An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.
Director of Activities Sterling Estates East Cobb - Marietta, GA When you work at Sterling Estates East Cobb , you get a front‑row seat to the incredible life stories of the wisest people on earth. Even more, you become part of an extraordinary organization—one that invests in the future of senior living by investing in you . Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.
Pay Range:
$62,000-64,000 Based on experience + Bonus eligible
The Opportunity:
Director of Activities We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate Director of Activities to lead our Life Enrichment team. In this role, you'll plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of programs designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental needs of our residents. What You'll Do Leadership & Supervision Lead and supervise Activity staff—including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and counseling.
Manage all volunteers:
interviewing, orientation, and aligning them with meaningful resident activities. Program Planning & Execution Plan and coordinate monthly activity calendars aligned with our signature Activities programs—Lifestyles & Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador Program, and Heartfelt Connections . Organize special events, seasonal celebrations, wellness speakers, entertainment, and educational offerings. Ensure strong implementation of LCS Extraordinary Impressions , LCS Cares , and the Lifestyle & Health Services Program . Resident Wellness & Culture Promote a healthy, holistic community culture embracing the eight dimensions of wellness : Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational. Support both residents and staff in achieving wellness for mind, body, and soul. Administrative & Budget Responsibilities Create and manage the department's annual plan, goals, budget, pricing, and performance standards. Track budget expenditures and provide explanations for variances as needed. Oversee all billing related to services provided by the department. Provide activity‑related training across departments as needed. What We're Looking For Associate or Bachelor's degree in recreational activities, life enrichment, or related field — or equivalent professional experience. Prefer Recreational Therapy degree. Minimum 3 years of activity/life enrichment experience working with seniors. Experience in long‑term care and assisted living required. Prior supervisory experience a must. A passion for senior engagement, hospitality, and making a meaningful impact every day. Join Us If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate senior care professional who thrives on creating meaningful experiences—we'd love to get to know you. Apply today and help our residents live extraordinary lives. Sterling Estates East Cobb is an EEO Employer
