Purpose:
This position primarily provides education and active movement-based activities to older adults within the community that support their ability to age well. This is a lead position affording guidance to other positions performing similar tasks.
Category: Part-time, Variable Hour; Non-exempt, Hourly
Reports to: Fall Prevention Program Supervisor
Compensation: Starting at $18.56 per hour (Dependent upon relevant education, experience, and preferred qualifications).
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Adheres to the curriculum to demonstrate and maintain program fidelity.
• Demonstrates all activities according to the direction, training, and materials provided by the curriculum.
• Encourages a learning environment through actively teaching and facilitating group discussion.
• Assists with the coordination of fall prevention education through workshops, presentations, and outreach at community events and health fairs.
• Provides administrative record-keeping, including all paperwork, surveys, and data in a timely manner.
• Updates and maintains the department calendar on a regular basis.
• Assists with the preparation and review of all training materials.
• Assists with the scheduling of coaches and instructors for classes and provides coverage as needed.
• Provides assistance in the hiring, training, and development of other instructors.
• Attends and actively collaborates with others at all scheduled meetings and trainings.
• Builds and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others.
• Utilizes technical expertise to complete all assigned tasks with an emphasis on quality and timeliness.
• Works independently and collaboratively with others with minimal supervision.
• Ensures that work adheres to local, state, and federal governmental regulations, and other applicable rules and requirements.
• Uses virtual collaboration platforms to perform work as necessary (e.g. Zoom or Teams).
Qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education and experience related to the position may be considered.
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• At least three (3) years experience working with older adults in some capacity; experience in education or health care preferred.
• Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification is required.
Additional Qualifications:
• Master Trainer Certification (in-house training provided).
• CPR & First Aid Certification (in-house training provided).
• Must have a driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance and Central Registry background clearance.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Knowledge of the special needs of older adults.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Pima Council on Aging and its family of non-profit companies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, receive information from, and convey information to others.
• Ability to effectively teach and facilitate group discussions.
• Ability to learn about and support the principles and protocols of evidence-based programs.
• Ability to manage time, organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to professionally represent the organization and work harmoniously with diverse populations including staff, clients, and providers.
Schedule, Post of Duty, & Travel Requirements:
• Hours vary dependent upon class schedules and frequency.
• This position is located at the Katie Building (600 South Country Club Road, Tucson AZ 85716).
• Frequent travel is required between PCOA locations as well as offsite community-based locations where workshops/classes are conducted.
PCOA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Employees working at least thirty (30) hours per week are eligible for medical, (PPO and HDHP with or without an HSA) dental, and vision benefits. Employees working at least thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week are eligible for additional voluntary life and AD&D, as well as long- and short-term disability benefits.
• Regular, full-time employees receive fourteen (14) paid holidays, twenty-one (21) days of vacation, and fifteen and a half (15.5) days of sick leave. Part-time employees receive a prorated amount of time off depending on the number of hours worked.
• A bilingual pay differential is available to employees in a bilingual-eligible position upon receiving an acceptable score on a fluency examination.
• Employees are immediately eligible to contribute and are vested in a 401K plan upon hire.
• An employee wellness and employee assistance program are available to support the health and wellness of all PCOA employees and members of their households.
• In-house training and professional development opportunities are available.
About Pima Council on Aging:
Pima Council on Aging’s mission is to promote dignity and respect for aging and to advocate for independence in the lives of Pima County’s older adults and their families. We are Pima County’s leading experts on aging well, advocacy, and unbiased information for older adults and their families. Founded in 1967, PCOA was among the first aging services organizations in the nation. We are passionate about improving the experience of aging in our community.

With more than five decades of service to Pima County’s communities, we have developed an unparalleled network of service partners and programs and older adults. This allows us to continually find new ways to serve our community through direct services and partnerships. We strive to be inclusive, innovative, and integrated into the fabric of our community. The agency budget of $17M, which includes Caregiver Training Institute and Pima Care at Home (members of the PCOA family of nonprofit agencies), is comprised of national, state, and local government contracts; grants, contributions, and gifts; program fees; and special event revenues.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity:
At Pima Council on Aging, we don’t just accept differences – their importance is one of our key values. We are committed to building a team that serves the community by representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we support diversity, foster equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all.