Older Adult Program Facilitator

Township of Upper St Clair; Upper St. Clair (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Township of Upper St. Clair seeks an Older Adult Program Facilitator to plan and coordinate a community recreation program for Older Adults, including cultural arts, physical and health activities, and special classes. You work under the Director of Recreation and Leisure Services to deliver diverse programming.

The role involves managing transportation applications, meals, meetings, trips, and coordinating with township staff and facilities to meet the needs of older adults.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of older adult recreation philosophy, planning, and administration.
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, and techniques for older adult programs.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct diverse activities for older adults and to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements activities for Older Adults in Upper St. Clair.
• Manages transportation program applications for senior citizens.
• Plans meals and supervises weekly lunches and cleanup.
• Oversees membership recruitment and records.
• Organizes day trips and coordinates meetings, classes, and events.
• Coordinates needs with Township personnel, budget, and facilities.
• Assists with individual and group concerns and responds to inquiries.

Skills

Older adult recreation philosophy

Communication skills

First Aid and CPR

Meal organization

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in gerontology, family and consumer sciences, social work, or related field

Associate’s degree in gerontology, family and consumer sciences, social work, or related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, and coordinates a community recreation program for Older Adult including cultural arts, physical activities, health activities, and special interest classes and programs. The Older Adult Program Facilitator works under the general supervision of the Director of Recreation and Leisure Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, and implements activities and programs for the United Senior Citizens of Upper St. Clair.
• Processes applications for transportation programs for senior citizens.
• Plans, purchases, and supervises the preparations and serving of weekly lunches and supervises the cleanup of facilities after each activity.
• Oversees recruitment of new members and maintains all records pertaining to membership.
• Organizes and implements a variety of day trips.
• Organizes and supervises all meetings, classes, and events as required.
• Coordinates the needs and interests of Older Adults with the Township personnel, budget, and facilities.
• Assists with individual and group concerns.
• Responds to inquiries regarding programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of older adult recreation philosophy, planning, and administration.
• Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, and techniques utilized in an older adult recreation program.
• Skill in the operation of the equipment listed below; skill in performing First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in an older adult recreation and leisure program; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, participants, and others; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to understand the special needs of and work effectively with Older Adult; ability to organize meals for large groups.
• Food protection manager certification within 90 days of employment.

Education and Experience

• A combination of experience and education will be considered including a bachelor’s degree in gerontology, family and consumer sciences , social work, or a related field with one to two (1-2) years of related experience, an associate’s degree in gerontology, family and consumer sciences , social work, or a similar field with three to five (3-5) years of related experience, or equivalent work experience preferably related to working with older adults .

EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal computer, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; public address system; and all kitchen equipment and utensils used in the preparation of meals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, equipment, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Updated October 2026