City of Anaheim Program Specialist (Intern)At — City of Anaheim

• Plan, organize, implement, lead, and assist in one or more recreation program, activities, and/or systems at one or multiple sites.
• Plan, develop, and provide recreation program work; research excursion sites; communicate status of activities and services to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities; reserve needed buildings and equipment.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers; provide training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; provide input to performance evaluations.
• Monitor facility use; open, close, and secure buildings for events and assist in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use.
• Train staff and volunteers in work methods and relevant safety precautions.
• Act as a City representative, in person and over the phone, to patrons and the general public concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities, and services.
• Document all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events; communicate as appropriate to supervisor, parents, and others.
• Update and implement policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs and facilities.
• Participate in ensuring compliance with relevant permitting and licensing laws and guidelines; maintain and update all records required by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies; interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assist in education about the enforcement of rules and regulations; ensure adherence to rules and ordinances.
• Ensure the safety of the public and staff at all times by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintain a safe, clean, and tidy environment; report unsafe conditions or illegal activities.
• Assist and participate in recreation services special events, including setting up and taking down equipment and materials and facilitating activities.
• Develop and prepare brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other materials; process registration in the Department’s program registration and facility reservation system, fees, refunds and deposits.
• Attend regular staff meetings; maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other departments and outside agencies.
• Administer basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Training:

• - CPR Training
  - Mandated Reporter Training
  - Job Shadowing
  - One-on-one Training
  - Staff Meetings/ Workshops

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the academic internship, the student will be able to ...
1. Use techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
2. Acquire knowledge of safety principles and practices (First Aid and CPR) and facility safety precautions/procedures.
3. Utilize procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation and leisure activities and programs; recreational, cultural, age-specific, and social needs of the community.