Program Coordinator for Seniors

About the role

The Salvation Army’s Kroc Community Center is hiring a Program Coordinator for Seniors. This position offers a competitive benefit package including generous paid time off, an employer-funded pension plan, and voluntary insurance options.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements recreation programs for senior citizens such as social-recreation activities, arts and crafts, educational programs, and trips/excursions.
• Directs, coordinates, and monitors the work of volunteers.
• Determines program needs through target group assessment.
• Plans and coordinates special events to enhance the quality of life for senior participants.
• Supervises volunteers to assist with the needs of the senior program.
• Drive passenger vans to and from various senior center activities and programs.
• Plans and coordinates special senior events such as Thanksgiving Luncheon, field trips, and social activities.
• Organize and provide quality services in a cost-effective manner.
• Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Obtain first aid/CPR certificate within 6 months after hire date.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Two years of college, business school, or specialized education focused on seniors. Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred Work Experience: Two years’ experience as a recreation leader or related experience in a public or private recreation program involving the planning, scheduling, implementation and supervision of recreation programs for senior citizens; or substituting successful completion of college level course work in recreation, physical education, gerontology, or a related field for the experience.

Qualifications

• Must understand Senior citizen programming-philosophies, principles and practices.
• Must have an understanding of Community resources available for older adults.
• Must be able to plan and organize recreation programs for older adults.
• Must be able to work well with older adults.
• Communicate and express ideas effectively, both verbally and written.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.