Activities Program Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living • Tinton Falls, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Program Coordinator works with residents in Continuing Care—including skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care—to support their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. The role designs, plans, and facilitates structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in community spaces and resident rooms. It also involves accompanying residents on group trips and collaborating with team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to provide engaging activities tailored to residents’ needs, abilities, and preferences.

The position is full-time at Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The posted schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the requirements also call for flexibility to work weekends and evenings. The posting lists compensation of $55,000–$60,000 annually in the opening details, and later lists $46,000 per year.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as Activities Staff with supervisory experience, or 3 years as a Programming Assistant.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence.
• Experience working with elderly people.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Nice To Haves

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or relevant experience.
• Certified or eligible for certification as AAC or CTRS; CTRS certification is associated with a four-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to design, plan, and facilitate structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in common areas and resident rooms.
• Escort residents on group trips and excursions and ensure their safety.
• Collaborate with team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities that enhance the resident experience.
• Assess changes in residents’ needs, abilities, and preferences to provide beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable programs and activities.
• Implement, supervise, or lead individual and group activities in activity spaces, common areas, and resident rooms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and paid time off.
• 401(k) for employees age 18 and over, with a company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for employees over age 18.
• Free onsite parking.
• Onsite physicians group dedicated to serving Erickson Senior Living residents.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed