(PT) Recreation Coordinator - Senior Center

City of Gahanna • Oh 43230, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference in the lives of adults and seniors while helping create memorable experiences and meaningful connections. This role provides front-desk customer service, coordinates trips and activities, supports program operations, and serves as a key resource for participants. Responsibilities include assisting with registration, communicating with members, organizing events and excursions, and providing on-site support during trips and special programs. Candidates should enjoy working with people, have strong organizational skills, and be comfortable with a flexible schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in general recreation programming OR; Associate’s degree in Parks and Recreation or related field of study and one (1) year of experience in general recreation programming OR; Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or related field of study.
• Current and valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current American Red Cross Instructor or willingness to obtain.
• Canoe or kayak instructor certification or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Adaptive Paddling certification or endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as site coordinator for recreation programs, activities, and events.
• Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating community events and recreational activities for all age groups; prepares planning documents and needs assessments for events.
• Supports Recreation division with administrative functions including, recordkeeping, office organization, financial reporting and preparing documents for certifications.
• Provides internal and external customer service including but not limited to answering phones, communicating with customers, registering participants, collecting money and balancing cash drawers.
• Assists with creation, distribution, and record keeping of marketing, public information, and funding materials.
• Maintains necessary equipment, supplies and cleanliness of facilities for safe daily operations.
• Maintains program registrations, memberships, payments, deposits, and filing of records.

Benefits

• The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($24.06 hourly - $29.47 hourly). Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education or other factors exceed the qualifications for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level