Activity Director

The Gardens at Quail Springs • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Director at The Gardens at Quail Springs plans and leads programs that help assisted living and memory care residents stay connected, creative, and engaged. The role involves getting to know residents’ interests, abilities, and life stories and creating both group and individual experiences, including activities for residents living with dementia. The director also maintains activity documentation and calendars, coordinates volunteers and events, manages the activities budget, participates in resident care conferences, and supports community needs through a Manager-on-Duty rotation. The position requires safely driving a minibus for resident activities and outings.

Requirements

• An associate degree and at least one year of experience as an Activities Director, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least six months of experience working with individuals with dementia.
• Strong planning, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence leading groups and connecting with residents one-on-one.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call assignments as needed, including the Manager-on-Duty rotation.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally out of town.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets Company auto insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead group and individual activities that support residents’ cognitive, physical, and social wellbeing.
• Create engaging experiences through music, movement, art, conversation, entertainment, and community outings.
• Adapt programming to residents’ interests, abilities, and needs, including those living with dementia.
• Develop monthly activity calendars and the community newsletter.
• Complete activity assessments for new residents and maintain quarterly documentation.
• Coordinate volunteers and the Resident Ambassador Program.
• Organize seasonal celebrations, annual events, and opportunities for family involvement.
• Safely drive a minibus to transport residents to activities and outings.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets Company auto insurance requirements.
• Participate in resident care conferences and manage the monthly activities budget.
• Participate in the Manager-on-Duty rotation and help address community needs during assigned shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree