Activities director job description

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sunrise are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

Sunrise Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. Team members may also be eligible to receive a bonus based on their position. Some leadership roles are eligible to receive annual bonuses. All team members have the potential to receive spot bonuses and other incentive awards.

Qualifications

Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.

At Sunrise, you will…

Make a Difference Every Day
We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.

Sunrise Senior Living was again named as one of the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by Fortune and certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 5th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work ®

This employee will look fully ON-SITE in Plainsboro, NJ M-F, 9am-5pm

Pay : Flexible based on experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

Including but not limited to:

· Manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of daily programming

· Ensure daily activities and programs encourage socialization and provide entertainment, enjoyment, and fulfillment to members

· Actively participate in daily activities and directly engage with members

· Plan and create monthly calendars using the programming guide and coordinate with outside vendors for special programming, such as performances, family days, holiday themes, and special events

· Work closely with the Center Director to ensure programs and staffing meet goals and adhere to approved budgets

· Ensure calendar of events and programs are planned quarterly, well-documented, and communicated clearly to all support staff

· Provide ongoing training and support to care providers of all activities and programs

· Lead morning team huddles and support staff to review daily activities and specific member needs

· Coach and monitor performance of care providers during day-to-day activities

· Manage any center volunteers when present

· Participate in after-hour events to promote the Center

· Help coordinate member transportation

· Assist with food service and food ordering; maintain any state-specific requirements

· Assist with tours when necessary

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or related field preferred but not required
• One to three years direct programming experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-manage and drive efficient processes

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• Creating, organizing, and running small to large creative/athletic/fun events for a variety of demographics (young to old).
• Marketing events to Lewis community residents and the public
• Tracking budgets, expenses and other records/documentation of payments.
• Working with external vendors on events & event marketing
• Traveling to communities and other local Southern California venues to assist with events at other properties
• Helping to promote and manage the various community amenities such as 24-hour gym, computer lab, game room, movie theatre, BBQ areas, junior Olympic-sized pool, and much more.
• Managing onsite vendors (e.g. fitness, after school club).
• Running your community's Social Media such as Instagram and Active Building (Lewis's Resident Portal).

To be successful, your experience should include event coordination and/or managing mid to large-scale activities. You should pride yourself on your attention to detail, your flexibility and your ability to problem-solve.


SCHEDULE:
Your work days are primarily Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-6pm on non-event days and approximately 11am-8pm on the days of events. Additional flexibility may be required depending on your events. Reliable transportation and valid driver's license are required.


YOUR SALARY:
$21/hour to start, plus annual bonus, $100/cell allowance each month, and annual pay increase eligibility.


OTHER PERKS:
Lewis offers you mileage reimbursement, a variety of medical and dental benefits plans, a 401K savings plan with company match, apartment discounts, paid holidays, vacation time, continued training, advancement potential and much more.

To learn more about Lewis Apartment Communities, visit our websites at www.lewiscareers & www.lewisapartments.com

Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we pride ourselves on recruiting, employing, training, compensating and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.