Evaluating the Internship
Now that I have completed my internship, I would like to evaluate my experience with Provo Parks and Recreation. I feel like I have accomplished a lot during this summer at The Center. It gave me a very accurate perspective on what it would be like to work in the recreation service and event planning industry. I learned that if you want events to go smoothly, you need to plan far in advance. I also learned from example how to delegate and use the resources around me that are available to get big jobs done. If I could change anything about this experience, I would change the season that I interned for this company. Even though summer was busy, I think that the best time of year would be to work in the fall/winter because of all of the holidays.
In addition, I would like to take this opportunity to evaluate the agency. Like any company, this one has strengths and weaknesses. Some of its strengths are cleanliness, organization, and strong leadership. Some of its weaknesses are low resources, lack of funds, and not enough variety in the type of activities/programs/events offered. Based on this, I would recommend that interns should continue to use this agency.
In the future, I plan to work full time for the military as my career. I know that the experiences that I had in this internship will contribute to my success in the future as a leader in the army and because there are many opportunities for recreation experiences in the military.
Evaluating the RMYL Program
Also, now that I am done with my educational career at BYU and in the Recreation Management and Youth Leadership Department, I would like to evaluate my experiences in this program as well. I feel that I have done well in meeting the overall Recreation Management and Youth Leadership program learning outcomes as a major in the department. Below, I will list each outcome and describe the ways that I have met these objectives.
-Design, implement, and evaluate meaningful leisure experiences - I have had a wide variety of experience in this area through my different courses in the RMYL program and because of my internship. Because of these things I have been through the designing/implementing/evaluating phase of leisure activities many times.
-Demonstrate excellence in analytical thought, oral, and written communication - Because of the different assignments that I have been required to complete in my variety of courses, I feel that I have learned a great deal and am now good at things like analytical thought and oral and written communication.
-Articulate, utilize, and be informed by the philosophies and theories of recreation and leisure - Through participating in this program at BYU, I have been amazed to learn how much there really is to recreation and leisure. There are many theories that I have been able to put into practice.
-Contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, the Church, and communities - I have had many opportunities to contribute to the well-being of others through service activities and other local opportunities in the area.
-Lead and inspire others through effective interpersonal skills and positive relationships - Through my experiences in this program and my experiences in the military, I have been given many opportunitites to lead and inspire the people around me. It does not always come easily, but it definitely gets easier with practice and an increase in experiences.
-Grow spirituality, build character, and respect diversity - Being at BYU has helped me grow spiritually and build character. I have learned to respect diversity as well being surrounded by so many great people through work and school.
-Develop key management skills - I think I learned this one best just by being surrounded by great management examples in my schooling and my work (including my internship). Sometimes the best way to learn is just by watching others, do what they do, and then fix your mistakes.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Final Supervisor Evaluation
Whitney Booth completed this evaluation and returned it to me. See pictures below.
Student: Brad Ellertson
Agency: The Center, Provo Parks and Recreation
Agency Internship Supervisor: Whitney Booth
Semester and Year: Fall _____ Winter _____ Spring __X___ Summer __X___
Option Area: TR ______ LSM ______ SE ______
Purpose of the Evaluation Report:
1. To assess the student's final progress on the internship.
2. To rate the student's improvement on professional and personal strengths and weaknesses during placement.
Instructions:
1. Rating scale: Use the following scale to determine the student’s numerical rating for each of the traits listed below:
NA= Not applicable or insufficient contact to evaluate
5= Outstanding (consistently exceeds agency standards)
4= Above average (occasionally exceeds agency standards)
3= Average (meets agency's minimum standards)
2= Below average (occasionally performs below agency standards)
1= Unsatisfactory (consistently performs below agency standards)
2. Discuss the evaluation with the student and have the intern complete the “Student’s Comments” section. Return the form to the RMYL Internship Advisor.
Low High
TRAITS NA 1 2 3 4 5
1. PERSONAL HABITS ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ _5__
2. RESPONSIBILITY ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
3. ATTITUDE ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
4. JUDGMENT ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
5. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY ____ ___ _3__ ___ ___ ___
6. ORAL COMMUNICATION ____ ___ ___ ___ __4_ ___
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ _5__
8. QUALITY OF WORK ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ _5__
9. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ _5__
10. INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
11. PRODUCTIVITY ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
General Comments (Use other side if necessary)
a) Agency Supervisor's Comments (Please indicate those areas where the student showed improvement or failed to show improvement in areas identified at the mid-term evaluation):
"The assignments and projects that Brad worked on were designed well with great creativity and thought. His contributions he made as an intern are appreciated. It would have been nice to have him work more days in the week than he did."
b) Student's Comments
Overall Agency Evaluation of Student Performance to Date:
· This student is better than most _____ (Satisfactory Grade)
· This student is about average __X__ (Satisfactory Grade)
· This student is below average _____ (Unsatisfactory Grade)
Agency Supervisor's Signature ___Whitney Booth__________ Date __8/2/10___
Student's Signature ________Brad Ellertson_____________ Date __8/3/10___
RMYL Advisor's Signature _____Dr. Hill________________ Date __________
Return to: Department of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
RMYL Internship Advisor
(Insert Student’s Name Here)
273 Richards Building
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
Department of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
Brigham Young University
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Final Evaluation
Brigham Young University
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Final Evaluation
Student: Brad Ellertson
Agency: The Center, Provo Parks and Recreation
Agency Internship Supervisor: Whitney Booth
Semester and Year: Fall _____ Winter _____ Spring __X___ Summer __X___
Option Area: TR ______ LSM ______ SE ______
Purpose of the Evaluation Report:
1. To assess the student's final progress on the internship.
2. To rate the student's improvement on professional and personal strengths and weaknesses during placement.
Instructions:
1. Rating scale: Use the following scale to determine the student’s numerical rating for each of the traits listed below:
NA= Not applicable or insufficient contact to evaluate
5= Outstanding (consistently exceeds agency standards)
4= Above average (occasionally exceeds agency standards)
3= Average (meets agency's minimum standards)
2= Below average (occasionally performs below agency standards)
1= Unsatisfactory (consistently performs below agency standards)
2. Discuss the evaluation with the student and have the intern complete the “Student’s Comments” section. Return the form to the RMYL Internship Advisor.
Low High
TRAITS NA 1 2 3 4 5
1. PERSONAL HABITS ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ _5__
2. RESPONSIBILITY ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
3. ATTITUDE ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
4. JUDGMENT ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
5. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY ____ ___ _3__ ___ ___ ___
6. ORAL COMMUNICATION ____ ___ ___ ___ __4_ ___
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ _5__
8. QUALITY OF WORK ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ _5__
9. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ _5__
10. INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
11. PRODUCTIVITY ____ ___ ___ ___ _4__ ___
General Comments (Use other side if necessary)
a) Agency Supervisor's Comments (Please indicate those areas where the student showed improvement or failed to show improvement in areas identified at the mid-term evaluation):
"The assignments and projects that Brad worked on were designed well with great creativity and thought. His contributions he made as an intern are appreciated. It would have been nice to have him work more days in the week than he did."
b) Student's Comments
Overall Agency Evaluation of Student Performance to Date:
· This student is better than most _____ (Satisfactory Grade)
· This student is about average __X__ (Satisfactory Grade)
· This student is below average _____ (Unsatisfactory Grade)
Agency Supervisor's Signature ___Whitney Booth__________ Date __8/2/10___
Student's Signature ________Brad Ellertson_____________ Date __8/3/10___
RMYL Advisor's Signature _____Dr. Hill________________ Date __________
Return to: Department of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
RMYL Internship Advisor
(Insert Student’s Name Here)
273 Richards Building
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
Thursday, July 29, 2010
July 25 - 31
Daily Report:
7/29 - 1 hour
Weekly total: 1 hour
Running total: 409 hours
Weekly Report:
This week was my final week at this internship. I completed the final paperwork, reimbursements, etc. I wrapped up projects and took pictures of some of the things that I have been working on.
7/29 - 1 hour
Weekly total: 1 hour
Running total: 409 hours
Weekly Report:
This week was my final week at this internship. I completed the final paperwork, reimbursements, etc. I wrapped up projects and took pictures of some of the things that I have been working on.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Reviewing My Internship
I have now reviewed my internship on the Marriot School Internship Database.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Capstone Project
When I first began my internship with Provo Parks and Recreation, I thought our big event for the summer would be for the Fourth of July. However, I quickly learned that the big events for the summer would be the Utah Lake Festival and Pioneer Day. I soon figured out that several large props would be needed for these events. I'm good with my hands and really enjoy building things so I decided to do this for my Capstone Project.
The Utah Lake Festival:
Provo Parks and Recreation had several booths at the Utah Lake Festival, but I focused on the fish game booth. I constructed two large pieces of wood, drilled several holes in each, and painted the boards with ocean scenes. I then helped run these booths at the Utah Lake Festival.
Pioneer Day:
This holiday is huge for Provo Parks and Recreation. There were tons of activities and games and we had an amazing turn out.
For this activity I was able to build many things...
I built a jail out of PVC pipe, which I spray painted black:
I built a mine shaft:
I also cut large boards and painted buffalo on them for a buffalo hunt game:
I applied material for the arrows to stick to:
I really enjoyed developing these props and pieces for the different activities for Provo Parks and Recreations big events. I learned how to work with others to accomplish big projects for major recreation events. I had to get creative and come up with efficient ways to accomplish the tasks at hand.
Here's the description for the requirements for this project from the manual:
You will complete a major capstone project for your internship. Examples of this project include a special event or a new training manual—anything that the agency could not do without your involvement. It should be above and beyond your day-to-day duties. Once you have visited with you supervisor and settled on an idea, send an e-mail to the internship coordinator (Dr. Hill) to receive approval for your project before you begin. You should have settled on a project after just a few weeks at your internship. Once your project is completed, prepare a report for your portfolio. This report should show what you have done more than tell about it. For example, it might be a scrapbook of a special event you organized, the actual training manual you produced, or copies of the weekly newsletter you developed. The report will be included in the internship portfolio.
The Utah Lake Festival:
Provo Parks and Recreation had several booths at the Utah Lake Festival, but I focused on the fish game booth. I constructed two large pieces of wood, drilled several holes in each, and painted the boards with ocean scenes. I then helped run these booths at the Utah Lake Festival.
Pioneer Day:
This holiday is huge for Provo Parks and Recreation. There were tons of activities and games and we had an amazing turn out.
For this activity I was able to build many things...
I built a jail out of PVC pipe, which I spray painted black:
I built a mine shaft:
I also cut large boards and painted buffalo on them for a buffalo hunt game:
I applied material for the arrows to stick to:
I really enjoyed developing these props and pieces for the different activities for Provo Parks and Recreations big events. I learned how to work with others to accomplish big projects for major recreation events. I had to get creative and come up with efficient ways to accomplish the tasks at hand.
Here's the description for the requirements for this project from the manual:
You will complete a major capstone project for your internship. Examples of this project include a special event or a new training manual—anything that the agency could not do without your involvement. It should be above and beyond your day-to-day duties. Once you have visited with you supervisor and settled on an idea, send an e-mail to the internship coordinator (Dr. Hill) to receive approval for your project before you begin. You should have settled on a project after just a few weeks at your internship. Once your project is completed, prepare a report for your portfolio. This report should show what you have done more than tell about it. For example, it might be a scrapbook of a special event you organized, the actual training manual you produced, or copies of the weekly newsletter you developed. The report will be included in the internship portfolio.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Pioneer Day!
Provo Parks and Recreation put on amazing activities for Pioneer Day! Here are some great pictures to show how the day went and what went on:
The jail that I built:
The mine shaft I built:
Another shot of the mine shaft:
Mining for gold!
Log sawing contest:
Playing in the jail that I constructed.
Pony rides!
Hula hoop contest:
Judging the pie contest:
A little country musical entertainment:
Obstacle course:
Watermelon eating contest:
Bow and arrows and buffalo hunting:
Sheriff Josh from the front desk at The Center:
The winners of the pie contest...all dressed up for the occasion:
More country music:
We had a great turn out and the day was a huge success.
The jail that I built:
The mine shaft I built:
Another shot of the mine shaft:
Mining for gold!
Log sawing contest:
Playing in the jail that I constructed.
Pony rides!
Hula hoop contest:
Judging the pie contest:
A little country musical entertainment:
Obstacle course:
Watermelon eating contest:
Bow and arrows and buffalo hunting:
Sheriff Josh from the front desk at The Center:
The winners of the pie contest...all dressed up for the occasion:
More country music:
We had a great turn out and the day was a huge success.
July 18 - 24
Daily Report:
7/19 - 8 hours
7/20 - 5 hours
7/21 - 8 hours
7/22 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 29 hours
Running total: 408 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I worked on Buffalo Hunt activity. I also built the log stands for the log saw. Finally, I built the mine shaft for the panning for gold activity. I learned about how to be creative and resourceful. We were also in quite a time crunch this week because the Pioneer Day was this Saturday, so I got experience working against a deadline.
7/19 - 8 hours
7/20 - 5 hours
7/21 - 8 hours
7/22 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 29 hours
Running total: 408 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I worked on Buffalo Hunt activity. I also built the log stands for the log saw. Finally, I built the mine shaft for the panning for gold activity. I learned about how to be creative and resourceful. We were also in quite a time crunch this week because the Pioneer Day was this Saturday, so I got experience working against a deadline.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
July 11 - 17
Daily Report:
7/12 - 6 hours
7/13 - 8 hours
7/14 - 4 hours
7/15 - 6 hours
Weekly total: 24 hours
Running total: 379 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I constructed the PVC pipe jail. I also worked on the log saw stand. I learned about planning this week. I had to construct this jail. But first I had to plan out how it was all going to work, how much material I would need and how long it would take to complete. I was very pleased with how this project turned out.
7/12 - 6 hours
7/13 - 8 hours
7/14 - 4 hours
7/15 - 6 hours
Weekly total: 24 hours
Running total: 379 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I constructed the PVC pipe jail. I also worked on the log saw stand. I learned about planning this week. I had to construct this jail. But first I had to plan out how it was all going to work, how much material I would need and how long it would take to complete. I was very pleased with how this project turned out.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
July 4 - 10
Daily Report:
7/5 - 4 hours
7/6 - 6 hours
7/7 - 8 hours
7/8 - 5 hours
Weekly total: 23 hours
Running total: 355 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Pioneer day activity planning. I also worked on the Buffalo Hunt activity and on constructing the obstacle course. I learned about how it is important to start planning these larger activities very early on so that everything goes smoothly.
