Activity Director - Memory Care

Foundry Commercial • Fredericksburg, VA

5d

About The Position

Allegro Living serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU!
📍 Spring Arbor of Fredericksburg Cottage
Our wonderful Memory Care community is seeking a creative and energetic Activity Director / Life Enrichment Director to lead engaging programs that bring joy, purpose, and connection to our residents each day.
The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Director is to manage and direct the Lifestyle department to provide a diverse, appealing, full-time social and activity program at the community for all residents and their families. Such a program should include a variety of social, recreational, physical, educational, and spiritual opportunities for resident involvement that encourages socialization and creativity, improves daily living skills, expands personal interest, and increases physical activity and education.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Minimum two (2) years experience as Activity Director or Activity Assistant at an independent living, assisted living or skilled nursing community with related skills in scheduling activities, special events, and leading group activities.
• Must have working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office programs.
• Must possess attention to detail, be energetic/enthusiastic, and able to multi-task.
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the state where the vehicle is operated. CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Passion for working with seniors
• Creativity in planning meaningful activities and life enrichment programs for Alzheimer's or dementia residents
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Nice To Haves

• Activity Professional Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of local recreational opportunities is a plus.
• Appropriate CDL license preferred.
• Previous Activity Assistant experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual activity plan that supports achievement of Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Oversee the administration of the Lifestyle department according to Company policies and procedures and submit relevant reports and narratives as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate Lifestyle Assistants, Drivers, and Concierge personnel, including corrective action and recommendations for separation decisions, according to Company policies and procedures.
• Schedule the Driver and Lifestyle Assistant to stay within budgeted department guidelines and optimize the hours of the Lifestyle program so that day, evening, and weekend opportunities for activities, programs, and outings exist.
• Create and manage a resident transportation schedule and assist in maintaining community transportation vehicles per Company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the transportation budget and expenditures.
• Create and manage the activity budget within approved guidelines and according to Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Establish a full-time activity program that supports residents’ interests and is available seven days a week.
• Other job duties assigned – see full job description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees