Activities Director - Personal Care - Experience Required

Senior Lifestyle•Hermitage, PA

5d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Activities Director plans and leads daily programs and special events that enrich residents’ lives and highlight the positive aspects of life in a Senior Lifestyle Community. The role calls for creativity, positive energy, confidence in independently leading programs, flexibility when schedules change, and the ability to build community partnerships. The position reports to the Executive Director and may supervise other staff. The Activities Director fosters a fun work environment, creates opportunities for residents and team members to participate in programs, and recognizes residents’ individuality, diversity, and spirituality. The role promotes the community’s seven-area wellness model and resident participation through events, trips, partnerships, communications, and social media. It also oversees the resident ambassador program, helps with seasonal and holiday décor, and keeps program materials current and consistent with brand standards. The position includes hiring, training, developing, and mentoring department employees; managing department supplies, equipment, budget, expenses, and records; and performing work in a way that preserves residents’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality. A driver’s license and ability to drive an automobile are required.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Entry-level experience listed as 0–3+ years.
Experience leading small or large group events.
Fluency in English sufficient to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with others.
Competence with computer applications, including Microsoft Suite, Outlook Email, online learning portals, and social media.
A positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers.
Willingness to try new things and an enthusiastic, positive demeanor that encourages engagement.
Ability and license to drive an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Event planning experience.
Experience leading small and large group programs.
Experience coordinating community partnerships.
Specialty skills such as fitness certification, musical ability, or artistic skills.

Responsibilities

Foster a fun work environment centered around celebrating residents’ lives.
Plan and lead daily programs within the community.
Develop opportunities for team members from other departments to create and lead programs.
Plan and execute special events in partnership with the sales and marketing departments.
Recognize and honor residents’ individuality, diversity, and spirituality when planning programs, events, and holiday celebrations.
Build rapport with residents to encourage participation in programs and events.
Offer programming opportunities across the seven areas of wellness: physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, vocational, and environmental.
Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events and newsletter that meet program and brand standards by the first of each month.
Organize and lead trips outside the community to help residents stay connected to the greater community.
Develop partnerships inside and outside the community to enhance programs and events.
Promote the community lifestyle through social media and partnerships with sales and marketing.
Oversee the resident ambassador program.
Support and participate in seasonal and holiday decorating.
Keep program flyers, bulletin boards, and digital signs current and compliant with company and brand standards.
Perform work in a manner that preserves residents’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Hire, train, develop, and mentor department employees in accordance with company human resources guidelines.
Secure and maintain department equipment and supplies.
Manage the department budget and expenses.
Document and maintain records required to manage the department.
Drive an automobile as required.