Recreation Coordinator I (Senior Services)

Under direct supervision from the Senior Services Recreation Supervisor, this position will develop and implement safe and healthy arts & craft activities for community seniors and adults with adaptive needs. This position will maintain an environment of meaningful engagement in a respectful manner. This position will also support, assist and work in collaboration when necessary with the Recreation Coordinator II team in all other on-site and off-site activities as needed and directed. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt. This is a job progression position.

Essential Functions:  Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification

1. Arts and Crafts:  Researches, plans, and implements the arts & crafts activities component of the program while applying maximum creativity and initiative.

• Responsible for ordering all supplies needed in a timely manner and maintain a consistent inventory of these supplies to include maintaining a well-kept and organized storage of this inventory.
• Ensures all arts and crafts projects have clear directions, simple instructions, and/or visual prototypes for senior understanding.  
• Makes recommendations for Arts and Crafts enhancements to include executing enhancements as directed by division and department leadership.
• Strives to incorporate O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) customs, culture and traditions into the program’s arts and crafts.
• Participates in efforts to gauge Seniors interests and needs along with planning and implementation methods to meet those needs.
• Maintains a consistency in quality of projects across all recreation sites: Salt River Senior Center, the Way of Life Facility, and the Lehi Community Building.

2. On-site and On-Community Events:   Supports the Recreation Coordinator II team with on-site and community-site events as needed.

• Assists the Recreation Coordinator II team with event set-up, decorations, tear-down and clean-up.
• Assists event participants while they exit transportation vehicles, vans, shuttles, and busses.

• Greets and welcomes event participants and assists with event sign-up sheets. 
• Ensures meaningful engagement is occurring with all participants during the event to include checking in on them to ensure a quality experience for all.
• Help with food service as needed.
• May provide driver services and transportation services as needed.

3. Senior Outings and Trips:   Supports the Recreation Coordinator II team with off-site events as needed.

• Adheres to all established safety requirements as indicated by the event coordinator and helps to ensure safety of trip participants. 
• Attends all meetings required for each off-site event as indicated by the trip’s lead Coordinator II.
• Supports the Coordinator II team as an extra eyes-and-ear to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful experience for trip participants.
• Chaperone, engage, and escort trip participants before, during, and after trip.
• Attend post-trip meeting and offer feedback and suggestions that will enhance future engagements.
• May provide driver services and transportation services as needed.
• Supports the Coordinator II team with any other assignments as needed.

4. Companionship: Provides principal engagement in a kind, patient, and respectful manner.

• Will deliver quality customer service and meaningful companionship to all senior and adults with disabilities at all times while program participants are involved in any event or while they are on campus.

5. Miscellaneous:  Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history, and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreational programs for Seniors.
• Knowledge of procedures for developing and implementing a variety of recreational and related activities and programs for Seniors through Community participation.
• Knowledge at a basic level of geriatrics and the aging process.
• Knowledge of a variety of assistive devices, including but not limited to, a cane, walker, and wheelchair.
• Knowledge of how to care for Senior participants in a safe and structured fashion.

• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with SRPMIC co-workers, Community Members, Seniors, families, other service providers, and the public.
• Skill operating a variety of standard office equipment including photocopiers, FAX machines, and personal computers to fulfill job requirements.
• Skill with planning, scheduling, and excellent time management.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to utilize the personal computer and related software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain and promote safe practices for the operation of recreational equipment.
• Ability to develop, plan, organize and implement recreation programs and activities.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR techniques.
• Ability to work non-standard work hours.
• Ability to drive various SRPMIC vehicles including the 15-passenger van.

Education & Experience: Graduation from High School or a GED equivalent is required.

• For enrolled Community members without a GED, must obtain a GED.  Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC.
• One (1) year full-time recreation related work with a Senior population preferred
• An Associate’s degree in a gerontology related field is preferred.
• The ability to speak the Pima or Maricopa language preferred.
• Food Handler, CPR, and First Aid certifications required within 6 months of hire.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including fingerprinting, and have no prior convictions of offenses to children or elders.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.   

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date. 

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted. 

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Salary : $46,263 - $60,146