7/5 - 4 hours
7/6 - 6 hours
7/7 - 8 hours
7/8 - 5 hours
Weekly total: 23 hours
Running total: 355 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Pioneer day activity planning. I also worked on the Buffalo Hunt activity and on constructing the obstacle course. I learned about how it is important to start planning these larger activities very early on so that everything goes smoothly.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
June 27 - July 3
Daily Report:
6/28 - 4 hours
6/29 - 6 hours
6/30 - 5 hours
7/1 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 23 hours
Running total: 332 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Pioneer Day activity planning. We also had a staff meeting and brainstormed the obstacle course and other ideas. I learned about how to participate in constructive and helpful brainstorming in order to generate great ideas for planning events.
6/28 - 4 hours
6/29 - 6 hours
6/30 - 5 hours
7/1 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 23 hours
Running total: 332 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Pioneer Day activity planning. We also had a staff meeting and brainstormed the obstacle course and other ideas. I learned about how to participate in constructive and helpful brainstorming in order to generate great ideas for planning events.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
June 20 - 26
Daily Report:
6/21 - 8 hours
6/22 - 8 hours
6/23 - 8 hours
6/24 - 8 hours
6/25 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 40 hours
Running total: 309 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Army National Guard Training for my Annual Training.
6/21 - 8 hours
6/22 - 8 hours
6/23 - 8 hours
6/24 - 8 hours
6/25 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 40 hours
Running total: 309 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Army National Guard Training for my Annual Training.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
June 13 - 19
Daily Report:
6/14 - 8 hours
6/15 - 8 hours
6/16 - 8 hours
6/17 - 8 hours
6/18 - 8 hours
6/19 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 48 hours
Running total: 269 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Army National Guard Training for my Annual Training.
6/14 - 8 hours
6/15 - 8 hours
6/16 - 8 hours
6/17 - 8 hours
6/18 - 8 hours
6/19 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 48 hours
Running total: 269 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Army National Guard Training for my Annual Training.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
June 6 - 12
Daily Report:
6/7 - 8 hours
6/8 - 8 hours
6/9 - 8 hours
6/10 - 8 hours
6/11 - 8 hours
6/12 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 48 hours
Running total: 221 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Army National Guard Training for my Annual Training.
6/7 - 8 hours
6/8 - 8 hours
6/9 - 8 hours
6/10 - 8 hours
6/11 - 8 hours
6/12 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 48 hours
Running total: 221 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Army National Guard Training for my Annual Training.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Senior Project Proposal
Date: 6-10-2010
Student's name: Brad Ellertson
Address: 242 W. 1060 South
City: Orem State: UT Zip: 84058
Phone: (801) 380-4500
Internship Site: The Center, Provo Parks and Recreation
Internship Site Address: 205 W. 500 N.
City: Provo State: UT Zip: 84606
Internship Site Phone: (801) 852-6606
Proposed Project Description: I learned that the big events for the summer for Provo Parks and Recreation would be the Utah Lake Festival and Pioneer Day. I soon figured out that several large props would be needed for these events. I'm good with my hands and really enjoy building things so I decided to do this for my Capstone Project. I plan to build props and things to help with the activities for these events. I hope that I will be able to contribute things to this company that they will be able to use for these events in years to come.
Expected completion date: July 24, 2010
Agency Internship Supervisor: Whitney Booth
Signature _________________________ Date ____________
RMYL Intern Advisor’s Signature ________________________ Date ____________
Student's name: Brad Ellertson
Address: 242 W. 1060 South
City: Orem State: UT Zip: 84058
Phone: (801) 380-4500
Internship Site: The Center, Provo Parks and Recreation
Internship Site Address: 205 W. 500 N.
City: Provo State: UT Zip: 84606
Internship Site Phone: (801) 852-6606
Proposed Project Description: I learned that the big events for the summer for Provo Parks and Recreation would be the Utah Lake Festival and Pioneer Day. I soon figured out that several large props would be needed for these events. I'm good with my hands and really enjoy building things so I decided to do this for my Capstone Project. I plan to build props and things to help with the activities for these events. I hope that I will be able to contribute things to this company that they will be able to use for these events in years to come.
Expected completion date: July 24, 2010
Agency Internship Supervisor: Whitney Booth
Signature _________________________ Date ____________
RMYL Intern Advisor’s Signature ________________________ Date ____________
Saturday, June 5, 2010
May 30 - June 5
Daily Report:
5/31 - 8 hours
6/1 - 8 hours
6/2 - 8 hours
6/3 - 8 hours
6/4 - 8 hours
6/5 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 48 hours
Running total: 173 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Army National Guard Training for my Annual Training.
