Activity Director - Senior Living

Spring Arbor Senior Living • Rocky Mount, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount is looking for a creative, energetic Activity Director to bring joy, engagement, and meaningful moments to our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. This isn’t just event planning — it’s life enrichment. It’s music that sparks memories, programs that build connection, and experiences that make everyday feel special. We’re looking for someone who:🎈 Thinks outside the box (and maybe occasionally outside the building!)🎨 Can design engaging programs for both AL & Memory Care🤝 Builds strong relationships with residents, families, and team members📅 Stays organized while keeping the energy high💡 Understands that meaningful engagement is just as important as great care At Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount, you’ll have the opportunity to create moments that matter — the laughter, the celebrations, the quiet one-on-one connections that truly make a difference. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Activity Professional Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of local recreational opportunities is a plus.
• Appropriate CDL license 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed