Senior Center Coordinator

Job Description

Senior Center Coordinator (715)

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation, physical education, or an approved related field; and one year of paid experience in supervision of public recreation programs for older adults involving supervision of part-time recreation leaders, personnel, and volunteers (2,000 hours of part-time and/or internship experience is equivalent to one year of full-time experience).

License

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license is required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a professional position in the classified service, responsible for assisting the Senior Center Director in a community-wide program of recreational activities for older adults. The incumbent is expected to perform routine and complex staff work in recreation and take specific responsibility for assigned portions of recreation programs and supervisory work of temporary personnel.

Typical Duties

Under general supervision: plans and organizes assigned recreational activities; works with subordinate recreation workers and volunteers to develop programs suitable for and adapted to the needs of senior citizens; interviews and trains temporary personnel and volunteers; assists in planning and organizing general City-wide recreational programs and in evaluating them with the Senior Center Director; prepares and controls equipment inventory, stock deliveries, and inspects and oversees equipment care and use; interprets departmental policies to the public; develops and prepares routine and complex reports; plans special programs; assists in preparing budget recommendations; schedules and supervises the use of facilities for participant groups; collects and accounts for fees and charges; approves applications for use of the Senior Center space and equipment; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of: modern recreation principles and practices and recreational activities for older adults. Satisfactory ability to: organize and direct activities and special events; direct the activities of recreational workers and related personnel; speak effectively at public gatherings; and work cooperatively with co-workers and the public.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Center Director or other supervisor, as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises the work of part-time recreation personnel, contractual staff, instructors, and volunteers.

Other Requirements

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Special Conditions

Incumbents in this classification may be required to work unusual hours and a varying workweek to meet the recreational needs of Santa Clara senior citizens.

Conflict of Interest

Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.

Approved, December 1998