Community Center Coordinator / Hardy Senior Center

Under the direction of the Community Center Manager, the Community Center Coordinator is responsible for maximizing constituent participation within the center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, coordinates, schedules, implements, supervises and evaluates a variety of recreational programs, activities, special events and facilities.

• Modifies programs based on the skills and abilities of the participants.

• Maintains related records and statistics for programs and personnel.

• Prepares program materials, equipment, first aid kits and other necessary items.

• Supervises opening and closing of recreation facilities as scheduled.

• Inspects facilities daily for cleanliness and safety; assists with daily/weekly cleaning.

• Supervises building and participants by enforcing program and building rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Responsible for the safety of self, staff, participants and volunteers.

• Responsible for proper use and care of materials, equipment, and facilities used.

• Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents.

• Use all required safety equipment.

• Assists with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating and supervising staff.

• Evaluates service costs and makes related recommendations.

• Identifies and recommends improvements in divisional and departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost effective.

• Required to work during business closure in order to meet operational requirements.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

Certification:

• Must be able to obtain Food Handlers certification within 90 days of employment.

• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid and AED certification within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must be efficient and detail-oriented with a strong customer/constituent focus

• Proficient knowledge of computers and related software comprised of Microsoft Suite, recreational management software and office equipment

• Must have the ability to take initiative and possess skills for problem solving and conflict resolution

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Preferred - One year’s experience and/or training involving recreational programming

Hours:

• A regular full-time position, requiring the employee to work 40 hours per week.

• This may include weekends and holidays.

Location:

• 11901 W Hardy Road, Houston, TX 77076

Work Environment:

• This job operates in both a clerical, office setting and outdoors in a variety of environmental and weather conditions.

• This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Physical Demands:

• Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching and bending.

• Frequently to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to the Community Center Manager or designee.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.