Assistant Center Director

Job Purpose

Assistant Center Directors spend the majority of their time working on programming activities, events and outings. Senior centers require several programs both daily and weekly to be created, planned, organized and implemented. Assistant Center Directors will coordinate with the Center Director, activity instructors and volunteers to ensure all the required staff and materials are available for all activities, a room or space is reserved for the event and any promotional materials are developed and distributed in advance of the programs.

Develop Programming

· Planning, developing, and preparing a variety of exercise, social, recreational and educational activities for programs in the areas of arts, health promotions, disease prevention, recreation and social stimulation.

· Secure rooms and space for program scheduling.

· Develops monthly calendar of activities, articles and other informative postings for BSRI monthly newsletter and local media submissions.

· Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates educational programming, in the form of classes, seminars and/or workshops on a variety of topics that promotes independent living, enhanced well-being, nurture of self-worth and provides empowerment through advocacy.

· Maintain bulletin boards, brochure racks and business card display while establishing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for participants and staff.

· Assist with overseeing the support staff and volunteers conducting activities, program services, events and other community outreach.

· Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among the staff, assists with professional development training of center staff for annual 15 hour requirement and monitors/attends activities with other disciplines as necessary.

· Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for participants and makes adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.

· Monitor and maintain all monetary and in-kind contributions associated with the senior center, as well as lead fundraising involvement by recruiting committee members, organizing and participating in fund raising activities.

· Assist the Center Director in maintaining program/activity documentation for the annual Cape Fear Council of Government/Area Agency on Aging monitoring process.

· Assist in the development and implementation of activities/programming, supporting documentation and reports required by the NISC Accreditation/SCOPE Certification.

· Maintain CPR / AED certification and adhere to established protocol in the event of an emergency.

· Other duties as assigned

Assistant Center Director Skills

Assistant Center Directors should have a passion for working with and assisting elderly persons as well as strong organizational skills. Positive attitudes and an enthusiasm for the job are important when working with seniors. Assistant Center Directors must have excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise judgment. In addition to these traits, BSRI looks for applicants with the following skillsets.

· Proficient computer skills

· Knowledge of event planning practices and techniques

· Public speaking experience

· Knowledge of marketing and promotional practices

· Physically able to perform duties such as standing for long periods, squatting, bending and lifting heavy objects

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Preferred skills

· CPR licensed and first aid training

· Certification as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting organization

· Qualifications:

· – BA degree (recreation, exercise science, gerontology, nursing, social work, communications) preferred or at least three years of experience in senior programming required.

· – Activity experience with senior population strongly preferred

· – Dependable, self-starter, well-organized

· – Strong oral and written communication skills

· – Comfortable leading group activities and events

· – Requires flexibility in scheduling; must be able to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings

· – Basic computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Publisher

· – Experience with senior programs a plus

· – Music and/or crafts experience a plus

· – Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record to occasionally drive a BSRI passenger van

· – Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Senior Programming: 3 years

Required license or certification:

• Valid Driver’s License