Senior Recreation Programs Lead

City-of-Signal-Hill,-C; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Signal Hill is seeking a Senior Recreation Specialist for the Community Services Division to plan, develop, and oversee programs and events for senior citizens and support city-wide special events.

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, you will organize and implement a wide range of activities, coordinate permits, manage staff, and assist with budgets to deliver inclusive programs for the community.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree with 15 completed units in gerontology, recreation, social services, or related field.
• Two (2) years increasingly responsible experience in providing recreation programming for Senior Citizens and implementing community-wide special events.
• Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required. Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize programs; promote and implement programs and/or special events within the Parks, Recreation, Library Services Departments.
• Organize and schedule a wide range of recreation programs including excursions and activities for youth/adults.
• Perform administrative duties to support department operations, including filing, records, reports, and payments.

Skills

Child care basics

Program development

Budgeting

Purchasing

Computer skills

Staff supervision

Program effectiveness

Stakeholder relations

Safety compliance

Public relations

Education

Associate of Arts degree (gerontology/recreation)

Two years of related recreation programming experience

Driver license; First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Word processing

Computer terminals

Job description

The City of Signal Hill is seeking a Senior Recreation Specialist for the Community Services Division to plan, develop, and oversee programs and events for senior citizens and support city-wide special events.

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, you will organize and implement a wide range of activities, coordinate permits, manage staff, and assist with budgets to deliver inclusive programs for the community.