Activities Director

Purpose To plan and coordinate programs and activities that are varied, reflect the interests, values, and beliefs of the residents and provides life-enriching opportunities for residents and the community. Essential Functions Job Functions Develop and promote an Activities Program designed to promote the residents' active involvement with each other, their families, and the community providing social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities in a planned, coordinated and structured manner. Preparation of monthly community newsletter. Preparation of monthly community activity calendar. Obtain a historical and interest profile for each resident. Actively develop and implement a volunteer program for resident activities. Contact caterers, entertainers, decorators and others to arrange for scheduled events. Facilitate socialization among residents. Chaperone activities outside the community. Drive the Company van for residents' activities. Participate actively with marketing on combined events. Participate as directed in the leasing and marketing process for potential residents. Plan, coordinate and help implement decorating of the community for special events, seasons and holidays. Control expenses within approved budget. Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management. Participate in the community's Manager on Duty (MOD) program on assigned weekends. Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as needed by management. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Over two (2) years, up to and including four (4) years in recreational therapy. State specific training in recreational therapy. Must read, write, speak and understand English. Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly. Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds. Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.