Activities Director

The Delaney at The Vale

• $85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in recreational therapy or Activity Director Certification preferred.
  • Three years' experience in senior living and/or event planning.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Three years' experience in a leadership role.
  • Proficient with computer applications including MS-Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct a variety of social and recreational activities for residents.
  • Coordinate transportation for events, ensuring safety for all participants.
  • Manage the Activities department including overseeing transportation logistics.
  • Interview, select, and supervise contract personnel for entertainment and activities.
  • Design and distribute event information and schedules to residents.
  • Develop community newsletters and master calendars of events.
  • Maintain department budget records and control expenditure variances.
  • Startup and coordinate Resident Committees and Interest Groups.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available.
  • Offering Every Day Pay to enhance cash flow.
  • Generous PTO plan to promote work-life balance.
  • Company paid life insurance for added security.
  • 401k with company match to support retirement savings.
  • Complimentary meals provided in the culinary department.
  • Opportunities for professional training and career advancement.
  • Supportive team environment fostering personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title: Activities Director

Salary: $85k-$100k

Schedule: Monday-Friday

You will enjoy:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Offering Every Day Pay!
  • Generous PTO plan
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Free meals in the culinary department
  • Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
  • You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!


Who you are:
  • Degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification preferred.
  • Three years' experience in senior living and/or event planning and programming.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Three years' experience leading a team.
  • Must be proficient with computer, MS-Word, Outlook, Excel, and other office equipment.


The Activities Director is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing a wide and varied scope of activities and programming which meet the social, educational and recreational (religious) needs of the resident population. The Activities Director ensures activities are provided that enhance the quality of life for all independent living residents.

What you will do:

1. Plans, coordinates, and directs a wide scope of social, educational, and recreational activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of activity.

2. Responsible for the coordination of transportation to events and programs when necessary, including bus transportation and other vehicle transportation. Ensures the safety and well-being of all residents during events and trips.

3. Manages Activities departments to include Transportation.

4. Interviews, selects, supervises, monitors, and serves as the community liaison for all contract personnel for entertainment personnel and for all Resident Functions and Activities. Reviews, monitors and approves contracts/agreements for all external/contracted personnel.

5. Plans, organizes, posts and/or distributes information and material regarding events, programs, activities, etc., including monthly calendars.

6. Develops, plans, coordinates and creates Newsletters for the Community as well as master calendar of events. This may include Transportation, Activities, Wellness and General Information.

7. Maintains appropriate records pertaining to the department budget. Monitors and controls cost expenditures, providing justifications/explanations for variances as appropriate.

8. Responsible for the startup and coordination of Resident Committees and Resident Interest Groups.

9. Conducts an orientation for all new residents and interacts with Director of Marketing to ensure smooth transition to the community.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Encourages residents to take an active part in the community and recreational programs.

2. Assists residents in determining the level and quantity of activity.

3. Prepares and maintains required reports, records, studies and surveys.

4. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

5. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

6. Coordinates services with other departments and involves other departments in activities as applicable to include Food and Beverage departments for events and functions.

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