5/31 - 8 hours
6/1 - 8 hours
6/2 - 8 hours
6/3 - 8 hours
6/4 - 8 hours
6/5 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 48 hours
Running total: 173 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I participated in Army National Guard Training for my Annual Training.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Mid-term Supervisor Evaluation
Whitney Booth completed this evaluation and returned it to me. See the pictures below.
Student: Brad Ellertson
Agency: The Center, Provo Parks and Recreation
Agency Internship Supervisor: Whitney Booth
Semester and Year: Fall _____ Winter _____ Spring __X___ Summer __X___
Option Area: TR ______ LSM ______ SE ______
Purpose of the Evaluation Report:
1. To take a professional and personal inventory of the student's strengths and weaknesses as exhibited in this placement.
2. To develop a practical program of improvement for the second half of the internship.
Instructions: Several professional performance traits are identified below. Please:
1. Reflect carefully upon the student's work and circle the number indicating their current level of performance using the rating scale provided.
2. Indicate specifically your suggestions for growth during the second half of the internship.
3. Share this evaluation with the student prior to mailing it. Secure student’s signature.
EVALUATION TRAITS
Rating scale: Use the following scale to determine the student’s numerical rating for each of the traits listed below:
NA= Not applicable or insufficient contact to evaluate
5= Outstanding (consistently exceeds agency standards)
4= Above average (occasionally exceeds agency standards)
3= Average (meets agency's minimum standards)
2= Below average (occasionally performs below agency standards)
1= Unsatisfactory (consistently performs below agency standards)
1. PERSONAL HABITS: Attention to appearance, including suitability of attire and grooming: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 4 (5)
b. Suggestions for growth:
2. RESPONSIBILITY: Dependability, ability to meet schedules, follow through and attention to instructions: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 (3) 4 5
b. Suggestions for growth: "Brad has great follow through and does great with instructions, because of Brad's busy schedule it was some times hard for him to meet schedules with the upcoming events."
3. ATTITUDE: Loyalty, interest and approach to job, associates, public, and the agency. Ability to comply with established policies and procedures: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth: "Brad always has a great attitude. Always willing to help in any areas."
4. JUDGMENT: Possesses common sense. Distinguishes important from unimportant. Tactful. Makes responsible decisions: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth:
5. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY: Regularity of attendance. Promptness in reporting. Absence, tardiness, time off for illness or personal business, clock watching: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 (3) 4 5
b. Suggestions for growth: "It was just hard to keep up with Brad's busy schedule."
6. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members. Ability to secure acceptance of ideas, methods, procedures and plans by other staff members. Considerate of others’ viewpoints: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth:
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Degree of skill and ability to express thoughts on paper - reports and projects: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 4 (5)
b. Suggestions for growth:
8. QUALITY OF WORK: Organization. Thoroughness. Soundness of decisions. Foresight: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 4 (5)
b. Suggestions for growth: "Every project Brad worked on was excellent!"
9. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Possesses adequate knowledge and skill commensurate with academic training. Understands recreation's value for the particular participants: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 4 (5)
b. Suggestions for growth:
10. INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING: Ability to perform without constant supervision and to function constructively on own initiative when necessary: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth:
11. PRODUCTIVITY: Use of time and facilities. Volume and nature of work produced. Planning and follow through: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth:
Additional comments (Please comment on those areas of strength not covered in this evaluation as well as areas needing improvement): "Brad is great at problem solving and coming up with a realistic solution. He always has a good attitude and is good at getting his assignments done."
Use back of page for additional agency supervisor/student comments.
Overall Agency Evaluation of Student Performance to Date:
· This student is better than most _____ (Satisfactory Grade)
· This student is about average __X___ (Satisfactory Grade)
· This student is below average _____ (Unsatisfactory Grade)
Agency Supervisor's Signature ___Whitney Booth____________ Date__8/02/10__
Student's Signature ______Brad Ellertson_________________ Date __8/03/10__
RMYL Advisor's Signature ______Dr. Hill_________________ Date __________
Return to: Department of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
RMYL Internship Advisor
(Insert Student’s Name Here)
273 Richards Building
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
Department of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
Brigham Young University
Mid-Term Evaluation Report for Internship
Brigham Young University
Mid-Term Evaluation Report for Internship
Student: Brad Ellertson
Agency: The Center, Provo Parks and Recreation
Agency Internship Supervisor: Whitney Booth
Semester and Year: Fall _____ Winter _____ Spring __X___ Summer __X___
Option Area: TR ______ LSM ______ SE ______
Purpose of the Evaluation Report:
1. To take a professional and personal inventory of the student's strengths and weaknesses as exhibited in this placement.
2. To develop a practical program of improvement for the second half of the internship.
Instructions: Several professional performance traits are identified below. Please:
1. Reflect carefully upon the student's work and circle the number indicating their current level of performance using the rating scale provided.
