Senior Services Program Leader

City-of-Deer-Park; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Deer Park is seeking a General Purpose position within the Senior Services division to handle administrative tasks, front desk duties, and support programs, day trips and events. The role reports to the Recreation Specialist and Senior Services Supervisor and may supervise part‑time aides in evenings, weekdays and holidays.

Flexibility and strong computer skills are essential. The person will drive city vehicles, manage registrations and reports, and assist with training and performance

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer usage and basic office skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Commercial Driver's License: Required or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general operation of the game room and program rentals with staff.
• Assist with day trips and overnight trips as assigned.
• Supervise Program Aides in evenings, weekdays and holidays.
• Drive City vehicles including trucks, vans and buses.
• Be available Monday thru Sunday during the year.
• Handle online registrations, reports, open/close buildings, light custodial work, lead programs and assist with events and rentals; run errands.
• Assist with training program duties, scheduling, and evaluations for Program Aides.
• Assist with training programming duties, scheduling, and evaluations for program aides.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of computer usage

Flexible

Office skills

Finance skills

Education

Work experience with the public desired

Tools

Personal computer

Calculator

Copy/fax/scan machine

Phone

Portable radio

Automobile

Hand truck

IPAD

Tablet

Cell phone

Registration software

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE Position

leads a variety of administrative and semi-skilled tasks in the operation of programs, front desk, and special events for the Senior Services division, may assist other divisions if needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Position

works and leads under the general supervision of the Recreation Specialist, Senior Services Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Partially

supervises part-time program aides with the help of the Recreation Specialist, Senior Services Supervisor

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• May oversee the general operation of the game room and program rentals with the assistance of the Recreation Specialist, Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor
• Assist with programs day trips and overnight trips as assigned or as needed
• Will Supervise Program Aides in the evenings, weekdays & holidays
• Drive City vehicles including trucks, passenger vans and buses
• Must be available Monday thru Sunday during the year
• Typical duties will include but not limited to: online registration/memberships, completing required reports, opening/closing buildings for meetings, light custodial duties, lead programs and assist with special events, work rentals, clean vehicles, run errands, administrative duties
• Assist with training program duties, scheduling, and performance evaluations for Program Aides
• Assist with training programming duties, scheduling, and performance evaluations for program aides.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

As assigned by department

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience: work experience with the public desired, good communication skills, knowledge of computer usage, great attitude, flexible, office skills, finance skills
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Customer Service skills required
• Tools & Equipment Used: (Not limited to) personal computer, calculator, copy/fax/scan machine, phone, portable radio, automobile, hand truck, IPAD, tablet, cell phone, computer / registration software.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Commercial Driver's License: Required or ability to obtain one

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable modifications may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee is required to sit, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift.The employee is occasionally asked to lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. and sometimes lift and/or more than 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job and includes close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.

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 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.