The internship outline lists the activities Alexis Straub will complete from January to August. In January, activities include orientation, weekly staff meetings, volunteering at a 5K run, and assisting with youth basketball. In February, activities focus on the 5K run, a winter expo, and softball tournaments. Throughout the internship, Alexis will help plan and facilitate various community events, work on recreation program administration and evaluation, and gain certifications in areas like first aid.
1. Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation
Internship Outline for Alexis Straub
January
Orientation – Facility and Staff
Weekly Rec Assistant staff meetings
Man vs Mountain 5K
o Act as Volunteer Coordinator
Communicate with volunteers
Host Volunteer Meeting
Day of Volunteer Operations
Youth Basketball
o On site supervision of program
o Provide instruction to K-2nd grade teams when needed
o Communicate with coaches, players, spectators and facility owner(Morey Courts)
Daddy Daughter Date Night
o Planning for event
o On site facilitation
Timbertown
February
Man vs Mountain
o Event volunteer supervision
o Event set up & take down of areas
o Event evaluation and wrap up meetings
Winter Kids Expo
o Plan activities for event
o Attend and facilitate event
Softball State Tournaments
o Assist with planning of event
Editing hard copy of Coaches/managers handbook
o Plan for marketing and sponsorship of events
Youth Basketball
o Inventory supplies
o Evaluation of program
o Budget overview of program
The Great Egg Scramble
Timbertown Continued
March
Great Egg Scramble
o Program and plan for event
2. o Seek volunteers
Volunteer Software - Volgistics
o Track and record volunteers
Recreation Tracking Software- RecTrac
o Perform daily tasks associated with recreation programs
o Input data of participants
o Track and record paperwork
Develop youth league plans
o Create practice plans for youth sports
o Research like programs
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
o Attend at least 1 meeting
Day Camps
o Facilitate Day Camps
o Assist PEAK Coordinator with planning
April
Coaches Meetings
o Attend coaches meetings for Youth Soccer and Tee Ball
o Attend manager meeting for Adult Softball
o Set up and package coach information for 50+ coaches
Risk Management
o Visit program sites to assess facilities
o Inspect equipment
Day Camps
o Facilitate Day Camps
o Assist PEAK Coordinator with planning
First Aid
o Obtain Professional Rescuer Certification
State Softball Tournament
o Recruit scorekeepers
May
Timbertown Build (Project)
o May 17-21
Coaches Meetings
o Attend manager meetings for adult sand volleyball and kickball
o Put together team packets
Start Smart
o Plan and facilitate youth Start Smart Programs
Summer Camp
o Assist camp directors with planning
o Budget for new activities
o Work with special needs population – sign language
3. Grants
o Research and apply for grants
June
State Softball Tournament
o Organize and facilitate scorekeeper meeting
o Communicate with scorekeepers prior and during tournament
o Site supervisor during tournament
Communicate with coaches, players and spectators
Communicate with facility operations
Input scores and standings
Collect gate fees
Adult Leagues
o Site supervise leagues
o Communicate with participants via phone and email
o Input standings
Partnership Programs
o Facilitate activities at events
City Commission Meeting
o Attend at least 1 city commission meeting
Optimist Club – Civic Organization
o Attend Club meetings
o Assist with events
July
Summer Camps
o Facilitate summer camps
League Tournaments
o Assist with end of season league tournaments
o Make schedules
o Umpire recruitment
August
Youth Leagues
o Plan for youth fall leagues
o Volunteer recruitment
Evaluation
o Evaluate internship
o Develop list of things needed for improvement