117 - Activity Monitor

** JOB SUMMARY **

The Activity Monitor provides direct support to senior center participants by assisting with daily activities, welcoming visitors, maintaining a safe and positive environment, and helping ensure the smooth operation of programs and services. The position also assists with opening and securing the facility as assigned.

** RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES **

• Activity Monitor will greet and welcomes seniors, visitors, and program participants.

• Assists with setting up and cleaning up activities, events, and program spaces.

• Supports daily recreational, educational, and wellness activities for seniors.

• Encourages participation and helps create a welcoming and inclusive environment.

• Provides basic information about available programs, services, and community resources.

• Assists seniors with completing sign-in sheets and other program-related paperwork.

• Monitors activity areas to ensure participant safety and adherence to facility rules.

• Assists with distributing program materials, meals, refreshments, or supplies as needed.

• Reports participant concerns, facility issues, or incidents to the supervisor.

• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program areas and equipment.

• Assists with room setup and breakdown for special events and activities.

• Help monitor transportation arrivals and departures when applicable.

• Opens and/or secures the building according to established procedures when assigned.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

** Secondary Responsibilities: **

• Must present a professional image in conduct, attitude, and attire.

• Satisfactory completion of mandatory training (if applicable).

• Additional duties as assigned.

** QUALIFICATIONS **

Experience in coordinating programs, supervising activities, basic facilities management. Must be dependable and responsible.

** Education and Experience: **

High School Diploma or GED

One year of experience in related work

** Skills and Abilities: **

** LANGUAGE SKILLS **

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

** MATHEMATICAL SKILLS **

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

** REASONING ABILITY **

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.

• Strong commitment in maintaining confidentiality.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

** Physical Demands: **

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The Activity Monitor is regularly required to talk or hear.

• frequently is required to walk.

• occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• These physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

** Application Requirements: **

• Physical examination record or pass physical examination by a CAO physician

• Valid NYS Driver’s License and proof of motor vehicle insurance coverage

• Completion of the following documents:

• CAO Employment application

• NYS SCR Clearance Form with acceptable clearance

• Criminal Record Certification and free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor or felony)

• Fingerprinting required.

• Release for Reference Checks

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. *