About this role
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead a varied calendar of daily, evening, and weekend activities.
- Plan social, educational, recreational, cultural, spiritual, and wellness-focused programs.
- Create activities that reflect residents’ interests, abilities, backgrounds, and preferences.
- Coordinate outings, entertainment, special events, holiday celebrations, volunteers, and community partnerships.
- Encourage participation and provide individualized engagement for residents who may not attend group activities.
- Manage the Life Enrichment budget, supplies, activity spaces, calendars, and required documentation.
- Evaluate programs and make adjustments based on resident feedback and participation.
- Collaborate with families, the Executive Director, and department leaders to support residents’ overall well-being.
- Ensure programs comply with community policies and applicable state requirements.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience planning and leading activities, lessons, programs, events, or group experiences.
- Experience in senior living, education, recreation, hospitality, community programming, or a related setting is preferred.
- Strong group leadership skills and the ability to motivate, encourage, and connect with others.
- Creative, enthusiastic, organized, and comfortable leading groups.
- Strong communication, time-management, and relationship-building skills.
- Compassionate, patient, dependable, and understanding of the aging process.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record preferred for resident outings.
- Activity Director or therapeutic recreation certification is a plus.