Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Signature - West 86 • New York, NY

5d • $21 - $25

About The Position

The Engage Life Program Instructor leads recreational and lifestyle programs that are meaningful to residents, supporting participation and active aging. The role offers and supervises a varied set of activities, develops programs for residents—including, when applicable, those confined to their rooms—and helps residents learn about and connect with activities and one another. The instructor also supports community events, resident engagement, activity records, and census-building initiatives. The position may require driving a company vehicle to social or other destinations if required by the community.

Atria describes its Flourish at Atria benefits program as offering resources for employees’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Benefit enrollment varies by employee classification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable to the employer.
• 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 programs that interest residents and enhance their lives and active-aging experience.
• Lead assigned Engage Life programs.
• Offer adequate and varied 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, encourage their participation, and introduce them to other community members 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 resident 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 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 paid time off.
• 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