Rev. 2/98

City of San José

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under general supervision, is responsible for work of moderate difficulty developing and supervising major city-wide gerontology recreation programs and human services or a multi-service Senior Center. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Plans, coordinates and supervises highly specialized city-wide programs for senior citizens, including the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Nutrition Programs.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises activities and services for a Senior Citizens multi-service center which provides recreation, health, housing, nutrition, legal, and counseling services as well as, information and referral services, special programs, events, trips, and outings for participants.
• Supervises recruitment, selection and assignment of volunteers; supervises screening, selection, and monitoring of community agencies which serve as Senior Volunteer Stations.
• Develops and implements procedures for assigned program.
• Writes grant proposals and monitors grants.
• Supervises publication and promotion of senior programs through all forms of media.
• Prepares reports on program operations, such as quarterly reports, monthly summaries, grant program evaluations, and memorandums.
• Prepares and controls the budget for assigned area.
• Supervises development of resources through fund-raising, solicitation of donations or co-sponsorships, and obtaining grants to support programs.
• Provides staff assistance to advisory council and other committees.
• Advises staff on the establishment and implementation of program objectives.
• Supervises employees through training, assigning and monitoring work.
• Recommends employment, retention, promotion, and demotion, and completes performance evaluations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   An incumbent in this class is responsible for managing a major city-wide gerontology program or a multi-service Senior Center. This class differs from that of Gerontology Specialist in that incumbents in the latter class may be supervised by this class or may assist in the operation of a multi-service center or city-wide program. This class differs from that of Principal Recreation Supervisor in that incumbents of the latter class are responsible for general recreation programs in a large district comprising several neighborhoods within the City or for an entire comprehensive city-wide special program.

QUALIFICATIONS
   Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of service needs of senior citizens, such as physical fitness, recreation, socialization, nutrition, and health maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to coordinate and adapt a variety of special activities of a major scope to senior citizens.
• Ability to relate effectively to employees, senior citizens and the public.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise various special recreation activities for senior citizens.
• Ability to manage a facility which offers a multiplicity of services for senior citizens.

• Knowledge of City policy and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of organizations and agencies providing services to senior citizens.
• Knowledge of gerontology program standards and their application.
• Knowledge of public information and program promotion techniques.

Education
   Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or closely related field.

Experience
   Two (2) years of specialized gerontology programming experience.

Acceptable Substitutions
   There will be no substitution of education for the required experience.
   Additional years of increasingly responsible experience in gerontology programming may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses/Certificates
   As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

(Formerly Supervising Gerontology Specialist)
(3/82), (Rev. & Ret. 4/85), (Rev. 4/92), (P/T added 6/93), (Rev. 2/98)
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