Seniors Activity Coordinator

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

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.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• 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.
  
  

All Full-time Employees Receive

15 vacation days

10 paid holidays

15 sick days

Retirement Plan (Texas Municipal Retirement System) with a two to one match

Paid Health/Dental/Life Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Emergency Leave

Longevity Pay

Free employee health clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Employer City of Longview

Address 306 W. Whaley

Longview, Texas, 75601

Phone 903-237-1220

Website http://www.LongviewTexas.gov/Jobs