SENIOR SERVICES INSTRUCTOR Grade 12

Fulton County•North Fulton Alpharetta Location, GA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an unclassified, full-time position in the Department of Senior Services, located at 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta GA 30022. The specific area of assignment is Art Instructor, specializing in teaching various visual art techniques using mediums such as painting, drawing, clay, textile, jewelry making, and crafts. The role involves teaching art classes, workshops, and programming to enrich the lives of older adults and conducting outreach activities to foster partnerships with community and Arts and Culture resource networks. The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to providing therapeutic, fitness, aquatic, life enrichment, or recreational activities for aging Fulton County citizens. Responsibilities include assessing participants' needs and abilities and developing programs around their capabilities.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, or a related field required.
Two years of experience teaching therapeutic or recreational programs.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Nice To Haves

May be required to possess and maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
May be required to possess and maintain certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist as issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.

Responsibilities

Assists with and/or performs planning, organizing, promoting and directing of assigned senior programs and activities: in addition to the instruction of classes, responsibilities may include fund raising, preparing flyers, planning, directing volunteers, and setting up for special events.
Conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels; recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired/requested by participants; and obtains instruction in activities.
Develops class curriculum and class calendars: conducts needs assessments to plan and develop recreational activities around clients' needs and capabilities; researches best practices for assigned area participation; and develops re-assessment milestones to determine progression proficiency of participants.
Collects and analyzes data related to assigned program and maintains database of participants.
Coordinates senior programming activities with community groups and other agencies: recruits, screens, and trains volunteers, interns majoring in therapeutic recreation, and other community service providers in support of senior programs.
Inspects facilities, grounds, and equipment for unsafe conditions: prepares assigned facility for classes/events; sets up tables and chairs, exercise equipment, or audio or visual; arranges facilities, meeting rooms and equipment according to daily schedules, programs and projects of the assigned area.
Enforces established safety precautions, policies, procedures, and regulations of the area of assignment.
Assists with front desk administration: provides telephone and walk in customer service; provides information and answers questions; assists with program registration; takes and delivers messages; and directs individuals to appropriate department or individual as needed.
May oversee facility operations related to assigned class instruction: opens and closes facilities; locks and unlocks doors and windows at appropriate times; checks lights; sets and clears security alarm; and maintains temperature settings of heat or air conditioning.
Collects, records, and deposits fees, maintaining appropriate accounting according to established departmental policy and procedure; prepares documents and reports related to the collection of fees and deposits.
Ensures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for area of assignment; reports damage, losses or maintenance needs to supervisor.
Performs routine cleaning and/or maintenance of assigned grounds, facilities, and equipment and inspects such for proper and safe operating condition.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations: maintains sign-in sheets for activities or events; compiles figures for assigned activity and enters in monthly reports; maintains records of income and expenses; prepares documents such as daily cash reports, attendance records, registration forms, work orders, receipts, vehicle maintenance logs, or other items; ensures all administrative work performed is properly recorded, filed, and processed according to department policy and procedure.
Performs other related duties as required.