Lifestyle Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle.
• AA degree or Bachelor’s degree (Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation Therapy, or Health Promotion) is preferable or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two to four years of experience with developing and implementing Lifestyle programs, preferably for seniors.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget.
• First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Background clearances as required by government regulations.
• Must meet health requirements, including TB.

Nice To Haves

• If responsible for creating exercise prescriptions and evaluating resident’s ability to participate in physical dimension of programs, one or more of the following certifications is highly preferred: ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist/ ACSM certified Group Exercise Instructor/ ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors, Senior Fitness Association Certification (SFA).

Responsibilities

• Create an environment in the community that promotes residents and families’ participation in the provided Lifestyle.
• Create and submit a monthly calendar of events for review and printing.
• Create and submit a monthly newsletter for residents, staff, and families.
• Create and maintain social media under the umbrella of Clearwater’s Home Office.
• Coordinate with other associates the planning, execution, and attending special functions, such as holidays and celebratory events.
• Conduct surveys of residents to determine what Lifestyle programs are of interest to them.
• Oversee transportation of residents, including assisting with safe loading, unloading, seating, and transporting residents onto and off community vehicles, and driving residents as needed.
• Oversee scheduling of transportation for recreational and medical outings.
• Evaluate the transportation program on a regular basis to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise department staff in accordance with all company policies, procedures, and core values.
• Develop and train volunteers who are in the community to assist with Lifestyle programs or special events.
• Survey residents to determine their satisfaction levels with programs and services provided and make corrections as necessary.
• Manage the department within the budgetary guidelines, track inventory, and order supplies.
• Understand and fulfill all State, Federal and local regulations for maintaining safe vehicles, securing all required credentials/licensing for vehicle(s) and driver(s).
• Encourage and invite resident participation in all resident Lifestyle programs.
• Alert care staff when there is a medical or care need of a resident that needs to be addressed.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately.
• Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations.
• Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform or clothing and name tag when working.
• Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always