SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST (AT-WILL)
City of TorranceAbout the role
Posting number: 26050024
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Job classification: SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST (AT-WILL)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Parks and Recreation
Summary
The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation.
The Position
The Senior Program Specialist plans, organizes, and direct major Community Services special events and programs within a specialty area. This position generally supervises multiple sites or a complex site operation and does related work as required. This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. This position is eligible for PERS and may be eligible for prorated benefits. Listed below are the programs that are currently hiring for the position of Senior Program Specialist.
Adult Sports
Hours are approximately 32 per week, Sunday through Saturday, working evening and weekend hours as a part of regular schedule.
Bartlett Senior Center
The Bartlett Senior Center offers a place that provides a welcoming environment where seniors can come together and engage in a variety of activities tailored to their interests and preferences. From exercise classes to a lunch program and craft clubs, the Center offers diverse interest-based activities to cater to different passions and hobbies. Amenities offered include a mini fitness center, multiple activity rooms, billiards tables, and more, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. The Torrance Travelers trips offer seniors the chance to embark on exciting adventures and create lasting memories with fellow members. Additionally, a walking club, gardening club, lapidary workshop, and tech days are offered to keep individuals active, creative, and learning. As a partner of Optimum Life Educational Foundation (OLEF), a non-profit organization, the Center offers multiple classes covering a wide range of subjects, providing opportunities for continuous growth and exploration.).
Hours: Hours for the Senior Centers are approximately 30-35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.For more information about the duties of the position, click here.
Examples of duties
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Graduation from High School or equivalent and two years of increasingly responsible part-time experience at the level of a Program Specialist. A BA/BS in Recreat
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