Executive Director

AVISTA SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT LLC•Draper, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Avista Senior Living, our guiding principle is simple: Where Kindness Counts. We believe exceptional senior living starts with leadership that models compassion, accountability, and excellence every single day. We are seeking a dynamic, people-first Executive Director to lead Spring Gardens of Draper—a leader who thrives on building strong cultures, developing teams, and delivering world-class service to our residents and their families. This is not a maintenance role—this is a culture-building, results-driving leadership position for someone who takes full ownership of both the heart and performance of a community. About Spring Gardens of Draper Spring Gardens of Draper, an Avista Senior Living community, offers world-class senior living through a full continuum of care, including Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our community is thoughtfully designed to support residents at every stage—whether they are living independently, require daily assistance, or need specialized memory support. We are committed to creating an environment where residents can age in place with dignity, comfort, and connection. At Spring Gardens, we don’t just provide care—we create a vibrant, welcoming community centered on compassion, engagement, and exceptional service—all guided by our philosophy: Where Kindness Counts. Position Overview The Executive Director is responsible for the overall success of the community—operationally, financially, and culturally. This leader sets the tone, drives performance, and ensures that every resident experience reflects excellence, empathy, and kindness. You will serve as the face of the community, owning first impressions, leading sales efforts, and ensuring a high standard of hospitality and care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality strongly preferred
A people-first leader who builds strong, accountable teams
Passion for serving seniors and delivering exceptional experiences
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
Proven ability to set expectations and execute consistently
Excellent communication and active listening skills
Deep commitment to kindness, empathy, and service excellence
Customer-focused, team-focused, and results-driven

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Build and sustain a culture of accountability, mentorship, and kindness
Lead by example—setting clear expectations and holding teams to high standards
Develop department heads through coaching, feedback, and performance management
Foster an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered
Oversee daily operations across all departments
Ensure full compliance with Utah state regulations and Department of Health standards
Ensure care is delivered with quality, dignity, and empathy
Manage and execute annual budgets for revenue and expenses
Drive financial success through occupancy growth and expense management
Hold leaders accountable to KPIs and operational metrics
Act as the sales leader of the community
Own the customer journey—from first impression through residency
Partner with teams to drive occupancy, reputation, and growth
Deliver and uphold world-class customer service standards
Champion a resident-centered culture rooted in kindness and empathy
Continuously elevate the resident and family experience