Activities Director Job Olympia area,Washington USA,Management

Salary:
New hires start at $30.50 per hour, depending on experience and skills. This position is a Step 4 of the internal salary schedule, which has a range of $/hour. Opportunity for a wage increase is based on completing their first annual review, satisfactory job performance, availability of budgetary funds, and market factors.

Senior Services for South Sound is looking for a dynamic Activities Director to lead our Activities program. Headquartered in Olympia and overseeing two senior activity centers, this position is salaried exempt at 40-50 hours per week with some special event work required. The Activities Director is responsible for collaboratively ensuring the Activities program provides high quality accessible, recreational, educational, fitness and enriching social activities at both the Olympia and Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Centers.

The Director leads and supports staff in creating a united positive environment at both centers, ensures that all seniors feel welcomed, valued, and included. Working with staff, the Director empowers staff to build activities and programs that enhance the quality of life for people as they age.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and/or Life if working 20 hours or more per week and employed for 60 days;
Sick Leave in proportion to the FTE with up to 8 hours in a calendar month and no less than 1 hour for every 40 hours worked;
Paid Vacation if working 20 hours or more per week, accrual beginning on day 1 of employment at the 1-year level of service, which provides up to 8 hours per month, is proportional to hours worked, and can first be taken after 6 months of employment;
paid personal day;
12-13 paid holidays if normally scheduled to work on such days;
Retirement: if expected to earn $5k or more in the calendar year, the employer will match the employee's contribution, dollar for dollar, up to 3% of the employee’s gross annual salary in a Simple IRA;
Pet Insurance is available to all employees; and
Employee Assistance Program .

What you will be doing:

We’re looking for a dynamic Activities Director working salaried exempt at 40-50
hours a week to lead and support our Activities program and to be a crucial member of the Senior Management Team.

Key outcomes:

1.Directs Activity programming for both Lacey and Olympia Senior Centers for ongoing classes, activities and special events.

2.Leads, supervises, coaches and supports the Activities Coordinators, Lacey Senior Center Manager, Office Manager, and Enhance®Fitness (EF) Instructors and other Activities staff to ensure the success of special events, classes and activities.

3.Meets with direct reports and the core Activities team to support and lead, and to provide direction, clarity, developmental opportunities, and problem-solving assistance.

4.Directs and oversees Activities-sponsored events such as bi-monthly Bingo Saturday events, including but not limited to ensuring continuous compliance with rules and regulations set forth by the Washington State Gambling Commission and any other related state and federal laws. Ensures events are properly planned, sufficiently staffed and in compliance with related state and federal laws.

5.Fills in for Activities team members when they are on leave.

6.Ensures all classes, registration, and newsletters meet appropriate deadlines and publication standards.

7.Ensures all Activities staff and volunteers receive appropriate and consistent training as required for their particular roles and adheres to the organization’s mission, vision and values.

8.Develops, oversees, and implements emergency preparedness plans for both senior centers and updates as needed.

10.Oversees entire membership process, including but not limited to implementing and upholding the Code of Conduct policy for…