Lifestyle Director at Spring Arbor of Wilmington

Foundry Commercial • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Lifestyle Director manages and directs the Lifestyle department, providing a diverse, appealing, full-time social and activity program for community 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 oversees department operations, staff, transportation, and budgets while ensuring that activities reflect resident interests and are available seven days a week. Driving is an essential function of the position, and associates must meet and maintain the company's driving eligibility and insurability requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least two years of experience as an Activity Director or Activity Assistant in 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.
• Must have a positive criminal background screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) under company Fleet Safety standards.
• Must meet and maintain company driving eligibility and insurability requirements to perform assigned duties.
• Must adhere to the company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual activity plan that supports 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 regarding separation decisions.
• Schedule Drivers and Lifestyle Assistants within budget guidelines and optimize program hours to provide daytime, evening, and weekend activities, programs, and outings.
• Create and manage a resident transportation schedule, assist with maintaining community transportation vehicles, and ensure compliance with 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