Engage Life Director

Atria Senior Living • Santa Clarita, CA

7d • $70,990 - $81,639

About The Position

The Engage Life Director develops and manages programs that reflect residents’ interests and support their active aging lifestyle. The role oversees the Engage Life Program Instructors, volunteers, drivers, and other Active Aging and Transportation personnel, as applicable. It also manages resident discovery and move-in activities, community events and programs, monthly calendars, transportation operations, departmental goals and budgets, and community engagement and publicity. The director may serve regularly as manager-on-duty and may drive a company vehicle to social and other destinations when required by the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• One to two years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to present information clearly through spoken communication and provide appropriate detail under stressful or demanding conditions.
• Positive attitude and team orientation in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Solid performance management skills, including communicating expectations, documenting performance conversations and issues, coaching, and completing performance management expectations according to company guidance.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions that support company expectations and community goals.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to use technology, including computers, iPad/tablets, word-processing programs, internet access, email, and social media.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet and remain in compliance with Atria motor vehicle policy standards.
• Driving responsibilities are part of the position; a company-provided or personal vehicle may be used.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement meaningful programs that enhance residents’ lives and meet active aging lifestyle expectations.
• Manage and supervise Engage Life Program Instructors, volunteers, and drivers, where applicable.
• Manage the Atria Resident Discovery tool, including Learn.Do.Try. surveys, the monthly event calendar, and Engage Life move-in actions for residents.
• Research, evaluate, approve, develop, and modify community events and programs based on resident interests and the 8 Dimensions of Engagement.
• Prepare and publish a creative monthly program calendar by the first day of each month.
• Manage all aspects of the Engage Life program and motivate residents to participate.
• Contribute to community growth by participating in sales activities.
• Support community public relations, including collaboration with corporate public relations and preparation of local positive publicity stories.
• Manage departmental needs and goals within department budgets.
• Recruit, research, approve, schedule, and supervise program leaders, general contractor entertainers, volunteers, religious professionals, and vendors.
• Manage and supervise Active Aging and Transportation personnel, including scheduling, assignments, direction, performance reviews, input on pay adjustments, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Serve regularly as the community’s manager-on-duty.
• Determine and manage resident transportation operations, including scheduling outside events and related operational decisions.
• Drive a company vehicle from the community to social and other destinations if required by the community.
• Recruit, approve, train, and manage volunteers where applicable.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) employer match
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Referral programs
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager