Senior Center Recreation Coordinator- Volunteers & Community Partnership

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

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About The Position

This position plans, coordinates and manages all programs and activities of the Chilson Senior Center, budgeting, securing facilities, training of part-time and volunteer staff, marketing, and evaluations of all classes and activities. Position involves extensive customer contact and administrative support. The salary range for this position is $29.18- $39.39 per hour with a hiring range of $29.18 - $34.28 , depending on qualifications and experience. First reading applicants to take place Monday, 3.9.26. A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred. Bring your passion for people to a role that strengthens the heart of our community. As Coordinator of Volunteer and Community Partnership, you’ll connect older adults with meaningful programs, empower volunteers, and build partnerships that make aging vibrant, supported, and joyful. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Recreation, Health, Gerontology or a related field required.
2 years of relevant professional experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
CPR/First Aid required, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to work well with others, and ability to plan, organize and create innovative activities required.
Must possess a sound knowledge of event management.
Working knowledge of modern office equipment and software.
High quality customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate in a positive, friendly, and professional manner with staff and the general public to promote service excellence.
Discern and maintain confidentiality.
Plan, organize and prioritize work and manage multiple tasks, short and long-term, in a fast-paced environment.
Accurately maintain files, records, and reports.

Nice To Haves

Some Staff Supervision.
Some professional experience in recreation or with older adults.
Some cash handling experience highly desired.
An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate quality and excellence in service with a customer focus.
Stay abreast of trends with older adults and align activities and programs to engage with a wide variety of interest and needs.
Prepares and maintains files and reports for budgets and use patterns.
Provides good public relations by notifying class participants and instructors of class cancellations, processes class refunds, receiving and replying to all correspondence.
Supervise senior leisure interest activities and programs.
Provide a comprehensive training program for all part-time instructors, volunteers and activity leaders.
Complete all employee life cycle processes including hiring and performance management.
Ensure instructors/coaches have proper class set-ups, rosters, and equipment needs; provides on-site supervision of programs and classes, manages safety protocol.
Front desk management, engaging guests, providing excellent customer service and administrative responsibilities.
Develop and coordinate annual special events by recruiting sponsorships and donations for the events; order appropriate prizes and awards manage special promotions, organize and supervise overall event.
Recruit and train volunteers.
Coordinate with community, health and social agencies to enhance senior service programs and activities.
Provides administrative support to the Chilson Senior Advisory Committee and collaborate with Chairperson.
Manage the insurance based fitness program enrollments, verifies eligibility, processes renewals and refunds, and membership cancellations.
Create and submit promotional articles to various newspapers, senior publications and other media outlets.
Maintain correspondence and other files; ensuring office supplies are well organized and adequately stocked; providing expertise on basic operation and maintenance of any office equipment.
Assists in emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program