Salt Lake City Rec Center

My internship at a youth sports campBy Andrew Albers

Responsibilities

• Check People in at desk• Help make sure games go smoothly• Help referee games when needed• Clean up trash• In charge of flag football league• Set up drills• Coach teams in t-ball and football

Days working and hours

• In March and April I worked Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for 4 hours, 4 hours and 6 hours respectively

• In May, June and July I worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for 4 hours every day

Sports and services offered

• Soccer ages 3-5th grade• Tball ages 3-8• Flag football 1st-5th grade• Site rental during the evenings

Challenges

• Dealing with parents was the biggest challenge

• Finding a competitive balance all kids enjoy• Dealing with everyday issues such as lost shirts

or confusion on game time• Making sure there is no food or drinks at all

because we get fined if there is

Biggest Lessons Learned

• Parents appreciate a well run league more than if their kids have fun

• Return customers come from the parents view on the league not the kids

• Shorter games for younger kids is a must• Medals are appreciated by kids more than a

small trophy• Soccer is the biggest money maker