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City of Irvine
COMMUNITY SERVICES SENIOR LEADER - PT
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What they do
An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.
$62,800 / year median in California
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Current Employees Use the Workday Internal Jobs Hub to view and apply to opportunities. Do not use the external career site to apply.
External Applicants:
Use the Workday External Jobs Hub to view and apply to opportunities. Please note for internal candidates, the position will be filled based on the selected individual's current status as PT or EPT. For external candidates, this position will be filled as part-time. The City of Irvine seeks an enthusiastic and experienced individual to provide lead support in developing and coordinating recreation programs, events, and facility operations at the Deerfield Community Park.Hours :
30 hours per week; shifts scheduled Sunday-Thursday with varying hours between 10 a.m.-6 p.mYour Impact:
- Develop, plan and implement programs and activities for a variety of ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
- Coordinate facility operations and supervision including attendance tracking, record-keeping, facility upkeep, and customer service. Inspect and maintain facilities and equipment. Coordinate work orders for repairs.
- Provide staff and customer support by using CivicRec, including registering participants, preparing rosters, batching payments and preparing deposits.
- Assist with supervising part-time staff and volunteers; create drop-in/self directed activities, delegate tasks, establish timelines, and provide guidance and feedback. Assist with hiring and training, as needed.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, participants, and community members.
- Research, prepare, and disseminate necessary reports and statistical data.
Best Fit:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, along with a working knowledge of policies and procedures involved in facility operations, such as record-keeping, safety issues, set-ups, etc.
- Experience implementing recreation programs and special events, and leading staff and volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years college in Recreation, Education, Kinesiology, or related field, and three years of experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Forward-thinking, motivated, and comfortable working outdoors for extended periods of time.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry equipment/supplies (weighing up to 50 lbs.