Director of Life Enrichment (Senior Living)

Amavida at Lakes Park • Hilton Head Island, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cypress of Hilton Head is recruiting for a Director of Life Enrichment. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, coordinating, and directing of a wide and varied scope of activities and programming that meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental needs of the residents. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an extraordinary company that is investing in the future of senior living by investing in its employees.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in recreational activities/life enrichment or the equivalent of working experience in the field.
• Three years’ working experience in activities/life enrichment with seniors.
• Experience working in hospitality, wellness, recreation and resident engagement.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident preferences and develop a program of opportunities that are meaningful to the residents served and enhance their sense of well-being (identity, growth, autonomy, security, connectedness, meaning and joy).
• Provide overall leadership to and management of Life Enrichment Associates.
• Coordinate a dynamic and active volunteer program.
• Plan, coordinate and direct a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in areas of lifestyle activity.
• Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
• Plan and execute diverse and engaging programs to meet the needs of a diverse resident population including newly retired seniors seeking a carefree lifestyle, seniors in need of physical assistance, and seniors in varying stages of memory loss.

What This Job Offers

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