Regional Director of Activities - Northern California

Oakmont Senior Living • $85K — $90K *

Redwood City, CA 94061In-Person

Healthcare

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years in an engagement/activity-related role in educational, recreational, or residential care settings.
At least 3 years in a management or leadership position.
Preferably possess multi-site experience with proven operational skills.
BA/BS degree in Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Sociology, Education or a related field is preferred.
Certification in activities-related education, such as ADC or APC, is advantageous.
Preferred ongoing education related to Geriatric Fitness.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead training programs for activities, including creating training materials and resources.
Maintain regular communications with Activities leadership and ensure alignment with operational goals.
Contribute to the development of activity program standards, addressing barriers and proposing solutions.
Design engaging programs that meet residents' diverse needs based on Oakmont's core elements.
Work with leadership to implement innovative activity programs and ensure industry-leading standards.
Supervise Regional Specialists, managing schedules and priority assignments effectively.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new Activities team members.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, and Holidays.
Complimentary Meals provided.
Bonus opportunities available.
Company-paid Life Insurance.
Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart).
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
Recognition Programs to appreciate employee achievements.
Student Loan Refinancing assistance.
Pet Insurance options available.
Employee Assistance Program for support services.
Emergency Financial Assistance for unexpected situations.

Full Job Description

Regional Director of Activities

Ideal candidates will reside in Northern California . Multi-site experience is preferred.

Salary range: $85,000 - $90,000

The Director of Activities is responsible for general oversight of all aspects of the Activities department including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, ensuring Oakmont standards are met and that programming and activities exceed resident and family expectations and maximize engagement.

The Director of Activities leads the Activities Specialists, supporting the communities in all aspects of Activities operations and programs. The Director of Activities works directly with the Vice President of Memory Care and Programming to create, develop, implement, and execute programs that will bring increased value to the overall operation and performance of the Activities department.

Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time within the States of California. Travel assignments may be for extended periods of time and may frequently change; flexibility and availability are required.

Responsibilities:

Develops and leads Activity program-specific training for the organization, including authoring applicable materials, curriculum, and resources to ensure achievement of learners• competency. Ensures that all Regional and community leadership teams are sufficiently trained to facilitate trainings of their own at the community level.
Maintains effective, regular and professional communications with VP of Memory Care and Programming, Regional Specialists, Activities Directors, Memory Care Activities Directors/Coordinators, Executive Directors and others as needed to support the Activities department. Conducts weekly and monthly scheduled calls with Activities leadership.
Participates in the development of activity program standards, systems, policies and procedures. Presents clear and completed proposals to VP of Memory Care and Programming & other leaders, articulating the resources (time, money and staff) required to achieve desired outcomes. Identifies barriers to success and communicates those barriers early and often, with recommended solutions.
Participates in the development of activity programming that will provide a dynamic, creative, socially engaging atmosphere, designed to meet the interests and desires of the resident population and demographics. Ensures that all activity programs focus on the eight Oakmont Core Elements (Move, Create, Educate, Experience, Connect, Think, Contribute and Socialize) required to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of residents.
Collaborates with the VP of Memory Care and Programming and Regional Specialists to implement new activity programs and ensures maximized utilization, participation and compliance across the organization. Positions Oakmont as the industry leader in Activity programming by ensuring all programs are innovative, unique, branded, inspired and well-executed.
Supervises Regional Specialists. Manages schedules, delegates assignments, and properly allocates based on need and priority of the organization.
Assists in recruiting, onboarding and training of new Activities leadership including Activity Directors and other Activities team members as identified.
Participates as assigned in financial performance management. Maintains oversight of community spenddown and labor management. Assists VP of Memory Care and Programming in monitoring labor and expenses.
Ensures that all Oakmont Activity programs, policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the organization. Creates and enforces policies around standardization and expectations of Activity programs. Identifies areas of opportunity within communities and effectively mitigates subpar performance. Ensures standards are defined, tracked and communicated in a consistent and effective manner using auditing tools, TELs reports, financial performance reports, feedback and other resources.
New Development: Assists in opening new communities including, but not limited to, team hiring, training and onboarding, setup, marketing events and new program development.

Skill Set:

Prior experience must include at least 5 years working in an engagement/activity related role in an educational, recreational, residential care or similar setting.
At least 3 years in a management/leadership role.
Multi-site experience and proven operational expertise required.
Preferred Education; BA/S degree in Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Sociology, Education or related field.
Preferred continued education and/or certifications related to Activities; such as • Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals• courses 1 and 2, Activity Director Certified (ADC), Activity Professional Apprentice Certified (APAC), Activity Professional Certified (APC), Activity Consultant Certified (ACC) and/or other equivalent credentials.
Preferred continued education and/or certifications related to Geriatric Fitness.

With communities across California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nevada, opportunities for career growth, relocation, and travel are significant. In addition, eligible team members may enjoy the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
Complimentary Meals
Bonus Opportunities
Company Paid Life Insurance
Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Recognition Programs
Student Loan Refinancing
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Emergency Financial Assistance

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