Recreation Specialist - Senior Center - Montclair, CA

Posted on: 09-08-2025 04:49 PM PST

Job Description:

This listing closes on 9/11/2025 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Recreation Specialist Senior Center will work up to an average of 29 hours a week, Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends required
The Recreation Specialist Senior Center will be responsible for coordinating and implementing senior nutrition activities, recruiting and coordinating with senior volunteers, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the elderly nutrition program grant at the Senior Center; this position may be responsible for planning events and activities; developing new events/activities; recruiting participants and volunteers, volunteer and participant relations; overseeing program budget expenditures; evaluating program attendance; maintaining records; ensuring grant compliance through submission of grant information daily/weekly/monthly as required; preparing data reports; directs, supervises, and evaluates part-time staff and volunteers; and performs other duties as assigned or required
This position may assist in the kitchen and will be required to hold a Food Managers certificate throughout the duration of the position
May be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays
This is a non-management part-time position and reports to the Senior Citizens Supervisor

Job Requirements:

Must have basic computer skills including profiencient skills of Microsoft office including excel and data reporting techniques; knowledge of food service programs and methods in food preparation and serving techniques for large groups; record keeping procedures, ability to accurately count and deposit daily donations, record attendance, services delivered, and volunteer hours; an understanding of the social and emotional needs of the senior citizen population; develop and maintain effective relationships with the volunteers, participants, and staff; be an effective team player; and have excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends; plan and organize activities, possess good communication skills, both written and oral; public speaking skills; follow oral and written instructions; prepare flyers, reports, news releases, and newsletters
Must be bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
High School Graduation, or G.E.D. and a minimum of two years of college, and/or three years experience working with seniors in recreation, social service, or a related field is required
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for educational requirements
Possession of a First Aid and CPR certificate within 30 days of the start date; possession of a Food Manager certification from an organization qualified by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services- Public Guardian within 30 days of the start date
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability required
Possession of a First Aid and CPR certificate within 30 days of the start date; possession of a Food Manager certification from an organization qualified by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services- Public Guardian within 30 days of the start date
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle; to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, running, throwing, and stooping in the performance of daily activities, including leading recreational activities
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds

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