(PT) Recreation Coordinator - Senior Center

(PT) Recreation Coordinator - Senior Center

Salary

$50,044.80 - $72,550.40 Annually

Location

Gahanna, OH 43230, OH

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

20260929

Department

Parks & Rec Senior Center

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

10

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Make a difference in the lives of adults and seniors while helping create memorable experiences and meaningful connections. This role provides front-desk customer service, coordinates trips and activities, supports program operations, and serves as a key resource for participants. Responsibilities include assisting with registration, communicating with members, organizing events and excursions, and providing on-site support during trips and special programs. Candidates should enjoy working with people, have strong organizational skills, and be comfortable with a flexible schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends.

Starting Salary Range: The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($24.06 hourly - $29.47 hourly).

Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education or other factors exceed the qualifications for the position.

To view the job description for the Recreation Coordinator Level I- Senior Center, CLICK HERE

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as site coordinator for recreation programs, activities, and events.
• Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating community events and recreational activities for all age groups; prepares planning documents and needs assessments for events.
• Supports Recreation division with administrative functions including, recordkeeping, office organization, financial reporting and preparing documents for certifications.
• Provides internal and external customer service including but not limited to answering phones, communicating with customers, registering participants, collecting money and balancing cash drawers.
• Assists with creation, distribution, and record keeping of marketing, public information, and funding materials.
• Maintains necessary equipment, supplies and cleanliness of facilities for safe daily operations.
• Maintains program registrations, memberships, payments, deposits, and filing of records.

Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience as listed below which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is with a High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in general recreation programming OR; Associate's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field of study and one (1) year of experience in general recreation programming OR; Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field of study.

• Licensure or Certification Requirements
• Current and valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current American Red Cross Instructor or willingness to obtain.
• Canoe or kayak instructor certification or willingness to obtain. Adaptive Paddling certification or endorsement preferred.
• Other
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Why Gahanna?

Named one of the Best Hometowns by Ohio Magazine, Gahanna offers 750+ acres of parkland, vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities for business growth and more! Only eight miles from downtown Columbus and minutes away from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Gahanna is a choice location for business and leisure. With a strong emphasis on community, family and fun, Gahanna offers a wide variety of seasonal and special events.

Part-Time and Intermittent employees are eligible to participate in the Ohio Public Employment Retirement System.

Part-Time employees regularly scheduled to work more than twenty hours per week may be eligible for paid time off and life insurance.

Part Time Plus employees typically work 35 hours per week, and are also eligible for medical only benefits.

• Benefits subject to change based upon salary ordinance changes.

Employer City of Gahanna

Address 825 Tech Center Dr

Gahanna, Ohio, 43230

Phone (614) 342-4457

Website http://www.gahanna.gov