JobsUSAActivities Director
Company : Five Star Senior Living
Location : Newark, DE, 19716
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Community & Social Service
Occupation : Activities Director
Job Details
Activities Director
The Life Enrichment (Activities) Program Director is responsible for ensuring a well-rounded, evidence-based activities and recreation program for the residents in the community.
Key Responsibilities
The Opportunity
The Life Enrichment (Activities) Program Director is responsible for ensuring a well-rounded, evidence-based activities and recreation program for the residents in the community.
What You'll Do
- Plans, schedules, and implements an innovative, evidence-based activity program, seven days per week, with at least five programs per day, including one evening program.
- Collaborates with marketing, food service, administrative, and other departments to ensure quality resident programming.
- Organizes and/or conducts outings of interest to residents, driving them to and from events using the community vehicle.
- Promotes participation and individual resident interaction by understanding residents' interests and tailoring programs accordingly.
- Arranges religious observances and in-house services.
- Coordinates the development and distribution of the in-house newsletter with input from residents, employees, and guests.
- Assists in orienting new residents by introducing them to staff and other residents, providing tours, and inviting/escorting them to community programs and outings.
- Communicates with families of new residents weekly for the first two months, then monthly.
- Works with marketing/management to develop community outreach programs for resident involvement (e.g., schools, hospitals, nursing homes).
- Provides information for the bi-monthly marketing press releases.
- Conducts resident programming interviews to develop individualized programs and invites residents to those of interest.
- Facilitates monthly resident community meetings.
- Operates the department cost-effectively, adhering to budgeting guidelines and goals.
- Leads an active network of volunteers.
- Shows high-level skill in planning appropriate and innovative community programming.
- Responsibilities include leadership, customer service, safety, resident care and communication.
What You'll Bring
Position Requirements / Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or recreation therapy preferred.
- Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
- Must possess a valid State Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as mandated by community and state regulations.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills.
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Ability to plan, organize and communicate appropriate activities that promote participation and enthusiasm among the residents.
Location Information
Somerford House & Place Newark is a beautiful community in Newark, DE, with more than 120 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Recreational Activities
Work Shift
Daytime
Auto req ID
147438BR
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