Engage Life Program Instructor
About The Position
The Engage Life Program Instructor leads recreational and engagement programs that are meaningful to residents, supporting their active-aging lifestyle and helping them participate in community life. The role includes planning and communicating activities, welcoming and engaging new residents, supporting community events and initiatives, maintaining activity records, and assisting the Engage Life Director. The instructor may drive a company vehicle to community and social destinations if required by the community. The wage range is $16.94 to $20.33 per hour, depending on prior work history and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, plus 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 programs of interest and meaning to residents to enhance their lives and meet their active-aging lifestyle expectations.
- Lead assigned Engage Life programs.
- Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities with sufficient 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 maintain a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
- Welcome new residents, make efforts to include them in activities, and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
- Assist with planning parties and activities, decorating the community seasonally and for holidays, and planning monthly birthday parties for residents.
- Assist with Bright Beginnings, including housewarmings.
- Support and actively participate in the community’s census-building initiatives.
- Maintain records of activities, resident participation levels, and residents’ acceptance of activities as required by state law.
- Assist the Engage Life Director in recruiting volunteers to support the activities program.
- Drive a company vehicle from the community to social and other destinations if required by the community.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards, dependent on classification, starting at $500 for full-time employees; amounts vary by location.
- Employees may be eligible for an Annual Scores Reward of $500 for full-time or $250 for part-time employees based on community survey results.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
- Advancement opportunities and a supportive environment promoting work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
