Recreation Leader- Senior Citizens (Tested Position)

Recreation Leader- Senior Citizens (Tested Position)

Type:

Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate:

$35,24300 per Year

Posted Date:

05/14/2026 Deadline to

Apply:

05/23/2026 4:45 PM Department of Parks & Recreation

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

 This work involves the conduct of a particular program under specific policies, responsibility for a particular phase of the senior citizen program, under general supervision or assisting with the conduct of various minor or periodic activity The work is distinguished from Recreation Supervisor - Senior Citizen by the limited scope of responsibility Supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel as assigned

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative only): Carries out the programs planned for a Senior Center; Organizes, directs and promotes activities such as the meal program; Responsible for the overall management of the senior center lunch program; Works in the kitchen to help facilitate meal service, works with volunteers to help serve the meals; Performs some on site meal cooking; Prepares and serves hot meals; Works closely with BC OFA meal vendor service; Recruits volunteers for meal service; Works closely with the Recreation Supervisor, helps with programing to promote the lunch program; Works with reception volunteers, provides training; Assures completion of rosters, tally sheets, orders meals, supplies, oversees counting of contributions Attends monthly OFA meetings; Refers elderly with specific needs to agencies capable of assisting them; Works closely with Recreation Supervisor to plan and carryout activities outside of lunch service; Keeps records and makes periodic reports; Operates a Public Address System; Assists in the total promotion of the program; Edits a weekly or monthly newsletter; Distributes, keeps records of and maintains equipment; Gives first aid; Assists in maintaining normal cleanliness of the facilities and area; Organizes social events such as dinners, teas, dances, etc

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

: Good knowledge of the organization and conduct of one or more types of recreational, social and educational activities for Senior Citizens; ability to stimulate and hold the interest of the program participants; good judgment, emotional maturity, reliability, ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

 

Either:

A Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate's Degree in Recreation or Physical Education or Nutrition OR B Completion of high school and two years of full time paid experience in the conduct of recreational activities or running a mass food facility; OR C Any equivalent combination of training and experience Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton