Senior Center Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in our

Thank you for your interest in our Senior Center Coordinator position. We look forward to the opportunity to consider you as an applicant. The City of Selma is a vibrant and steadily growing community with a population of nearly 25,000 and is situated in the heart of California's Central Valley. The City provides a full-range of services to our citizens. To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity applicants must submit an application with detailed information in each section of the application:
Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application.

Under general direction, plans, develops, organizes and implements a wide variety of programs and activities for seniors, including nutrition services; assists with the operation, control and maintenance of the Senior Center; provides outreach and support services to senior participants; and performs related duties as required.

Receives general direction from Recreation Supervisor. Provides functional supervision of volunteers and Senior Center program participants.

This is a single-position classification that has the responsibility for coordinating Senior Center programs and services, including nutrition, health awareness, physical activities, social activities, recreation, hobby and educational programs, field trips, and related services. The position also assists with maintenance and control of the Senior Center.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees may perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, develops, organizes and implements a wide variety of Senior Center programs, activities and services, including nutrition and nutrition grant programs.
• Evaluates existing programs to determine effectiveness, popularity, and ability to meet the needs and interests of senior participants.
• Modifies existing programs and develops new programs and services to meet senior needs and desires.
• Maintains liaison with social service agencies and negotiates services for senior participants.
• Searches for and applies for grants and gifts from governmental and private organizations.
• Prepares program budgets and recommendations, including the Senior Nutrition budget, for incorporation into the Community Services Department Budget.
• Visits other Senior Center programs and facilities to identify ideas, services and best practices that may benefit local seniors.
• Assists with recruiting, training, evaluating, and recommending discipline for volunteers
• Compiles monthly reports concerning Senior Center programs, activities and services.
• Collects money for Senior Center programs and maintains accounting records to determine program cost effectiveness.
• Develops and presents public relations and outreach efforts designed to attract seniors and increase awareness of available programs and services.
• Represents the City at meetings concerning the Senior Center and senior citizens.
• Assists with the operation, control and maintenance of the Senior Center.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Represents the City at meetings concerning the Senior Center and senior citizens.
• Assists with the operation, control and maintenance of the Senior Center.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of English spelling, writing, punctuation and syntax; some Spanish language ability.
• Knowledge of the principles, objectives and requirements of Senior Center programs and services.
• Knowledge of funding, budgeting and administrative practices applicable to senior programs.
• Knowledge of supervision, training and methods of persuasion.
• Knowledge of senior activities, the senior community and the interests and needs of older adults.
• Knowledge of methods for promoting community programs and services.

• Ability to formulate, organize, promote, supervise and participate in community senior programs.
• Ability to speak and write effectively and establish cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to supervise and train volunteers.
• Ability to prepare and administer program budgets and seek grant and other funding opportunities.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with City personnel,…