Recreation Therapy InternAt — City of San Diego Parks and Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation & AgeWell Services

Opportunity Summary 

FOR RECREATION THERAPY STUDENTS ONLY: We offer recreation opportunities for Recreation Therapy students. Our site gives Recreation Therapy students an opportunity to work with many populations from kids, teens, adults, cognitivee disabilities, physical impairments, and more.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 
  • Collaborate effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
  • Develop professionalism, adaptability, and workplace readiness.
  • Develop career goals, professional relationships, and self-awareness.
  • Use field-specific tools, technologies, procedures, or practices.
  • Conduct research and/or analyze data.
  • Analyze problems and develop solutions or recommendations.
  • Support project planning, implementation, or evaluation activities.
  • Develop and/or deliver programs, services, products, or resources.
  • Engage ethically and responsibly within organizations and/or communities.
  • Work and/or communicate effectively, respectfully, and inclusively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Examine how organizations contribute to societal well-being, equity, and/or sustainability.
Opportunity Training 

Student intern will be receiving same training as all staff.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Student interns will be working with individuals with cognitive disabilities. These individuals may bite, hit, or grab at any time. Staff are always present for programs. Staff will train students to prevent to help prevent these incidents from happening, but it may still occur. Students will need to take trainings seriously to prevent any safety incidents.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please reach out to Gerald gcunanan@sandiego.gov about the opportunity. This opportunity is competitive.

Program 
Center for Community Engagement
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
San Diego, CA
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
40hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing