The City of Salem is hiring a part-time, Evening and Weekend Recreation Coordinator to work at Center 50+ (10-20 hours per week). We welcome everyone interested to apply!
Make an impact:
Help us serve our senior community by coordinating evening and weekend recreational programs at our Center 50+ facility. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with older adults and fostering a sense of community. Learn more about our current programs and events by clicking here.
Learn and grow:
You'll have the opportunity to improve your program implementation and coordination skills while gaining insight into the overall operations of Center 50+. You'll build valuable experience working with the public and providing customer service to a diverse community.
What you will do:
Support our programs at the Center 50+, City of Salem Senior Center Building. The Evening and Weekend Recreation Coordinator position involves monitoring the Center during day, evening, and weekend hours; opening, closing, and securing the building; performing a variety of recreational, custodial, and clerical tasks; assisting building patrons, instructors, and volunteers; supporting the Director/Program Coordinator with special projects such as coordinating special programs or events; and providing back-up coverage and support to Center 50+ staff in various programs, with a primary focus on evening and weekend programming and rental support.
Additional job duties and responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, preparing, and facilitating program activities and special events.
- Communicate and clarify workplace policies and procedures to staff and the public.
- Perform a variety of duties in the Point-of-Sale System, including end of day balancing, and cash handling.
- Support program staff support by assisting clients and caregivers during activities.
- Serve as a substitute leader when the program coordinator assigns tasks.
- Deliver friendly, positive, and professional customer service to all.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot audio/video equipment.
- Arrange and dismantle tables and chairs for classes, special events, and rentals functions.
- Be calm, creative, and flexible when managing stressful or emergency situations.
Work involves leadership of a wide variety of activities, including directing recreational activities at programmed recreation sites, as well as planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of delivered programs.
Work schedule:
This is a part-time position limited to 1,200 work hours in a calendar year. The job duties of this position are primarily performed in-office at Center 50+ during our standard business hours of operation: Wednesday–Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (varied), and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (varied). While most work is conducted at Center 50+, some duties may be performed off-site at local parks and agency partner locations as needed.
Learn more about the Senior and Center 50+ at: https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/seniors-and-center-50
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- Paid sick time in accordance with City policies.
- A fun team environment and an opportunity to help your community.
- Salary Range: $19.47 to $24.84 an hour.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- 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.
- Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
Preferred Qualifications (not required to apply):
- Fitness Certification
- Activity Director Certification
- Bilingual language skills
What you will bring along:
- Experience demonstrating strong organizational skills;
- Experience working with seniors and ability to remain calm in all circumstances;
- Experience meeting deadlines in a timely and efficient manner;
- Knowledge of behavior management and positive redirection techniques;
- Experience using basic computer programs, including MS Office, MS Teams, social media platforms;
- Experience communicating effectively with the public, coworkers, and supervisors;
- Experience working with diverse groups of people and work cooperatively with others in a leadership role;
- Knowledge of managing stressful or emergency situations in a calm and composed manner;
- Experience using Point of Sale systems and registration software;
- Experience multi-tasking and maintaining control of a room with constant interruptions and special client needs;
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision;
- Knowledge of responsible decision-making, with a mature and professional approach.
About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Recreation Coordinator.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
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