistant to provide child care and recreation for military children at Navy CYP facilities. It's an awesome way to earn money, get college credit, build your career, have lots of fun, and make a positive impact on society!

Fall 2025 internships typically begin in September or October and end in November or December. You'll get more information about available locations and dates during the interview process.

Why it's great:

Airfare, housing, and local transportation are paid

Share a rental car with your roommates

Earn $17.75-$19.28/hour and work 40 hours per week (that's $8,500-$9,000 pre-tax!)

Earn upper division credits

Explore your area on evenings and weekends

Make new friends

Prepare for your career and get great references

The details:

Internships have set dates and are 12-18 weeks long, depending on location

Hours are usually 8:00-5:00, Monday through Friday, with an hour off for lunch

You'll help with things like reading, playing outside, teaching music, crafts, field trips, sports and recreation, meal time, nap time, and other activities

What do I need to thrive in this role?

Any major

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Professional demeanor

Experience working with children is a bonus but not necessary

Cool...I have some questions:

Do I have to join the Navy? Nope. You'll be part of the supplemental staff, so you'll have access to the base as a civilian...no boot camp necessary

Do I have to be a Utah Tech University student? Also nope. We work with students from universities across the United States. Participation in this program won't affect your status at your current institution

Who will I work with? Cohorts usually include 4-10 people. You'll travel to work together and live with a roommate of your same gender

What's the catch? Great question! While the Navy sponsors this internship, you will be responsible to pay the following costs:

Tuition for the credits you earn ($255/credit). Stateside internships require three credits and overseas internships require five credits

Internship deposit: $500 for stateside or $1,000 for overseas (fully refundable when housing, car, and uniform are returned in good condition at the end of the internship)

Food and recreation costs during your internship

We are so excited to hear from you!

In accordance with US Department of Defense Contract Employee requirements, selection for this role is conditional upon passing a background check and drug screening.

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