2. Indicate specifically your suggestions for growth during the second half of the internship.
3. Share this evaluation with the student prior to mailing it. Secure student’s signature.
EVALUATION TRAITS
Rating scale: Use the following scale to determine the student’s numerical rating for each of the traits listed below:
NA= Not applicable or insufficient contact to evaluate
5= Outstanding (consistently exceeds agency standards)
4= Above average (occasionally exceeds agency standards)
3= Average (meets agency's minimum standards)
2= Below average (occasionally performs below agency standards)
1= Unsatisfactory (consistently performs below agency standards)
1. PERSONAL HABITS: Attention to appearance, including suitability of attire and grooming: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 4 (5)
b. Suggestions for growth:
2. RESPONSIBILITY: Dependability, ability to meet schedules, follow through and attention to instructions: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 (3) 4 5
b. Suggestions for growth: "Brad has great follow through and does great with instructions, because of Brad's busy schedule it was some times hard for him to meet schedules with the upcoming events."
3. ATTITUDE: Loyalty, interest and approach to job, associates, public, and the agency. Ability to comply with established policies and procedures: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth: "Brad always has a great attitude. Always willing to help in any areas."
4. JUDGMENT: Possesses common sense. Distinguishes important from unimportant. Tactful. Makes responsible decisions: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth:
5. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY: Regularity of attendance. Promptness in reporting. Absence, tardiness, time off for illness or personal business, clock watching: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 (3) 4 5
b. Suggestions for growth: "It was just hard to keep up with Brad's busy schedule."
6. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members. Ability to secure acceptance of ideas, methods, procedures and plans by other staff members. Considerate of others’ viewpoints: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth:
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Degree of skill and ability to express thoughts on paper - reports and projects: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 4 (5)
b. Suggestions for growth:
8. QUALITY OF WORK: Organization. Thoroughness. Soundness of decisions. Foresight: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 4 (5)
b. Suggestions for growth: "Every project Brad worked on was excellent!"
9. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Possesses adequate knowledge and skill commensurate with academic training. Understands recreation's value for the particular participants: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 4 (5)
b. Suggestions for growth:
10. INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING: Ability to perform without constant supervision and to function constructively on own initiative when necessary: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth:
11. PRODUCTIVITY: Use of time and facilities. Volume and nature of work produced. Planning and follow through: Low High
a. Current level of performance: NA 1 2 3 (4) 5
b. Suggestions for growth:
Additional comments (Please comment on those areas of strength not covered in this evaluation as well as areas needing improvement): "Brad is great at problem solving and coming up with a realistic solution. He always has a good attitude and is good at getting his assignments done."
Use back of page for additional agency supervisor/student comments.
Overall Agency Evaluation of Student Performance to Date:
· This student is better than most _____ (Satisfactory Grade)
· This student is about average __X___ (Satisfactory Grade)
· This student is below average _____ (Unsatisfactory Grade)
Agency Supervisor's Signature ___Whitney Booth____________ Date__8/02/10__
Student's Signature ______Brad Ellertson_________________ Date __8/03/10__
RMYL Advisor's Signature ______Dr. Hill_________________ Date __________
Return to: Department of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
RMYL Internship Advisor
(Insert Student’s Name Here)
273 Richards Building
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
National Guard Training Hours Email Approval
Dr. Hill,
As you know, I am interning with Provo Parks and Recreation and will be until August when I will be graduating. Being a member of the Army national guard is fun and rewarding but time consuming- especially when I will be in Wendover drilling with my unit for a few weeks in June. That is a considerable portion of the summer when I need to be working toward 400 hours. I will be working with the officers in the unit on planning and executing a mock natural disaster in the Salt lake area. We will be working logistical and medical situations in response to an earthquake. We will be flying (I won't be flying-yet) day and night missions from Blackhawks as well as convoys of supplies and other materials. I am wondering if there is any chance to count a portion of my time drilling to the internship requirement.
Thanks for your help.
Brad Ellertson
_________________________________________________________________
As you know, I am interning with Provo Parks and Recreation and will be until August when I will be graduating. Being a member of the Army national guard is fun and rewarding but time consuming- especially when I will be in Wendover drilling with my unit for a few weeks in June. That is a considerable portion of the summer when I need to be working toward 400 hours. I will be working with the officers in the unit on planning and executing a mock natural disaster in the Salt lake area. We will be working logistical and medical situations in response to an earthquake. We will be flying (I won't be flying-yet) day and night missions from Blackhawks as well as convoys of supplies and other materials. I am wondering if there is any chance to count a portion of my time drilling to the internship requirement.
Thanks for your help.
Brad Ellertson
_________________________________________________________________
If you cannot fill your hours with Provo Parks and Rec, we can consider your guard hours. Keep a log of this special event planning.
Brian J. Hill, Ph.D.
Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Department of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
Brigham Young University
W-419 Tanner Building
Provo, UT 84602
801 422-1287
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Utah Lake Festival
I helped Provo Parks and Recreations with their booths for the Utah Lake Festival this year. I was specifically in charge of the fish net game. I made these boards and painted them. I also had to drill holes in them.
