Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living • NY-Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The Engage Life Program Instructor leads recreational and lifestyle programs that are meaningful to residents, helping enhance their lives and support an active aging lifestyle. The role offers and supervises a diverse range of activities, encourages resident participation, and helps new residents connect with the community. The instructor also assists with events, seasonal decorations, birthday parties, and community census-building initiatives; maintains activity and participation records; and may drive a company vehicle to social or other destinations if required by the community. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Engage Life programs that interest residents and support their active aging lifestyle expectations.
• Offer a sufficient variety of recreational activities and provide appropriate supervision for each activity.
• Develop programs for residents, including programs for residents confined to their rooms when applicable.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in programs.
• Inform residents about upcoming activities and keep the schedule of events current on the bulletin board.
• Welcome new residents, include them in activities, and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assist with planning parties and activities, seasonal and holiday decorating, and monthly resident birthday parties.
• Assist with Bright Beginnings, including housewarmings.
• Support and actively participate in community census-building initiatives.
• Maintain records of activities, resident participation levels, and resident acceptance of activities as required by state law.
• Assist the Engage Life Director in enlisting volunteers to support the activities program.
• Drive a company vehicle from the community to social or other destinations if required by the community.
• 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, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED