Activity Assistant

Traditions Management•Avon, IN

About The Position

The Activity Assistant helps bring creativity, connection, and engagement to residents and participants in a senior living community. The role involves planning, promoting, and supporting activities, managing schedules and budgets, coordinating with vendors, and tracking participation and costs. The assistant may attend or lead events and gathers feedback to improve future activities.

Requirements

Creative thinking skills to continually plan unique events.
Budgeting skills to control activity costs.
Organizational skills to plan multiple events at once.
Interpersonal skills to interact positively with staff members and activity participants.
Computer skills for email, word processing, record keeping, and spreadsheet software.
Problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles before and during activities.
Written communication skills to compile participant surveys and activity reports.
Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid.

Responsibilities

Brainstorm ideas for activities.
Create schedules detailing activities by day, week, and month.
Advertise activities that are open to the public.
Attend or lead activities to help ensure events run smoothly.
Follow budgetary guidelines when planning activities.
Work with vendors to provide food, music, supplies, and services as needed.
Solicit participant feedback to identify what worked well and areas for improvement.
Maintain detailed records of activities, including participation rates, costs, and other metrics.