Evening and Weekend Recreation Coordinator
About The Position
The City of Salem is hiring a part-time, Evening and Weekend Recreation Coordinator to work at Center 50+. This role involves supporting recreational programs at the Center 50+ facility, including monitoring the center, opening and closing the building, performing recreational, custodial, and clerical tasks, assisting patrons, instructors, and volunteers, and supporting special projects. The primary assignment is evening and weekend programming and rental support, with potential for back-up coverage in varied programs. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with older adults and fostering a sense of community, offering a chance to improve program implementation and coordination skills while gaining insight into the operations of Center 50+.
Requirements
- Must pass the pre-employment background check and drug test (including marijuana).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards, depending on area of assignment.
- For some assignments, must pass criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance and Law Enforcement Data System certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
- Four years or more of advanced leadership or instructional experience, or specialized education/certification, in recreation, education, sports, gerontology, or related field, with demonstrated program development experience and training working with youth and adults in a recreational setting.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the Center during day, evening, and weekend hours.
- Open, close, and secure the building.
- Perform a variety of recreational, custodial, and clerical tasks.
- Assist building patrons, instructors, and volunteers.
- Assist Director/Program Coordinator with special projects such as coordinating special programs or events.
- Provide back-up coverage/support to Center 50+ staff in varied programs.
- Assist with planning, preparing, and leading program activities and special events.
- Explain policies and procedures within the workplace and to the public.
- Perform a variety of duties in the Point-of-Sale System, including end of day balancing, and cash handling.
- Provide program staff support; assist clients and caregivers with activities.
- Act as a substitute leader when the program coordinator assigns tasks.
- Provide friendly and uplifting customer service to all.
- Set up and troubleshoot audio/video equipment.
- Set up and take down tables and chairs in preparation of classes, special events, and rentals.
- Be calm, creative, and flexible in managing stressful or emergency situations.
- Direct recreational activities at programmed recreation site.
- Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate programs delivered.
Benefits
- Paid sick time in accordance with City policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
