Aging Recreation Specialist
About the Role
Aging Recreation Specialists develop, plan, implement, and evaluate recreation programs and supportive services for older adults. They train and supervise full-time and part-time recreation leaders, interns, and volunteers, and serve as a liaison with public and private agencies, community groups, businesses, and the general public. Responsibilities include leading special projects, making presentations, writing reports and employee evaluations, participating in staff selection, preparing budget estimates, recruiting volunteers, and promoting events.
Employees in this role represented by the Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled for the following wage increases:
- 3.5% effective 7/1/27
- 2% effective 7/1/28
- 2% effective 1/1/29
Aging Recreation Specialists who obtain and maintain a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Recreation Therapist Certification (RTC) credential are eligible for an additional 10% pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Social Work, Gerontology, Kinesiology, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (1 year of experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college units).
- One year of full-time experience developing, planning, and implementing recreation programs and supportive services for older adults.
- Valid California Class C Driver License at the time of hire. You must provide your own vehicle for mileage reimbursement.
- In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all Recreation Specialists must undergo tuberculosis (TB) testing upon hire and every four years thereafter.
Qualifications
Highly Desirable:
- Experience leading or supervising staff.
- Public relations and marketing experience.
- Experience working with community agencies.
- Volunteer management and recruitment experience.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Publisher, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.