Director of Senior Life Enrichment

3 weeks ago

Port Washington, United States City of Port Washington Full time $60,000 - $70,000
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Your Home Port. The Premier Community on the Great Lakes.

Port Washington is known for offering “a touch of New England charm combined with Midwestern friendliness” and has been named by Midwest Living to their Top 100 Best Midwest Small Town Getaways. Port Washington, today, is a tourist destination with a vibrant downtown and community events.


The City’s population is 12,353 resides within seven square miles including 4 miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that – combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship – create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community.


THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Assistant City Administrator, the Director of Senior Life Enrichment & Outreach is responsible for directing the total programming of the Port Washington Adult Community Senior Center for the community’s senior citizens. The Director of Senior Life Enrichment & Outreach develops, organizes, facilitates, promotes, markets, and oversees the educational, physical, recreational, and social activities for Senior Citizens. The individual in this role also works to maintain information and resource connections for community members caring for older adults.

  • Manages the operations of the senior center division including preparation of the annual division budget; Authorizes and monitors expenditures; Plans, coordinates, assigns, and reviews work, supervises division staff and evaluates performance.
  • Promotes interest in senior center programs through publicity, joint program brochures with various community groups, and public contracts; speaks before citizens groups, students and other organizations.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, community organizations, public officials, civic organizations, governmental agencies, and the general public to ensure the continuation of engaging and varied programming that promote physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness.
  • Updates and monitors division website, social media outlets, and publishes a monthly newsletter.
  • Recommends and maintains the highest standard of safety in conduct of programs and activities through the development and supervision of facility and program rules, regulations, safety procedures and staff training.
  • Arranges for the provision of necessary program supplies and materials, arranges and prepares facility usage requests, manages the coordination of special events, and keeps an onsite presence as needed to ensure appropriate continuity and conduct of programs.
  • Prepares agendas and related materials for meetings of the Commission on Aging and provides staff support to the Commission on Aging and any related ad-hoc committees.
  • Stays up to date on trends in programming design and technique for senior centers to ensure City programming remains relevant and competitive; Tracks and implements any compliance or regulatory changes.
Requirements:

What does it take to succeed in this role? We’re looking for a motivated individual with strong project management skills and a willingness to learn. You should also have:

  • Required
    • Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Human Services, Physical Education, or related field
    • Three (3) or more years of experience with planning activities and experiences for seniors
    • CPR/AED/First Aid certification(s) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
    • Valid Wisconsin driver's license
    • Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
  • Preferred
    • Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification as recognized by the National Recreation and Park Association
    • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification as recognized by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation

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