Lead Activities Assistant / Life Enrichment Team Lead

Senior Living Communities Careers • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Lead Activities Assistant works closely with residents and team members to plan and deliver engaging programs, events, outings, and experiences that support residents’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. This hands-on position combines resident engagement, event coordination, and frontline team leadership. The role also helps ensure residents experience a vibrant, welcoming, and engaging lifestyle every day.

Requirements

• Experience working in senior living, assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult recreation, therapeutic recreation, or similar resident-focused environments.
• Experience leading, mentoring, training, or coordinating the work of others, even without a formal Director title.
• A passion for creating meaningful experiences for older adults.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and events.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort speaking in front of groups and facilitating activities.
• A positive, energetic, and service-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of activities, life enrichment, recreation, resident engagement, hospitality, or programming experience.
• Prior senior living experience.
• Certification in Activities, Recreation, Dementia Programming, or a related field.
• Experience supervising or leading team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily life enrichment programs and community events.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Activities, Concierge, and Transportation team members.
• Help create monthly calendars of events, outings, educational opportunities, and special celebrations.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and learn their interests, hobbies, and preferences.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement through formal programs and personal interactions.
• Coordinate community partnerships, entertainers, volunteers, and local resources.
• Assist with department scheduling, purchasing, and operational organization.
• Help ensure residents experience a vibrant, welcoming, and engaging lifestyle every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed