Community Life Director

The Fountains at La Cholla•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Our mission at Watermark Retirement Communities is to create extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. For Watermark, community includes more than just the wonderful residents we serve on a daily basis. It also includes our dedicated team of professionals who bring our mission to life. We are excited you are considering joining our team. At Watermark we believe a new era of Senior Living starts with you! We have been a leader in senior housing for over 30 years, but we are not content to rest on our reputation. As a Watermark associate, you will have the opportunity to deploy your talents to their fullest as we drive the next 30 years of innovation in the senior housing industry. At Watermark we believe the next era in Senior Living excellence starts with you! We are without a doubt one of the most premier retirement community, and a dream come true for a Community Life Director. At Watermark Retirement Communities, our Community Life Directors come from a variety of backgrounds including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning and recreation. We are looking for incredibly talented people who can plan and execute a well-rounded, refined program that will give our residents the opportunity to continue to thrive, no matter what! We are committed to resident health and well being and we want our ideal candidate to support a wellness centered program. The right candidate for us will have an extensive background in creating programs for seniors with dementia. Through our unique national program “Watermark University” our residents have an opportunity to teach and take courses that stimulate their mind and strengthen their body. Watermark’s approach to programming is truly limitless. We are committed to providing our residents with a comprehensive program that provides life enhancement on multiple levels. The successful candidate will understand how to balance programming with resident’s needs. We want to meet people that like us, want to give all residents the ability to have a quality of life that we can take pride in.

Requirements

Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field a plus
2-4 years’ experience in resident programming including Assisted Living, Memory Care and older adults experiencing cognitive change.
Passion for seniors
Excellent communication skills
Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel and online systems
Proven track record in leading a team
Ability to demonstrate creating a vibrant calendar of offered programs