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Salary: $45,803.00 Annually
Location : NORTH FULTON ALPHARETTA LOCATION, GA
Job Type: HUMAN SERVICES
Department: Senior Services
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:: 12
UNCLASSIFIED FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES
LOCATION: 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta GA 30022
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR
KEY RESPONSIBILITY:
Teach basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications.
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.
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 precautions, policies, procedures, and regulations of the area of assignment.
Assists with front desk administration: provides telephone and walk in customer service; provides information and answers questions; assists with program registration; takes and delivers messages; and directs individuals to appropriate department or individual as needed.
May oversee facility operations related to assigned class instruction: opens and closes facilities; locks and unlocks doors and windows at appropriate times; checks lights; sets and clears security alarm; and maintains temperature settings of heat or air conditioning.
Collects, records, and deposits fees, maintaining appropriate accounting according to established departmental policy and procedure; prepares documents and reports related to the collection of fees and deposits.
Ensures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for area of assignment; reports damage, losses or maintenance needs to supervisor.
Performs routine cleaning and/or maintenance of assigned grounds, facilities, and equipment and inspects such for proper and safe operating condition.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations: maintains sign-in sheets for activities or events; compiles figures for assigned activity and enters in monthly reports; maintains records of income and expenses; prepares documents such as daily cash reports, attendance records, registration forms, work orders, receipts, vehicle maintenance logs, or other items; ensures all administrative work performed is properly recorded, filed, and processed according to department policy and procedure.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is 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 your application has been received by the Department of Human Resources Management. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

02
What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree
• None of the Above

03
Which degree related to this position do you possess?

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Master
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04
In what field of study related to this position do you possess an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate's Degree or have earned college credits?

• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Gerontology
• Public Health
• Human Services
• Political Science
• Social Work
• Communications
• Health Education
• Health/Health Care Administration
• Health Science
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Computer Science
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Allied Health
• Mental Health
• Education

05
If you received some college credits related to this position, but DID NOT receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn?

• 30 - 59 Semester Hours
• 60 - 89 Semester Hours
• 90 - 119 Semester Hours
• 45 - 89 Quarter Hours
• 90 - 134 Quarter Hours
• 135 - 179 Quarter Hours
• Does not Apply

06
How many years of work experience do you currently have working in a social or human services environment directly with senior citizens?

• 1 month to 5 months
• 6 months less than 1 year
• 1 year less than 2 years
• 2 years less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
• I have no experience

07
How long have you worked in the area of teaching therapeutic or recreational programs while working in a social or human services environment?

• 1 month to 5 months
• 6 months less than 1 year
• 1 year less than 2 years
• 2 years less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
• I have no experience

08
Do you have experience teaching basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications to senior adults 55 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

09
How much experience do you have teaching basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications to senior adults 55 years of age or older?

• 1 month to 5 months
• 6 months less than 1 year
• 1 year less than 2 years
• 2 years less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• I have no experience

10
Please explain the above response including the companies and dates of employment where you acquired experience teaching basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications to senior adults 55 years of age or older.
11
Do you have working knowledge of smartphones and tablets, including basic setup, applications, internet use, and troubleshooting?

• Yes
• No

12
Do you have experience in lesson planning, class management, and accurate attendance or program documentation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question