Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living • CA-Walnut Creek, CA

3d

About The Position

The Engage Life Program Instructor leads recreational and lifestyle programs that are meaningful to residents, supporting their active-aging expectations and encouraging participation. The instructor offers a diversified schedule of activities with appropriate supervision, including programs for residents who may be confined to their rooms. The role also welcomes and engages new residents, helps plan community celebrations and seasonal decorations, and maintains required activity and participation records. The instructor may drive a company vehicle to community or social destinations if required by the community.

Atria’s Flourish at Atria benefits program offers medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options; paid holidays and PTO; a 401(k) employer match; career development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training, and mentoring; employee recognition and referral programs; and employee discounts. Benefit enrollment varies by employee classification.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Engage Life programs that are of interest and meaning to residents.
• Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Develop programs for residents, including, if applicable, programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• 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, include and engage them in activities, and introduce them to others with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assist in planning parties and activities, decorating the community for seasons and holidays, and planning monthly birthday parties.
• 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 resident acceptance of each activity as required by state law.
• Assist the Engage Life Director in enlisting volunteers to support the activities program.
• Drive a company vehicle to community, 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
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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