Lifestyle Director at The Bluffs

Foundry Commercial • Houghton, MI

2d • $20

About The Position

The Lifestyle Director manages and directs the Lifestyle department, providing a diverse, appealing, full-time social and activity program at the community for residents and their families. The program should offer social, recreational, physical, educational, and spiritual opportunities that encourage socialization and creativity, improve daily living skills, expand personal interests, and increase physical activity and education.

The position develops and oversees activity programming, budgets, transportation, and department administration. It also recruits, trains, manages, motivates, and evaluates Lifestyle Assistants, Drivers, and Concierge personnel. The activity program should be available seven days a week, with day, evening, and weekend activities, programs, and outings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least two years of experience as an Activity Director or Activity Assistant at an independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing community, with related skills in scheduling activities and special events and leading group activities.
• Working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office programs.
• Attention to detail, energy and enthusiasm, and ability to multitask.
• Positive criminal background screening.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company Fleet Safety standards; must meet and maintain Company driving eligibility and insurability requirements.
• Adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

• Activity Professional Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of local recreational opportunities is a plus.
• CDL license is a perk and may be required at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual activity plan that supports achievement of Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Oversee administration of the Lifestyle department according to Company policies and procedures, and submit required reports and narratives.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate Lifestyle Assistants, Drivers, and Concierge personnel, including corrective action and recommendations for separation decisions, according to Company policies and procedures.
• Schedule the Driver and Lifestyle Assistant within budgeted department guidelines and optimize program hours to provide day, evening, and weekend activities, programs, and outings.
• Create and manage a resident transportation schedule and help maintain community transportation vehicles according to Company policies and procedures, while adhering to transportation budgets and expenditures.
• Create and manage the activity budget within approved guidelines and in accordance with Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Establish a full-time activity program that supports residents’ interests and is available seven days a week.
• Perform other assigned job duties.

What This Job Offers

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