InternshipAt — Oakland Parks and Recreation Youth Development

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Opportunity Summary 

Tia will work alongside me at the Ira Jinkins Recreation Center and be provided with the skills and knowledge to be a successful Recreation Center Director. She will supervise staff, basic facility operations, and facility management duties. She’ll be given multiple opportunities to lead and make meaningful decisions.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

-Gain experience in recreation facility management; Perform daily facility safety checks following a printed checklist, complete training on reporting facility maintenance issues. -Gain additional knowledge of staff management; Hands-on staff management training (online training may be available through Neogov as well -Gain community engagement skills; Customer service phone calls, regularly interacting with patrons and community leaders, establishing relationships in the community, and providing information regarding community services available. -To gain rec facility equipment management skills; Oversee patron use of recreational equipment - Prepare and distribute promotional materials for program offerings; Review previously used marketing materials and update/recreate them for distribution in the community

Opportunity Training 

Students will shadow the Center Director and other key staff members.

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Paybi-weeklyYes
Program 
Internships
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
40hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing