Teen Academy

The Teen Academy program is a summer work + internship program which began in 2016 at the IHG Army Hotel in Joint Force Base San Antonio. In 2017, other IHG Army Hotels took notice, and a portfolio-wide program was born. 

At Intercontinental Hotels Group, we own, operate and franchise more than 7000 hotels, offering to over a million guest rooms in over 100 countries.  By bringing your expertise and passion to any one of our brands, you will help us achieve our vision: to be the preferred, admired, and successful hotel company the world over. 

Benefits of the Program:

• Provides teens with skills development and real experience working in a hotel. 
• Helps develop a strong work ethic while providing a rewarding summer experience. 
• Shapes strong family values as we prove IHG’s Winning Ways and a commitment to deliver True.  
• Hospitality is not only for work, but for a strong and healthy lifestyle. 
• Builds appreciation for hard working parents and/or other relatives that work to provide for the family. 
• Teen Academy is designed as a 8 to10 Week Program (depending on school district and applicable local laws)
• The Program takes place during summer months only when school is out. 

Unless otherwise required by law, participating teens may NOT work more than 40 hours per week, work more than 8 hours/days, 5 days/week or work overtime. [Program duration may vary depending on local school schedules.]

Core program hours: 0800 – 1600, Monday – Friday.  

This is a non-exempt temporary position with a pay rate of $17.75/hour.

Qualifications:

• Ages 14-17, subject to federal, state, and local labor laws. 
• Each teen should be willing to learn different job duties including Room Attendant, Houseperson, Laundry Attendant, Breakfast Attendant, Some Maintenance Duties.  
• Must have transportation and be able to gain access to the post.
• Must have any legally required permits.
• Must have copy of recent Report Card. 

* Subject to state occupational work requirements for minors.   

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?