Senior Programs Recreation Lead (Part-Time)

Peninsula Metropolitan Park District; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

PenMet Parks is seeking a part-time Recreation Coordinator for Senior Programs to design, deliver, and evaluate activities for older adults. The role includes coordinating staff, volunteers, and contracted instructors, managing budgets, and building community partnerships to enhance wellbeing.

You will oversee planning and delivery of enrichment, health and fitness, arts, trips, and social activities, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible recreational programming experience for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site leadership and instruction to older adult program participants in classes, activities, and enrichment programs.
• Develops, plans, promotes, and implements all components of assigned program area, includes coordinating, administering and evaluation recreation programs.
• Creates program plans that include purpose, budget, target audience, logistics, schedules, and evaluation metrics.
• Prepares and presents program reports outlining performance measures, successes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains accurate records related to program operations, attendance, implementation, and performance measures.
• Ensures activities comply with Federal, State, and Local laws and standards, as well as District policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to improve systems, processes, and services.
• Evaluates and recommends new and existing programs, classes and events, considering District goals, community needs, and industry trends.
• Recruits, supervises, and evaluates staff, volunteers, and contracted instructors; works with other District staff to facilitate and coordinate training and coaching as needed.
• Manages contracted service providers, including procurement, contract development, evaluation, and invoice processing.
• Develops and manages annual and program-specific budgets; assists in developing program financial and other performance goals; reports on performance data and program insight to inform budget planning and decision making.
• Researches, purchases, and inventories supplies and equipment necessary for program delivery.
• Builds effective working relationships with community groups, businesses, agencies, to maximize programming and outreach.
• Coordinates with other District staff for the creation and distribution of marketing and promotional materials.
• Provides customer support—including phone assistance, registration, public inquiries, and complaint resolution—in a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrates responsibility and ownership for delivering results and meeting organizational objectives.
• Supports and maintains an inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, public administration, education, or related field(s)

Associate degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Public Administration and two additional years of experience

Job description

PenMet Parks is seeking a part-time Recreation Coordinator for Senior Programs to design, deliver, and evaluate activities for older adults. The role includes coordinating staff, volunteers, and contracted instructors, managing budgets, and building community partnerships to enhance wellbeing.

You will oversee planning and delivery of enrichment, health and fitness, arts, trips, and social activities, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.