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 role for those who enjoy working with older adults and creating 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 learning more about overall operations at our Center 50+. Gain further experience working with the public and providing customer service to a diverse group of people.
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 the 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; assisting Director/ Program Coordinator with special projects such as coordinating special programs or events’ and provide back-up coverage/support to Center 50+ staff in varied programs, with primary assignment being evening and weekend programming and rental support.
This job posting will close when we have filled the position which may be sooner than the closing date. We will be reviewing applications every Tuesday.
Additional Job Duties And Responsibilities
Assist with planning, preparing, and leading program activities and special events.
Explain policies and procedures within the workplace and the public.
Perform a variety of duties in the Point-of-Sale System, including end of day balancing, and cash handling.
Provide program staff support; assist clients and caregivers with activities.
Act as a substitute leader when the program coordinator assigns tasks.
Provide friendly and uplifting customer service to all.
Setup and troubleshoot audio/video equipment.
Set up and take down tables and chairs in preparation of classes, special events, and rentals.
Be calm, creative, and flexible in managing stressful or emergency situations.
Work involves leadership of a wide variety of activities: Directing recreational activities at programmed recreation site, planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of programs delivered.
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 performed in-office at the 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.)
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: $18.90 to $24.12 an hour.
What are the minimum qualifications?
Must pass the pre-employment background check and a drug test (including marijuana). In some cases, may include a fingerprint background check (clearance must be maintained throughout employment.)
Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards .
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Four years or more of advanced leadership or instructional experience, or specialized education/certification, in recreation, education, sports, gerontology, with demonstrated program development experience and training working with adults in a recreational setting, or any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
First aid training and CPR/AED certification (or must have the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire). City-Paid Training provided for those not certified.
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
Strong organizational skills;
Experience working with seniors and ability to remain calm in all circumstances;
Experience demonstrating ability to meet deadlines;
Knowledge of behavior management and positive redirection techniques;
Basic computer experience (MS Office, MS Teams, social media, etc.);
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, coworkers, and supervisors;
Ability to work with diverse groups of people and work cooperatively with others in a leadership role;
Comfort with managing stressful or emergency situations in a calm manner;
Experience with Point of Sale systems and registration software;
Multi-task effectively and keep command of room with constant interruptions and special client needs;
Ability to work independent with minimal supervision;
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 180,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A Full-service City, Salem 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 has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Recreation Coordinator or view by clicking here .
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. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.
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