Senior Center Recreation Leader at City of Boise, ID

About the Department

The Senior Center Recreation Leader supports the Dementia Day Care Program at the Senior Center by assisting and leading engaging activities such as games, arts, and crafts that promote social connection, creativity, and joy for participants. Training is provided to equip staff with the skills needed to work compassionately and effectively with individuals living with dementia. The position also helps coordinate safe and enjoyable programs, provides excellent customer service, and drives the senior shuttle as needed. Candidates must be capable of driving a 12- or 15-passenger van. This At-Will position is open to individuals 19 years of age or older.

Position Duties

• Leads day trips for adults in Boise and the surrounding area. 
• Drives 12-passenger shuttle or 15-passenger van. Ensures the safety and well-being of clients. 
• Acts as liaison between Boise Parks and Recreation and activity destinations. 
• Properly manages money for group activities in the community. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Six months' experience volunteering or working with adults in a customer service role.

• Communicate and establish rapport with participants of all ages and ability levels
• Deal with the public, coworkers and supervisors in a friendly and tactful manner
• Recognize and redirect misbehavior
• Use strong human relations and organizational skills
• Display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance
• Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

• One year of experience teaching classes or leading programs with multiple participants
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Other Qualifications

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand and walk. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals. Lead programs inside of community centers and outside.