Senior Affairs Recreation Assistant

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitate the health and fitness of senior citizens; instruct group exercise classes; provide a broad range of physical education and recreation activities designed to enhance the quality of life of older adults and maintain records of senior participants. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of recreation or fitness experience
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with senior citizens preferred.
Possession of a valid Group Exercise Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and implement fitness exercise routines for fitness classes; monitor participants and demonstrate exercises in a correct and safe manner.
Prepare facility for exercise classes; set up music, chairs, weights, exercise mats and bands; perform safety check of facility and equipment; return exercise equipment and supplies to proper storage after use.
Instruct seniors in water therapy exercises in adaptive aquatics program; procure items as needed for programs and special events.
Work directly with volunteers to teach class; participate in special events as required.
Maintain records of senior participants including attendance and volunteer hours; complete and submit monthly reports.
Attend senior affairs training sessions; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of senior fitness and wellness.
Attend senior affairs staff meetings; inform assigned supervisor of class status or issues as required.
Assist in the training of new and volunteer staff as needed; assist in the recruitment of volunteer staff.
Receive, document and deposit cash received for participation in program activities.
Promote senior health and fitness activities; distribute marketing material including posters and flyers.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.