Adults 50 Coordinator

Adults 50+ Coordinator Job Posting

Position Type:
Part‑Time - 25 Hours per week

Hiring Wage Range: $18.91 - $23.64 / hourly DOQ

Full Wage Range: $18.91 - $28.37

Benefits: IMRF Pension Plan, Paid Vacation, Personal, Sick, Emotional Well Being and Holiday days, Complimentary/Discounted Facility usage

The Adults 50+ Coordinator is responsible for coordinating programs and services for adults with an emphasis on the 50+ years old population. This position is responsible for the supervision of day‑to‑day operations of the Regent Center facility, including the scheduling of daily programs and activities. The Coordinator will create, supervise, and execute a wide range of adult and senior programs, supervise program contractors, instructors, and/or volunteers, coordinate special events and trips for active adults, promote Regent Center memberships, and provide resource referrals.

This is a part‑time position working 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 9:00am - 3:00pm. This position requires working some nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to successfully carry out the essential functions of this job.

B.A. or B.S. in Recreation Administration, Education, Gerontology or related field is preferred. High School Diploma required. Minimum of one year of experience in the field is required. Minimum of three years of experience in the field is preferred. Certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is preferred. CPR, First Aid and AED Certification required and if not certified, must become certified within 90 days of employment.

Candidate must also possess a valid Illinois class "D" driver's license.

• Supervise the work of Adults 50+ Group Fitness Instructors, Adults 50+ Program Instructors, program contractors, and volunteers.
• Assist with Regent Center front desk operations and organization, including the daily duties and tasks of the Regent Center Customer Service Attendant position.
• Assist with supervision of Regent Center Customer Service Attendants and Regent Center Facility Rental Attendants.
• Coordinate the daily activity schedule for the adults 50+ population consisting of social, recreational, educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs.
• Instruct adults 50+ programs as needed and appropriate.
• Develop, coordinate, promote, evaluate and supervise a comprehensive offering of special events, trips, and workshops for the adults 50+ population.
• Prepare seasonal brochure information and create publicity materials in cooperation with the marketing department.
• Work with marketing staff to create annual marketing plans for areas of responsibility. Ensure the timely marketing of programs and events from a strategic perspective, including production of flyers, brochures, press releases, social media posts and other promotional materials.
• Create and distribute the Regent Center newsletter for facility members.
• Work with staff to create a yearly calendar of programs and events.
• Plan and execute special events and projects, as requested.
• Promote and process payments for Regent Center memberships and programs.
• Complete assigned reports, projects and research studies.
• Prepare monthly board report.
• Work with supervisor to review and evaluate all senior programs, trips, and events, making recommendations for change and improvements as required to meet opportunity and demand.
• Define personnel and staffing requirements, develop a plan to recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate part time staff to include program instructors, contract employment, and volunteers for assigned programs.
• Remain informed of current trends and issues in related areas of responsibility.
• Prepare reports, statistics, and evaluations on programs and personnel, as assigned.
• Purchase and coordinate program supplies and equipment, as needed.
• Assist with proper set up and clean‑up of Regent Center rentals.
• Improve and deliver quality services to all customers continually.
• Make recommendations for changes and improvements to programs, events, and facilities as required to meet community and district needs.
• Deliver quality…