Activity Specialist - Older Adults (Castle Hill YMCA)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate a monthly calendar of activities (games and sports, arts and crafts, technology, birthday celebrations, excursions, etc.)
• Distribute the calendar of activities and manage participant sign-ups.
• Promote engagement in recreational activities that stimulate the mind and body to support emotional and physical health.
• Ensure activities are engaging, suitable, and enjoyable for Older Active Adults.
• Ensure facility and safety guidelines are followed.
• Distribute and collect satisfaction surveys, collate the data, and adjust activities accordingly.
• Take and maintain attendance and/or an interactions log and submit it to the Data Manager daily.
• Purchase the items needed for activities, setting up rooms for activities, and events.
• Oversee participants to ensure they are safe and following the rules and instructions.
• Report and document incidents as mandated by the YMCA of Greater New York and funders.
• Attend meetings, in-service training, and workshops as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
• Support all aspects of programming, including, but not limited to, community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
• Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
• Participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with older adults.
• Experience in facilitating classes, groups, and activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, internet, and database administration.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.