Part-Time Program Leader - Senior Wellness Center

About the role

This position is a part-time, 29 hour position and will report to the Senior Wellness Center. Scheduled hours are Monday 12p-5p, Tuesday-Thursday 1p-7p and Friday from 11a-5p. Applicant should be willing to work later on occasion and assist with P.M. programming.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and designing of programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department
• Researches and develops, and assists in researching and developing, content for programming
• Assists in community needs assessments
• Gathers and reserves supplies/equipment as needed
• Creates handouts and informational supplements
• Schedules programming
• Assists the implementation of, and implements, programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department
• Counsels and trains staff
• Conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels
• Recruits participants for new and existing classes
• Researches activities desired and requested by participants
• Gathers supplies and equipment
• Provides skill demonstrations as needed
• Provides customer service to clients and the public
• Receives and responds to questions and requests for information
• Provides assistance and information related to center programs, services, materials, or other issues in assigned area
• Researches problems and initiates problem resolution
• Enrolls clients for programs, services and materials
• Coordinates various programming and presentations for assigned area
• Communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools and related groups interested in education and development in assigned area
• Schedules speakers and presentations
• Schedules activities and demonstrations
• Plans, leads, and supervises participants at various events
• Coordinates monthly recreational/social activities
• Arranges and organizes physical space and/or transportation
• Contacts various venues to schedule activities
• Recruits participants
• Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for assigned department
• Creates and distributes flyers, schedules, calendars, brochures, emails and other promotional materials
• Maintains and updates email/mailing distribution lists
• Attends public events/meetings
• Provides clerical support, as needed
• Completes, prepares and submits reports and forms on activities
• Updates weekly and monthly calendar
• Transcribes meeting minutes
• Utilizes petty cash fund
• Maintains inventory of publications and other information for distribution
• Provides information and input regarding program activities, services, and needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience providing programs
• Experience working with the older adult community, or within a community/recreation center environment
• Experience assisting with event planning (including group activities, group trips and maintaining the calendar of center activities)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License