Here are my two girls playing the game...hoping for prizes:
The Lake Festival was so fun! My wife and kids had a great time while I worked the booths. Lots of good food, face painting (my girls chose butterflies), activities, information, water, and good weather.
Here are my two girls playing the game...hoping for prizes:
The Lake Festival was so fun! My wife and kids had a great time while I worked the booths. Lots of good food, face painting (my girls chose butterflies), activities, information, water, and good weather.
May 23 - 29
Daily Report:
5/24 - 5 hours
5/25 - 8 hours
5/26 - 8 hours
5/27 - 8 hours
5/29 - 9 hours
Weekly total: 38 hours
Running total: 125 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I painted back drops for Utah lake festival activities. I also participated in the Utah Lake Festival and helped run booths at this event. I learned about how to put plans in motion as we were able to put our planning and preparation into action at the Lake Festival.
5/24 - 5 hours
5/25 - 8 hours
5/26 - 8 hours
5/27 - 8 hours
5/29 - 9 hours
Weekly total: 38 hours
Running total: 125 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I painted back drops for Utah lake festival activities. I also participated in the Utah Lake Festival and helped run booths at this event. I learned about how to put plans in motion as we were able to put our planning and preparation into action at the Lake Festival.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
May 16 - 22
Daily Report:
5/17 - 5 hours
5/18 - 8 hours
5/19 - 4 hours
5/20 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 25 hours
Running total: 87 hours
Weekly Report:
This week we had a staff meeting and we worked on reports. I also worked on our master plan and made samples for the fish activity for the Lake Festival. I learned about how to make samples for planning out future activities.
5/17 - 5 hours
5/18 - 8 hours
5/19 - 4 hours
5/20 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 25 hours
Running total: 87 hours
Weekly Report:
This week we had a staff meeting and we worked on reports. I also worked on our master plan and made samples for the fish activity for the Lake Festival. I learned about how to make samples for planning out future activities.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
May 9 - 15
Daily Report:
5/10 - 4 hours
5/11 - 8 hours
5/12 - 5 hours
5/13 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 25 hours
Running total: 62 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I worked in the warehouse to organize inventory. I also worked on my master plan. I cut out posters and created fliers for future events. I brainstormed ideas for activities. I learned about effective advertising for getting the word out on events.
5/10 - 4 hours
5/11 - 8 hours
5/12 - 5 hours
5/13 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 25 hours
Running total: 62 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I worked in the warehouse to organize inventory. I also worked on my master plan. I cut out posters and created fliers for future events. I brainstormed ideas for activities. I learned about effective advertising for getting the word out on events.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
May 2 - 8
Daily Report:
5/3 - 5 hours
5/4 - 8 hours
5/5 - 5 hours
5/6 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 26 hours
Running total: 37 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I assembled bleachers and cleaned out the warehouse. I also prepared basketball floor with tape, moved equipment into the warehouse and cleaned. I prepared inventory for organization and worked on my master plan. I learned about how to create a master plan. I also learned the ins and outs of the warehouse.
5/3 - 5 hours
5/4 - 8 hours
5/5 - 5 hours
5/6 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 26 hours
Running total: 37 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I assembled bleachers and cleaned out the warehouse. I also prepared basketball floor with tape, moved equipment into the warehouse and cleaned. I prepared inventory for organization and worked on my master plan. I learned about how to create a master plan. I also learned the ins and outs of the warehouse.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Registering My Internship
I have now registered my internship on the Marriot School Internship Database.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
April 18-24
Daily Report:
4/20 - 3 hour
4/21 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 11 hours
Running total: 11 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I had my first day at Provo Parks and Recreation. We had a staff meeting. I also helped clean the warehouse this week and completed some in processing procedures. I learned about how this place works. I learned about what responsibilities will be while I complete this internship this summer.
4/20 - 3 hour
4/21 - 8 hours
Weekly total: 11 hours
Running total: 11 hours
Weekly Report:
This week I had my first day at Provo Parks and Recreation. We had a staff meeting. I also helped clean the warehouse this week and completed some in processing procedures. I learned about how this place works. I learned about what responsibilities will be while I complete this internship this summer.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Agency Summary
I am participating in an internship this summer with Provo Parks and Recreation at The Center. This report will provide a summery of this agency. I will include three major sections: a background of the agency (their mission, programs, clientele, and facilities), the personnel of the agency (organizational charts, responsibilities, and management culture), and the financial structure of the agency.
BACKGROUND:
First, I will provide information on the background of The Center, Provo Parks and Recreation.
The Center - The Center opened in 2001 and has been growing ever since. It is located at 500 N. Freedom Blvd in Provo. The mission of The Center is to provide the youth, the teens and the community of Provo with a positive environment that encourages social, recreational and educational growth.
