Activities Director / Director of Life Enrichment – Senior Living
Spring Oak Senior Living•Warrenton, VA
•$42,000 - $46,000•Onsite
About The Position
Spring Oak Senior Living at Warrenton is seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Director / Director of Life Enrichment to lead their resident engagement program. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys planning engaging programs, leading groups, encouraging participation, and adapting activities for different interests and abilities. The community is a small, close-knit assisted living facility with 35 apartments and 41 licensed beds, allowing for personalized resident engagement.
Requirements
- Previous experience planning and leading activities, lessons, programs, events, or group experiences.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in senior living, education, recreation, hospitality, community programming, or a related setting is preferred.
- Activity Director or therapeutic recreation certification is a plus.
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.
Benefits
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- The opportunity to bring creativity, connection, and joy to residents each day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
