What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Center Programmer position at City of Bonner Springs?
General Definition of Work
Performs difficult administrative work providing management and oversight duties for the Senior Center. Work is performed under the general direction of the Recreation Director. Departmental supervision is exercised over personnel within the department.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Thorough knowledge of crafts, craft supplies, entertainment, and a working knowledge of computers and mathematics; skill using Microsoft Office software or other word processing, spreadsheet, and publishing software;
excellent public relations, organizational, financial, verbal and written communication skills; skill in operating a bus, computer, photocopier, and other office equipment; ability to understand and anticipate problems, to promote the Senior Center and activities, and to interpret written instructions, manuals, and reports; ability to schedule activities, meet deadlines, administer funds and budgets, work well with diverse peoples and interests, and maintain facilities and equipment; ability to plan and prepare meals in large quantities; ability to perform CPR and administer basic first-aid; ability to perform minor health maintenance tasks such as taking blood pressure, pulse, or disseminating health information to older adults; ability to demonstrate leadership, management, and technical skills through effective collaboration, team resources, progressive decision making, and personal responsibility; ability to be committed to the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the City of Bonner Springs; ability to obey and comply with all City ordinances and policies.
Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree in recreation administration, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, or related field, and moderate experience managing recreational activities for seniors, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and lifting, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Employee must have or be willing to obtain CPR training and AED training within 60 days of employment.
Valid driver's license.
Performs difficult administrative work providing management and oversight duties for the Senior Center. Work is performed under the general direction of the Recreation Director. Departmental supervision is exercised over personnel within the department.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Provides customer service by handling phone calls, emails, in-person questions, and activity registrations; provides tours and orients new patrons; develops policies and procedures; prepares reports.
- Prepares and monitors budget and all financial matters regarding the Center, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, accepting and balancing cash, and purchasing equipment.
- Meets social, physical, metal, and life needs of seniors through planning and participating in activities and outside resources at the Center and trips to area attractions.
- Procures supplies for meals; assists in preparing monthly lunches; schedules resources to visit the Center and organizes community service activities; plans annual fundraiser.
- Evaluates facility needs and appearance; arranges for repairs and interior design/decorations; evaluates contractor/vendor bids and quotes.
- Conducts marketing activities; monitors and maintains website and electronic message center; creates and mails monthly newsletter and annual brochure.
- Sets agenda and facilitates monthly committee meetings; represents City by presenting to various outside groups.
- Attends various workshops pertaining to senior citizen health and welfare issues to maintain up-to-date information about senior related topics.
- Performs other duties and activities as assigned.
Thorough knowledge of crafts, craft supplies, entertainment, and a working knowledge of computers and mathematics; skill using Microsoft Office software or other word processing, spreadsheet, and publishing software;
excellent public relations, organizational, financial, verbal and written communication skills; skill in operating a bus, computer, photocopier, and other office equipment; ability to understand and anticipate problems, to promote the Senior Center and activities, and to interpret written instructions, manuals, and reports; ability to schedule activities, meet deadlines, administer funds and budgets, work well with diverse peoples and interests, and maintain facilities and equipment; ability to plan and prepare meals in large quantities; ability to perform CPR and administer basic first-aid; ability to perform minor health maintenance tasks such as taking blood pressure, pulse, or disseminating health information to older adults; ability to demonstrate leadership, management, and technical skills through effective collaboration, team resources, progressive decision making, and personal responsibility; ability to be committed to the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the City of Bonner Springs; ability to obey and comply with all City ordinances and policies.
Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree in recreation administration, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, or related field, and moderate experience managing recreational activities for seniors, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and lifting, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Employee must have or be willing to obtain CPR training and AED training within 60 days of employment.
Valid driver's license.
