Director of Activities

Position Summary:
Works in conjunction with Activities Associates to create a multi-faceted calendar of events that encourages individuality, participation and leadership. Creates and maintains a diversified spectrum of community partnerships to provide opportunities for volunteering, purposeful service, intergenerational programming, lifelong learning and resident led activities.

Routine Functions of the Position:

• Evaluates and monitors monthly calendars to ensure program standards.
• Ensures that we are “delivering on our Promise” to provide activities that promote a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment, accomplishment and a need to be needed for all residents.
• Establishes and maintains community partnerships to offer a wide variety of choices for residents.
• Networks in the community to collaborate with other businesses to promote joint programming.
• Establishes and fosters positive working relationships between Activities and other departments.
• Supports Activity Associates in their efforts to provide a well balanced calendar of programs and events.
• Interacts with campus leadership to identify obstacles and plans solutions to help achieve goals.
• Ensures that monthly administrative tasks are complete: credit card statements, volunteer information, Activity Submission forms, team target information, etc.
• Monitors the use of financial records and monthly reports.
• Works with Executive Director to promote and support the Activities Program.
• Acts as a role model leading fellow professionals in taking a pro-active approach in the daily operations of community life.
• Provides training and coaching to co-workers involved in the day to day activities program.
• Encourages constant growth and life throughout the campus and community at large.
• Knowledgeable of Activities software and conducts programs in a timely manner in conjunction with activities displayed on monitors/TV’s.
• Transports residents to various activities and events in the community.
• Leads activities, which may also include serving residents food, drinks and snacks.
• Encourages and motivates residents to stay active – both mentally and physically (ie: Dakim Brain Fitness and Biodex Exercise bike).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Critical Success Factors:

• Demonstrated skill in training, supervising and evaluating. Knowledge of staffing and scheduling.
• Must have strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize when necessary.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to set goals and direct others to achievement.
• Able to communicate a clear vision of the Activities program.
• Successful experience with problem solving.
• Has established a bank of local and regional resources.
• Possess the confidence needed to establish and develop new community partnerships.

Work Environment:

• Facility based position with outings in local community.
• Requires standing, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, kneeling, stooping, stretching, lifting/carrying a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push/pull 100 pounds.
• Occasionally support up to 70 pounds.
• Must be capable of operating a variety of company activities-related equipment (ranging from passenger vehicles such as a 14 passenger bus to office equipment, kitchen equipment, gardening tools, games and sports equipment).
• Will transport residents to outside activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED. College degree in recreation or therapeutic recreation or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in group socialization or recreational programs required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Activity Director Certification preferred.

EOE