City of San Diego Parks and Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation & AgeWell Services
Organization Description
Provide therapeutic recreation programs (fitness, social, health and wellness, cultural, intergenerational) for individuals with disabilities and older adults, working on skill development, leisure education, appropriate behavior and recreation participation in inclusive environments.
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations - Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
- Computer Literacy
- Driver's License
- Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
- Must be 18 or older
- HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
- RISK: Event Set-up - Risk includes but not limited to: Lifting, cuts, bruises, etc.
- RISK: Physical Recreation - Risk includes but is not limited to: sprains, strains, bruises, gym equipment, falling
- RISK: Serving and Preparation - risk includes but not limited to handling kitchen items, cuts, burns, lifting, etc.
- RISK: Students will be asked to drive (in addition to travel to and from site) for this placement.
- SITE REQUIREMENT: Site prefers (or has had contact with) students from a particular major or academic program, or with specific coursework completed (If so, please indicate above Special Instructions).
- SITE REQUIREMENT: Students will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver.
Address
3901 Landis St.
San Diego, CA 92105
United States General Phone
General Email
Website:
Student Contact
Program(s)
Internships
Organization type
Arts, Entertainment or Recreation (Government)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Disability, Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Hours of operation
varies
Maximum students
2