Parkshore Juanita Bay - Activities Coordinator

Transforming Age•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parkshore Juanita Bay is seeking a friendly, energetic, and dependable Activities Coordinator to help create meaningful experiences for active, independent older adults. Working closely with the Lifestyle Director, the coordinator helps deliver the community’s activities calendar, including social gatherings, games, educational programs, fitness and wellness activities, special events, and resident outings. This is a hands-on role with varied responsibilities; previous senior living experience and fitness-instructor experience are not required. The coordinator assists with preparing activity spaces and equipment, welcoming and engaging residents, facilitating small-group activities, supporting fitness and wellness programs, and completing related administrative work. The role occasionally includes transporting residents to scheduled destinations in a community vehicle. The position pays $24–$26 per hour, depending on experience, and offers medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with instant matching, generous PTO, and other benefits.

Requirements

Warm, outgoing personality and genuine enjoyment of working with older adults.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Dependable, positive, hospitality-focused approach.
Creativity, initiative, and willingness to be actively involved in community life.
Comfort leading or facilitating small-group activities and interacting with residents.
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the Lifestyle Director.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn activity- and fitness-related technology.
At least 21 years of age due to occasional driving responsibilities.
Current valid driver's license and ability to maintain a safe driving record.
Willingness to occasionally adjust working hours for special events.
Successful completion of required background checks, drug screening, and other applicable pre-employment requirements.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, reaching, arranging activity spaces, and handling program materials and equipment; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, customer service, events, or related work; helpful but not required.
Previous experience in senior living, recreation, or community programming.
Experience with fitness, wellness, group exercise, or recreational sports.
CPR/AED certification.
Experience organizing group outings or special events.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lifestyle Director with coordinating and carrying out daily activities, social gatherings, educational programs, special events, and resident outings.
Prepare activity spaces; arrange tables, chairs, supplies, and equipment; and clean up after programs.
Welcome residents, encourage participation, and foster a warm, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere.
Independently facilitate games, discussion groups, creative programs, and other small-group gatherings.
Support fitness and wellness programs by preparing spaces, setting up equipment, assisting instructors, and helping residents participate comfortably.
When appropriately qualified, lead basic wellness or small-group movement activities such as walking or gentle stretching.
Occasionally transport residents to local appointments, shopping, community outings, and other scheduled destinations using a community vehicle.
Assist with activity registrations, calendars, event materials, and other administrative tasks.
Keep activity, fitness, and common spaces organized and welcoming.
Build positive relationships with residents, learn their interests, and share ideas for new programs and activities.
Collaborate with the Lifestyle Director and other team members to deliver an exceptional resident experience.