Activity Assistant

GEARS Kids Center; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Job summary

GEARS Kids Center in Elizabethtown is seeking a part-time Senior Center Activity Assistant to aid in organizing programs for seniors aged 60 and over. Responsibilities include overseeing daily activities, supervising volunteers, and ensuring effective communication with participants.

The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and preferably experience working with older adults. A flexible schedule is essential, and certifications in CPR/First Aid and ServSafe are preferred. This role offers a starting salary of $13.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook.
• Ready to learn and use the Co-pilot online data tracking system.
• Preferred experience working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing and implementing recreational, educational, and social activities for seniors.
• Oversee and participate actively in daily programming at the senior center.
• Supervise work assignments of participants and community volunteers.

Skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office

Experience working with older adults

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Benefits

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

POSITION/FLSA

Senior Center Activity Assistant (Part-time/Non-Exempt)

SUPERVISOR

Reports to and works under the direct supervision of the Senior Center Director

HOURS

Varies. Day Hours. Weekend availability. Flexible work schedule.

SALARY

Starting at $13.00/hr.

NATURE OF WORK

The Senior Center Activity Assistant will assist the Senior Center Director and Senior Center Assistant Director with organizing, and implementing a diversified program of recreational, educational and social activities at the Senior Center that meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals aged 60 and over in our service area. Must be able to work independently and part of a team to achieve organizational and Lancaster County Office of Aging goals.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement daily programming, oversee and be an active participant/leader at all times within the senior center
• Supervise work assignments of participants, community volunteers
• Supervise lunch program
• Takes photos of programing for use in marketing via social media or written communication
• Stimulate cooperation among participants and strive to maintain group interest and involvement
• Uses afternoon planning and administration time effectively
• Maintain accurate/current records and complete reports in a timely manner (e.g., AAA, etc.)
• Assess the needs of participants experiencing difficulty and address appropriately, if necessary bring to director’s or OOA’s attention
• Educate participants in fundraising and encourage them to assist in planning and implementing successful events to support the senior center budget
• Assist in evaluating program outcomes
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings and trainings
• Coordinate transportation as needed
• Maintain knowledge of current county and state Senior Center Program Directive (APD) requirements
• Communicate and work effectively with participants, coworkers and the public
• Provide a safe environment for all senior center activities
• Light cleaning as necessary

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• Ability to learn and use Co-pilot our on-line data tracking system
• Preferred Experience working with older adults
• Current or willing to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
• Current or willing to obtain ServSafe Certification
• All applicants are subject to background checks/clearances

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a typical office setting; strength and agility to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds; stamina to stand and walk for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.