Recreation Coordinator - Senior Center

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this full-time position designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates a variety of recreation and social service programs, activities, and special events for all age groups; ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends; maintains supervisory responsibilities for part-time staff; and performs other duties as assigned. This position will be assigned to the Senior Center.

The Recreation Coordinator, Senior Center will be assigned to the Senior Center and will be responsible for helping to create a positive environment for Senior Citizens through the creation and implementation of workshops, coordination of activities such as the Montclair Walkers Club and senior trips, conducting outreach activities, and helping to implement grant deliverables.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing special events, recreational, sports, social, and educational activities and programs held at various schools and City facilities; this position may be responsible for volunteer, youth, sports or senior citizen programming; reviews program and budget expenditures; assist in developing budget; researches and prepares specific justifications; evaluates program attendance, participant responses and cost, and make recommendations regarding the continuance of programs;

create new programs; participates in long‑term planning to assess future recreation needs; prepares written and oral reports; maintains records and develops reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required; assists with grant research and writing, implementation, fundraising and sponsorship development activities; directs, supervises; evaluates part‑time staff; and performs other duties as assigned or required;

coordinates activities and resources of community groups; maintains prompt and regular attendance. May be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays; serves as Department representative with external organizations; attends and/or speaks at meetings, community and professional functions, and conferences as assigned.

This position reports to a full‑time supervisor in the Human Services Department.

• Principles of municipal recreation programs and municipal government organizations and functions
• Leadership skills
• Equipment and supplies used for recreational activities
• Recreational, cultural, and social needs in the community
• Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation, human services activities
• Computer programs including Microsoft Office
• Working with the public, community based agencies, and schools

• Ability to develop programs and services in accordance with community needs and for all ages
• Good communication skills, both written and oral; make program presentations, develop and maintain effective relationships with all participants, volunteers, and staff, and be an effective team player; elicit community and organization support for programs; prepare and distribute publicity concerning new and ongoing recreation programs and activities; supervise, train, and evaluate part‑time personnel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to fluently read, write, and speak in Spanish is desirable

A High School Diploma or equivalent and an Associate degree or equivalent in college units, i.e., 90 quarter or 60 semester units or four years experience working with the public in the recreation, social service, or a related field is preferred. Related experience and/or training in planning, organizing activities, community work, work with senior and/or youth, and supervisorial responsibilities is desired.

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Valid First Aid and CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle; to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, running, throwing, and stooping in the performance of daily activities, including leading recreational activities.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.