Recreation Summer Intern

RECR PRG INSTR 1 (004127)

UCPath Position ID: 40185521

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1127708

Approved Date:

2/7/2025 5:52:06 PM

Date Last Edited:

2/7/2025 5:52:03 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

1/15/2020

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

7000O

Organization:

VC STUDENT AFFAIRS

Division Code:

7300D

Division:

CAMPUS LIFE

Department:

373000 - CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL AFFAIRS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40185521

Position Description ID

169158

UC Payroll Title:

RECR PRG INSTR 1 (004127)

Business Title:

Recreation Summer Intern

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

BYA

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40038877

Reports to Payroll Title:

RECR PRG LEADER 3

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40058049

Department Head Payroll Title:

ADMIN MGR 1

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation Summer Intern position is a leadership-oriented role designed to provide semi-professional support across various special projects, program development efforts, administrative initiatives, and events within UCLA Recreation. This internship offers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience, allowing interns to achieve individual goals that foster personal growth, professional development, and a strong sense of community—all of which are valuable for both the internship and future career aspirations.

Under the general supervision of the Unit Manager, interns will carry out assigned tasks while adhering to UC and departmental policies and procedures. While work is conducted under close supervision, interns are expected to develop the ability to work independently, manage their workload efficiently, and adhere to project timelines to ensure deadlines are met and excellent service is provided to the UCLA community.

UCLA Recreation is a large department within the Division of Campus Life in Student Affairs with approximately 90 career/contract full-time employees and over 1,500 part-time employees. UCLA Recreation provides extensive access to a broad range of recreational activities and wellbeing services, and offers programming which encompasses the competitive, passive, social, cultural, and instructional aspects of recreational activity. In addition, the department manages 15 of the university's recreational and athletic facilities offering recreation, competition, and numerous multi-use options for student and university events.

Events and Programs

 Assist with planning large-scale special events.

 Participate in leading summer recreation programming.

50%

Innovation

 Reassessing best practices and implement new ideas to curriculum.

25%

Training & Development

Assist with Training & development of student staff.

Participate in creating leadership training for staff.

15%

Communication

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Provide periodic project updates to supervisor.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School

High school diploma and/or equivalent certification/experience/training

Required

6 months

Minimum of 6 months experience working in a recreation department and/or related field.

Preferred

Currently working in recreation and/or related fields, and actively pursuing a career within the field of higher education/recreation.

Preferred

First Aid/CPR Certifications

upon hire

Required

Be at least 18 years of age.

Required

Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Required

Posses effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn.

Required

Eligible to work in the United States for any employer.

Required

Entering the final year of completing an undergraduate degree or currently pursuing a graduate degree.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Available to work evenings, nights, and weekends.

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

John Wooden Center

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.