The Center used to be a Army National Guard Armory. Now its renovated and painted to be a bit more inviting. The Center offers a place for youth to come after school. The Center has basketball courts, pool tables, a dance room, an art room, a weight lifting room, a skate park, and many organized child, teen, and adult activities and classes to chose from.
The Center encourages all of its patrons to comply with their code of conduct. This code of conduct is based around six core principles: Respect for self, others, and the facility; Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness and Good Citizenship.
Internship Information:
In this work of recreation program planning and organizing, the individual appointed to this position will be required to plan, organize, and supervise special events for the city of Provo. Some examples of these types of activities are parades, concerts, and holiday events. Individuals in this position also need to learn how to prepare advertising to promote the event or program, work within a budget, and prepare and maintain reports and records.
Event preparation involves reviewing, making a master plan, and brainstorming, as well as physical preparation. Reviewing means to start planning far in advance and reading previous event evaluations. Making a master plan helps organize the event planning and makes the execution of the event more smooth and successful. Brainstorming involves doing research and coming up with new ideas for games, crafts, and activities. Physical preparation means going shopping, gathering supplies, and creating decorations.
Other Programs/Facilities:
Within the Special Events branch of the Provo Parks and Recreation agency there are several parts:
Peaks Ice Arena - This ice skating rink is located in Provo. The Peaks Ice Arena has skating, futsal, and hockey programs to suit any skater or athlete. The Peaks Ice Arena had the privilege of being a 2002 Olympic venue with two world class Olympic size ice rinks and two indoor futsal courts.
This arena offers several activities which include public skating, birthday parties, private rentals, broom ball, learning to skate, figure skating, futsal, and ice hockey. The Peaks Ice Arena is home to the Peaks Figure Skating Club, several Utah County High School teams, the Utah Valley University hockey club, and the Brigham Young University hockey club.
Eldred Center - All members of the community 55 years and older are invited to meet with friends at the Eldred Senior Center to enjoy socially enriching experiences, intellectual stimulation, physical fitness programs, educational opportunities, artistic fulfillment, a daily nutrition program, health screening clinic, short tours, billiard games, shuffleboard, library, television, assistance programs, and varied information and referral services.
Membership in the Eldred Senior Center is open to all men and women 55 years of age and older without restriction as to race, religion, creed, sex, national origin, political belief, or income. Members receive a discount on most classes and tours.
The Covey Center for the Arts - The Covey Center for the Arts is named for Sandra Merrill Covey. In 2007, the Covey Center for the Arts opened its doors with the goal to educate, enrich, endow and entertain. The Covey Center’s 670-seat performance hall hosts the Mayor’s Series for the Performing Arts, which has presented performers ranging from Kenny Loggins and George Winston to events like Bye Bye Birdie and Thriller.
The Brinton Black Box Theater seats 60, and is home to a series of plays and musicals. In addition to these performing spaces, the Covey Center also houses an art gallery, with exhibits that rotate monthly, and three dance studios. Most of these spaces are available for rent, and are much in demand by local performing groups.
Provo Recreation Center and The Veterans Pool - Because of the Provo Rec Center and the Veterans Pool, there are a variety of aquatic activities for people of all ages to enjoy year round. The Provo Recreation Center Pool is an indoor year round pool and the Veterans Memorial Pool is an outdoor seasonal pool.
Swimming under the supervision of certified lifeguards is a safe and healthy activity that provides many fitness benefits and an enjoyable recreational experience. Aquatic activities include lap swimming, recreational swimming and diving, deep and shallow water aerobics, swimming and diving lessons for ages from 6 months to adults.
PERSONNEL:
Second, I will report on the personnel of this agency.
John Curtis - Provo City Mayor - Mayor Curtis is ultimately in charge of everything that goes on within the city. He is the only elected official in this chain of command.
Roger Thomas - Parks and Recreation Director
Scott Henderson - Assistant Recreation Director
Brian Smith - Recreation Supervisor- Brian is over the Center and its day to day activities to include classes, day camps, youth activities, and the management of these. Financial decisions are made by Brian in order stay within the allowed budget, which as of late has been a challenge.
Whitney Booth - Recreation Coordinator - Whitney is the assistant to the supervisor, she is in charge of the events that Provo city puts on. She is in charge of recreation leaders and interns. She works closely with her supervisor when planning events making sure budgets are accounted for risk management is assessed.
Eric Layland - Recreation Leader - Directly above all interns and volunteers involved with events going on throughout the city. In charge of planning events, coming up with ideas, and creating new activities for events
Melanie Anderson - Recreation Leader - Directly above all interns and volunteers involved with events going on throughout the city. In charge of planning events, coming up with ideas, and creating new activities for events
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE:
Finally, I will report on the financial structure of the agency. Unfortunately, I was unable to gain access to their budget information that they received from city tax payers. However, I do know that they charged admission for two events per year. Those events were the haunted house in October and First Night in December. All of their other activities were free admission. The Center does charge for membership, but this funding does not have an affect on event production, it goes to the city.
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