Lifestyle Director

RL Communities • Ellisville, MO

4d • $21 - $24

About The Position

The Lifestyle Director shapes a vibrant community culture and enhances residents’ quality of life by delivering resort-style social, educational, wellness, and fitness programs that support residents’ mind, body, and spirit. The position is part of the community Focus Team and reports directly to the Community Managers. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday on an hourly basis, with flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for events. The role includes driving the community shuttle bus for resident outings, serving alcohol when legally permitted, and obtaining any food handler permit required by local ordinances within two weeks of employment.

Requirements

• At least 25 years of age to drive the community shuttle bus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• At least 2 years of customer service experience.
• Demonstrated leadership or community management skills.
• Strong knowledge of the local community and a genuine passion for serving seniors.
• Experience coordinating or leading events, social or recreational activities, wellness programs, or fitness classes; regular participation with willingness to learn is acceptable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Experience with budget management.
• Proficiency with technology for community content, including Microsoft Office programs and email.
• Ability to flex the primary Monday–Friday schedule to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for events.
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet all local requirements to serve alcohol.
• Obtain a food handler permit within two weeks of the first day of employment if required by local ordinances.

Nice To Haves

• Fitness certification.
• Coursework in business, gerontology, wellness, hospitality, marketing, or psychology.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and refine inclusive community events and activities in line with resident interests and demographics; build relationships, gather feedback, and evaluate success using surveys and attendance data.
• Design and deliver lifestyle, wellness, and fitness programming that supports residents’ mind, body, and spirit, including leading a varied fitness schedule and coordinating complimentary classes with partner organizations and certified residents.
• Develop and manage the annual lifestyle programming budget, negotiate with vendors, and secure sponsorships while staying within budget.
• Create and distribute monthly event calendars, newsletters, and internal marketing materials using online tools; collaborate with the Focus Team to promote programs through social media and other communication channels.
• Oversee scheduling of community facilities for events and activities, ensuring spaces are prepared, safe, clean, and available.
• Drive the community shuttle bus for resident outings.
• Serve alcohol in accordance with applicable local requirements.
• Obtain a food handler permit if required by local ordinances within two weeks of the first day of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Access pay anytime.
• $341 benefit stipend per pay period that can be applied toward health, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; HSA, FSA, and LSA; accident and hospital indemnity; and legal and identity theft protection.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer match.

What This Job Offers

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