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