Activity Specialist

SUMMARY

The Activity Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating daily activities at an assigned KCDC residential property. The incumbent plans and supervises daily activities and maintains a safe and clean environment for participants. All activities must support Knoxville's Community Development Corporation's ("KCDC" or "Authority") mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Activity Specialist is a non-supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Plans and oversees all regular daily activities at assigned location. Activities and initiatives may include but are not limited to health, fitness, sports, cultural, educational, and recreation.
• Leads and facilitates activities designed to enhance participant health, knowledge, and skills.
• Coordinates special trips, guest speakers, and programs.
• Refers clients to social service for assistance as required.
• Prepares monthly reports and performs clerical duties to ensure maintenance of appropriate documentation.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment at assigned center. Coordinates with Maintenance staff to ensure repairs are completed as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills :

Effective Communication : Employee is prepared, clear, concise, and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully establish understanding. Actively listens and understands the audience to adapt message appropriately. Communicates information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Customer Service : Provides timely, courteous, and quality service to all internal or external customers by anticipating individual needs, following through on commitments and ensuring that our customers have been heard.

Initiative : Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without formal / informal direction. Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback. Applies feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work.

Job Knowledge : Exhibits requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position effectively. Demonstrates knowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements, and activities as they apply to the assigned organizational entity of the Authority. Uses appropriate judgment and decision making in accordance with level of responsibility.

Responsiveness and Accountability : Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness. Holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work and does fair share of work.

Teamwork : Employee balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views and gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of experience planning and leading activities in a community center environment. Preference may be given to applicants with experience working with senior and disabled populations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Require possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance plan at the standard rate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to move about the assigned center. Daily movements include sitting; standing; reaching and grasping; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the assigned center; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position generally works at recreation centers, where the noise level may be loud and the environment may be more hazardous than a standard office environment. Some duties may be performed outside and in a variety of weather conditions. This position involves contact with Authority participants and the general public.

Salary Description

15.00

Salary : $15