Senior Affairs Liaison (Senior Center)

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Little Rock seeks a supervisor for the Senior Centre at University Park within the Department of Parks and Recreation. You will oversee daily leisure and recreational activities for adults/seniors, ensuring adherence to all guidelines and maintaining program quality.

The role requires an Associate's degree in recreation or related field, plus two years planning/supervision and one year of supervisory experience, with certifications in First Aid/CPR, Lifeguarding and CPO/AFO, and a valid

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in recreation-related field required, with two years planning and supervision experience.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Must possess driver’s license and certifications (First Aid/CPR, Lifeguard, CPO/AFO) before employment.
• Availability to work outside normal hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of leisure and recreational activities and programs.
• Ensure center operates in compliance with guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Promote wellness, social engagement, and quality of life for adults and seniors at the Senior Centre.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Event and program planning

Adult/senior program coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Recreation Administration or related area

Arkansas Class D Driver's License

Standard First Aid and Community CPR certifications

Lifeguard certification (ARC)

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

Tools

N/A

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To supervise the day-to-day operations of various leisure and recreational activities, programs and special events that promote wellness, social engagement, and quality of life for adults and senior citizens at the Senior Centré at University Park in the Department of Parks and Recreation; ensures the center is operated in compliance with all applicable guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION:

Under Review by the Office of the City Attorney

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of an Associate's degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Parks Administration, Leisure Sciences, Physical Education, or a related area, two (2) years of experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising recreational and leisure adult/senior activities and programming, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess Standard First Aid and Community CPR certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR, before employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess certification as a Lifeguard from the American Red Cross before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) from the National Swimming Pool Foundations, OR Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) from the National Recreation and Park Association before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work outside normal working hours including shift assignments, nights, and weekends.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

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