What are the responsibilities and job description for the 60+ Supervisor position at City of Newport?
Join Our Team at the 60 Center in Newport!
Are you passionate about enriching the lives of seniors and making a positive impact in your community? The City of Newport is looking for an energetic and dedicated program manager to lead our vibrant 60 Center. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a dynamic team and oversee an array of recreational, educational, and wellness programs that meet the evolving needs of our beloved senior residents.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the charge in planning, coordinating, and supervising a wide range of fun and engaging activities, classes, and services for seniors.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the 60 Center, including staff supervision, facility management, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Develop and implement programs that empower seniors to stay active, social, and mentally sharp! Assess the needs of the community, adapting programs to match the interests and challenges of our seniors.
Cultivate a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
What We’re Looking For: Someone who’s innovative, creative, and loves bringing people together.
Strong leadership skills with experience in program management or community services.
A heart for serving seniors and making a lasting impact in the Newport community.
A go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple projects at once.
Knowledge of principles, terminology, and methods involved in recreational programs.
Awareness of aging issues and resources within the community, including fundraising techniques and supervisory methods.
Understanding of the recreation profession’s philosophy, goals, and the benefits of various program elements.
Familiarity with business operations, project management, and marketing techniques specific to recreation programs.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, performance management, and training.
Basic knowledge of fitness/recreation programs and their operation.
General understanding of business, finance, accounting, and budgeting activities.
Competence in report writing, phone etiquette, and record-keeping methods.
Skilled in customer service and public relations techniques.
Proficient in using personal computers, office software, and recreational equipment.
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
Excellent customer service skills and orientation.
Leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning abilities combined with sound judgment.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, city management, Council members, and the public.
Skilled in supervising and guiding recreation staff while fostering an inclusive team atmosphere.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality as required.
Physical ability to perform essential job functions.
Valid Oregon Driver’s License at the time of hire.
First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology or Parks and Recreation Management.
- Experience in managing a recreation facility.
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
Be a leader in making a difference! Develop programs that empower seniors and contribute to the vitality of the Newport community.
Great work environment with a supportive team and a chance to collaborate with other passionate individuals.
A job that truly matters! Lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on the lives of seniors in Newport.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise and passion to the 60 Center, apply today and become part of our vibrant team!
The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the ability to frequently lift or move materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move materials up to 60 pounds. The position requires the ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Manual dexterity and coordination are required approximately 30% of the time to operate such equipment as computers, keyboards, telephones, standard office equipment, and recreational equipment. The position requires the mobility to interact with and use parks and recreation equipment.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
In the performance of job duties, the following tools and/or equipment may be used: multi-line phone system, personal computer including word processing, spreadsheets, and data base software, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, and other related office tools and equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work location is primarily indoors where most work occurs in an office/recreation center with frequent interruptions.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport.Only complete applications will be considered. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.
The City of Newport is an EEO and veteran's preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checking, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing.
Salary : $71,316 - $86,688
