Activities and Events Supervisor
About The Position
The Activities and Events Supervisor oversees the daily duties of recreation staff and implements stimulating, engaging activities designed to meet individual care plan outcomes. Activities may include intergenerational programs, music, arts, modified sports and exercise, and technology. The role develops community inclusion and integration programs that reflect participants’ needs, preferences, interests, and abilities. The supervisor plans, organizes, evaluates, and promotes recreation programs and services; manages activity budgets and documentation; conducts assessments for new participants; and leads staff and teams in delivering activities, events, and excursions. The position also coaches, recruits, trains, and disciplines employees, supervises staff, and helps keep the property clean, orderly, well-manicured, and guest-ready. Seasonal roles are not eligible for health benefits but are eligible for sick time and holiday pay.
Requirements
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively in a teamwork-oriented setting with staff, supervisors, and participants.
- Proficiency with standard technologies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop cohorts for full community inclusion based on similar interests, desires, and capabilities.
- Ability to create a community activity and integration program aligned with residents’ needs, preferences, and abilities.
- Ability to create, plan, and manage activities effectively.
- Energetic, approachable, and fit.
- High school diploma or active enrollment toward achieving a degree.
- Three to five years of work experience in recreation or activities.
- Ability to swim and maintain balance for pool activities.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, occasional hiking and outdoor activities, handling supplies, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to or over 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant discipline.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and promoting the department’s programs and services.
- Help prepare the department’s annual budget, maintain records, and prepare reports for assigned activities.
- Create, implement, and evaluate social, recreational, and educational programs.
- Produce a monthly activities calendar and newsletter to share with participants and their caregivers.
- Develop, manage, and report on the recreation and activity budget monthly.
- Ensure all documentation is completed promptly.
- Conduct assessments for all new participants.
- Lead teams in executing projects, activities, and excursions.
- Facilitate all aspects of the activity program, from planning projects through production, launch, and post-launch evaluation.
- Coach, counsel, recruit, train, and discipline employees.
- Supervise and direct staff during activities and events.
- Ensure the property is clean, orderly, well-manicured, and guest-ready.
- Provide regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Seasonal roles are eligible for sick time and holiday pay.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
