Lifestyle Director at Spring Arbor of Wilmington

Allegro Senior Living • 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 Lifestyle Director develops and administers department plans, staffing, budgets, transportation, and activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, goals, ownership objectives, and approved guidelines. The activity program should support residents’ interests and be available seven days a week, with day, evening, and weekend activity, program, and outing opportunities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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; driving is an essential job function and a condition of employment.
• Must adhere to the company Drug Free Workplace policy; associates are subject to the 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; applicants should inquire.

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; handle corrective action and make recommendations regarding separation decisions according to company policies and procedures.
• Schedule Drivers and Lifestyle Assistants within budget guidelines and optimize program hours to provide day, evening, and weekend activities, programs, and outings.
• Create and manage a resident transportation schedule and assist in maintaining community transportation vehicles according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure transportation spending and expenditures adhere to the transportation budget.
• 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