Wellness Center Specialist - Drew Wellness Center

WELLNESS CENTER SPECIALIST - DREW WELLNESS CENTER

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$35,396.00 - 44,245.50

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/5/2024

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in coordinating and implementing recreational and social programs and activities for youth, adults and seniors with varying interests and abilities at assigned Wellness Center or recreational facility; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in coordinating and implementing Wellness Center and/or recreational facility programs and events for youth, adults and senior citizens with varying interests, recreational needs, and abilities, including but not limited to after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, cultural arts programs, club activities, leisure activities, sports activities, tournaments, etc.;

• Ensures participant compliance with established rules and regulations, and standards of safety;

• Instructs groups and individuals in recreational activities as appropriate;

• Evaluates programs for effectiveness; makes recommendations for changes to improve programs, services and participation as appropriate;

• Assists in maintaining activity schedules and calendars;

• Monitors attendance and maintains related records; assists in evaluating programs for effectiveness, and recommends changes as appropriate to improve services and programs;

• Collaborates with other City divisions, departments and outside organizations as appropriate to maximize the success of the program;

• Collects and accounts for program fee payments;

• Accepts and processes reservations for facility;

• Inspects grounds and facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of City property;

• Assist in preparing records and reports concerning assigned activities and operations;

• Participates in the Wellness Center marketing and public relations efforts;

• Assists in coordinating activities and functions with those of other divisions, departments and outside agencies as appropriate;

• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;

• Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.;

• Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training;

• One (1) year of relevant prior experience;

• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is considered light in nature and involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.