Director of Activities

Life Care Services•Marietta, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Estates East Cobb is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate Director of Activities to lead their Life Enrichment team. This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering a wide range of programs to meet the diverse needs of residents, fostering a holistic community culture embracing eight dimensions of wellness. The position also includes administrative and budget responsibilities for the department.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in recreational activities, life enrichment, or related field — or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 3 years of activity/life enrichment experience working with seniors.
Experience in long-term care and assisted living required.
Prior supervisory experience a must.
A passion for senior engagement, hospitality, and making a meaningful impact every day.

Nice To Haves

Recreational Therapy degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Activity staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and counseling.
Manage all volunteers, including interviewing, orientation, and aligning them with meaningful resident activities.
Plan and coordinate monthly activity calendars aligned with signature Activities programs: Lifestyles & Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador Program, and Heartfelt Connections.
Organize special events, seasonal celebrations, wellness speakers, entertainment, and educational offerings.
Ensure strong implementation of LCS Extraordinary Impressions, LCS Cares, and the Lifestyle & Health Services Program.
Promote a healthy, holistic community culture embracing the eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational.
Support both residents and staff in achieving wellness for mind, body, and soul.
Create and manage the department’s annual plan, goals, budget, pricing, and performance standards.
Track budget expenditures and provide explanations for variances as needed.
Oversee all billing related to services provided by the department.
Provide activity-related training across departments as needed.