SENIOR SERVICES INSTRUCTOR

Posting number: 2009059.07.06.2026

Department: Senior Services

Job classification: SENIOR SERVICES INSTRUCTOR Grade 12

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services, Human Services

Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience teaching therapeutic or recreational programs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. According to area assignment may be required to possess and maintain  certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid and/or certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist as issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

EXAMINATION:

The examination will consist of a review of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as eligible. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. 

Examples of duties

Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to providing therapeutic, fitness, aquatic, life enrichment, or recreational activities for aging Fulton County citizens. Responsibilities include assessing participants' needs and abilities and developing programs around their capabilities.

Essential Functions: 
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists with and/or performs planning, organizing, promoting and directing of assigned senior programs and activities: in addition to the instruction of classes, responsibilities may include fund raising, preparing flyers, planning, directing volunteers, and setting up for special events.
 
Conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels; recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired/requested by participants; and obtains instruction in activities.
 
Develops class curriculum and class calendars: conducts needs assessments to plan and develop recreational activities around clients' needs and capabilities; researches best practices for assigned area participation; and develops re-assessment milestones to determine progression proficiency of participants.
 
Collects and analyzes data related to assigned program and maintains database of participants.

Coordinates senior programming activities with community groups and other agencies: recruits, screens, and trains volunteers, interns majoring in therapeutic recreation, and other community service providers in support of senior programs.

Inspects facilities, grounds, and equipment for unsafe conditions: prepares assigned facility for classes/events; sets up tables and chairs, exercise equipment, or audio or visual; arranges facilities, meeting rooms and equipment according to daily schedules, programs and projects of the assigned area.

Enforces established safety preca