TYPICAL DUTIES:
Provide administrative support for the Senior Services Coordinator; develop, plan, implement, schedule, and supervise social activities, wellness programs; trips, various recreational classes; and special events specifically for people age 50+; perform some hands-on teaching functions; research and develop new senior programs; promote programs and facility utilizing various methods; attend and monitor activities as required; recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate seasonal and part-time employees; create the monthly newsletter and perform data input; obtain program and newsletter sponsorships when necessary; coordinate maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facilities; monitor and schedule senior center spaces; assist in budget preparation and evaluate program expenditures and revenues; promote safety in all aspects of the job; explain and enforce department policies; perform public relations and promote programs to encourage community involvement; serve as liaison with participant groups and organizations; work nights and weekends when necessary; perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:
Supervise seasonal and part-time employees in various program areas.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, public officials and the public. (Daily)
Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
Effectively communicate, orally and in writing. (Daily)
Maintain CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications. (Daily)
Possess a thorough knowledge of program development, marketing, methods and techniques of adult, therapeutic or geriatric recreation. (Daily)
Effectively analyze, plan, organize, implement and evaluate senior recreation programs, supervise and conduct program activities. (Daily)
Possess some general knowledge and/or skills with arts and crafts, fitness/wellness programming and event planning. (Daily)
Possess a Valid Nebraska Driver’s License. (Daily)
Prepare, organize and file records, reports and other documents. (Daily)
Use computer to manage information. (Daily)
Effectively budget, purchase and handle money. (Daily)
Maintain equipment and facility. Daily)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work Type: Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Climbing/Balancing: Moderate, ability to sit and stand
Walking: Moderate amount required
Stooping/Bending: Frequently
Stand/Sit: Sit about 50 percent of the time
Reaching: Moderate, overhead as well as horizontal
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally operates equipment requiring moderate ability
Manual Dexterity: Occasionally operates equipment requiring moderate ability
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside
Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible
Wet/Dry: Adverse conditions possible
Noise/Vibrations: Minimal exposure to equipment
Hazards: Minimal exposure to equipment
Fumes/Dust/Odors: Minimal exposure
Infectious Diseases: Moderate exposure
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to read and comprehend written material
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions
Ability to understand mathematical concepts and basic arithmetic
Ability to think logically and quickly during an emergency
