What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seniors Activity Coordinator position at City of Longview?
Plans and coordinates assigned recreation facility operations on behalf of the City's Parks and Recreation Department. The Seniors Activity Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, directs, and coordinates a comprehensive program of recreational, social, health, wellness, and cultural activities for citizens fifty-five years of age and older; teaches instructional classes; performs facility maintenance; prepares and maintains program/facility records and documentation; and supervises assigned personnel.
- Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of assigned City recreation facilities including program administration, customer service, and facility maintenance.
- Provides for the delivery of high quality recreation facilities and services to citizens.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and oversees programs, activities, and events for citizens 55 years of age and older
- Designs, develops, and distributes flyers, monthly newsletters, and other marketing materials used to advertise recreation activities and programming.
- Prepares and/or decorates facilities for all activities and events, setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and other required equipment as needed. Additionally, prepares food for special events as required.
- Teaches instructional classes.
- Plans, organizes, and drives van for day trips.
- Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations to ensure effective program delivery.
- Performs a variety of administrative duties; compiles statistical data; prepares and maintains program/facility records, reports, and documentation.
- Coordinates and participates in maintaining assigned recreation facilities; monitors and ensures facilities are safely and properly maintained; identifies and addresses maintenance requirements; performs routine repairs.
- Orders office, facility, and program supplies; monitors and maintains supply inventories.
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff/volunteer compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitors, tracks, and records volunteer hours and work activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years recreation programming experience, including one year supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- First Aid/CPR are required within 6 months of employment.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Work is performed in and around municipal recreation facilities.
- Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing ladders, performing maintenance work, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to variable weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids is involved.
Salary : $40,571