Classes are for adults 55 years of age and older. To teach land fitness classes such as but not limited to aerobics, walking, circuit training in gym, stretch and tone, flexibility.
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Assists with and/or performs planning, organizing, promoting and directing of assigned senior programs and activities: in addition to the instruction of classes, responsibilities may include preparing flyers, planning, directing volunteers, and setting up for special events.
Conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels; recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired/requested by participants; and obtains instruction in activities.
Develops class curriculum and class calendars: conducts needs assessments to plan and develop recreational activities around clients’ needs and capabilities; researches best practices for assigned area participation; and develops re-assessment milestones to determine progression proficiency of participants.
Collects and analyzes data related to assigned program and maintains database of participants.
Coordinates senior programming activities with community groups and other agencies: recruits, screens, and trains volunteers, interns majoring in therapeutic recreation, and other community service providers in support of senior programs.
Inspects facilities, grounds, and equipment for unsafe conditions: prepares assigned facility for classes/events; sets up tables and chairs, exercise equipment, or audio or visual; arranges facilities, meeting rooms and equipment according to daily schedules, programs and projects of the assigned area. Enforces established safety precautions, policies, procedures, and regulations of the area of assignment. Assists with front desk administration: provides telephone and walk in customer service; provides information and answers questions; assists with program registration; takes and delivers messages; and directs individuals to appropriate department or individual as needed.
May oversee facility operations related to assigned class instruction: opens and closes facilities; locks and unlocks doors and windows at appropriate times; checks lights; sets and clears security alarm; and maintains temperature settings of heat or air conditioning.
Ensures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for area of assignment; reports damage, losses or maintenance needs to supervisor. Performs routine cleaning and/or maintenance of assigned grounds, facilities, and equipment and inspects such for proper and safe operating condition.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations: maintains sign-in sheets for activities or events; compiles figures for assigned activity and enters in monthly reports; prepares documents such as attendance records, registration forms, work orders, or other items; ensures all administrative work performed is properly recorded, filed, and processed according to department policy and procedure.
