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Updated March 26, 2025

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Assistant activity director resume

Kathleen Olson

(900) 555-3881 | kolson@example.com

San Diego, CA | 67154 S. Elm St. - 43520

Work experience

2011 - Present
Assistant Activity Director, Boys & Girls Club - San Diego, CA
- Coordinated special events, such as volunteer appreciation dinners and holiday balls.
- Completed activity assessments on new residents.
2007 - 2011
Activities Leader, Boys & Girls Club - Garden Grove, CA
- Manage and/or supervise all recreational activities and tutoring.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members Report injuries and complete required forms.
- Group Leader had to be a positive attitude and serve as a positive role model for children enrolled.
- Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating special events.
- Served as a positive role model and provided guidance when needed.
2004 - 2007
Activity Coordinator, Provo City - Provo, UT
- Prepared facility contracts for third party sporting events, continuing contracts and special events
- Generated and directed Summer Staff Training 2013 and 2014.
- Set up rooms for programs, classes and special events.
- Write, manage and monitor between 20-25 contracts annually through on-going communication and performing financial and programming audits.
1994 - 2004
Recreation Therapist, 24 Hour Fitness - Provo, UT
- Planned and conducted daily recreation therapy groups session and programs with individual sessions in accordance with the multi-disciplinary treatment plans.
- Plan, implement and evaluate special events for individuals served.
- Developed integrated treatment plans targeting a client's goals and objectives.

Skills

Patient Care
Rehabilitation Therapy Services
Olympics
Therapeutic Areas
Ctrs
Enrichment Activities
Independent Living
Child Care
Twitter
Facility

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Recreation Management (1991 - 1994)
Brigham Young University
Provo,

Assistant activity director resume

Dennis Fisher

(990) 555-9982 | dfisher@example.com

New York, NY | 50066 E. Park St. - 90798

Work experience

2019 - Present
Assistant Activity Director, Fort Washington Investment Advisors - New York, NY
- Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
- Hold monthly resident council meetings to see what the facility can improve on from the resident's eyes.
2017 - 2019
Activities Leader, SCO Family of Services - New York, NY
- Plan and carry out activities for individuals that sufffer from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Developed rapport in a safe environment with students and families through consistent communication.
2014 - 2017
Program Lead, The Salvation Army - New York, NY
- Provided quality personal care for clients with various cognitive & physical disabilities.
- Engaged the students in lesson plan delivery as well as homework assistance.
- Worked in close communication with other programs leaders, site coordinator, and parents and guardians.
- Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Worked directly with upper management to establish secured approvals for operating policies and procedures.
2009 - 2014
Orientation Leader, Durham County Library - Chapel Hill, NC
- Served as a positive role model.
- Welcome a group of freshman students to Towson University by telling them what the school and community has to offer.
- Collaborated with multiple departments in emergency situations and applied more efficient creative methods to the production process.

Skills

Direct Supervision
Procedures
Independent Living
Homework Assignments
Role Model
Internet
Student Life
Facility
Student Leaders
Therapeutic Areas

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Kinesiology (2006 - 2009)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill,

Assistant activity director resume

Katherine Price

(910) 555-5652 | kprice@example.com

Baltimore, MD | 12281 S. Maple St. - 21639

Work experience

2020 - Present
Assistant Activity Director, HCR ManorCare - Baltimore, MD
- Marketed, toured the facility, and completed contracts, as part of the admission team.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, activity calendars, and community reintegration programs.
2014 - 2020
Activities Leader, Elsa - Muncie, IN
- Assisted After-School Program Director in creation week-long themed lesson plans.
- Developed policies and procedures for operational components of lead program.
- Used multiple systems such as Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Sales Force and Outlook.
- Coordinated all environmental and safety aspects in compliance with EHS departments OSHA, DOT, EPA standards.
2012 - 2014
Activity Coordinator, SAFY - Muncie, IN
- Assure that recreation facilities are operating and maitn effectively and safely.
- Use of computer database in order to organize logistics for staff, students and communication with other departments.
- Enforce company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated communication between Kohl's inquires and Global Office locations for timely follow up and problem resolution.
2008 - 2012
Recreation Therapist, SAFY - Muncie, IN
- Plan, direct and coordinate recreation based treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Provided activities for residents, document and chart, conducts assessments and treatment plans
- Assessed individual client's goals and contributed to individualized treatment plans.
- Administer recreation therapy assessments to create individual treatment plans and patient goals.
- Train or supervise student interns or new staff members.

Skills

Sales Goals
Activity Assessments
Clinical Documentation
Social Workers
Community Activities
Prospective Residents
Procedures
Adolescents
Art Activities
CPR

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Kinesiology (2005 - 2008)
Ball State University
Muncie,

Assistant activity director resume

Charles Stephens

(390) 555-1818 | cstephens@example.com

Rialto, CA | 28886 W. Park Ln. - 31675

Work experience

2017 - Present
Assistant Activity Director, MEADOW RIDGE CINCINNATI ASSOCIATES - Rialto, CA
- Coordinated the volunteers who assisted at activity programs, trips and special events.
- Transferred resident to and from wheel chairs within the facility a well as on the resident outings buses.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community resources and programs.
- Coordinated over fifty programs each year ranging from small group activities for 10-12 individuals to campus-wide special events with 500+ attendees.
- Supervised and assisted staff during community outings.
2016 - 2017
Activities Leader, Think Together - Rialto, CA
- Planned and assisted with daily activities such as arts and crafts, and organized games.
- Developed effective relationships with all call center departments through clear communication.
- Utilize computer technology to coordinate activities and ensure communication with soldiers and families.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures, emphasizing high level of quality control.
2013 - 2016
Activity Coordinator, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis - Fishers, IN
- Worked closely with volunteer coordinator and volunteers to ensure staffing of special events.
- Organized the resort activities and special events for all ages.
- Performed Federal Communication Commission audits as required.
2011 - 2013
Recreation Therapist, Catholic Community Service - Bellingham, WA
- Consulted, as required, with contracted minority mental health specialists and documented consultations in client records.
- Provide the full range of outpatient mental health services to children, teenagers, and their caregivers.
- Collaborated with treatment team of clinical social workers,psychiatrists, psychologists, and rehabilitation counselors to develop individualized treatment plans

Skills

Leadership Development
Treatment Plans
Communication
Enrichment Activities
Project Management
Direct Supervision
Community Outings
Life Enrichment Program
Different Activities
Dementia

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business (2008 - 2011)
Western Washington University
Bellingham,

Assistant activity director resume

Frank Hamilton

(720) 555-5590 | fhamilton@example.com

Zanesville, OH | 1640 S. Oak St. - 74213

Work experience

2019 - Present
Assistant Activity Director, Genesis HealthCare - Zanesville, OH
- Conducted ongoing in-service training between rehabilitation staff and nursing units resulting in safer patient care practices and improved communication.
- Plan, direct, and implement all Recreation services for residents of varied physical and mental capacities.
- Planned individual and group recreational activities and services both therapeutic and general based on the needs and interest of the customer.
- Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.E.
- Assisted residents with mild, moderate and severe dementia.
2012 - 2019
Assistant Activity Director, Sterling Co - Newark, OH
- Developed & implemented daily activities for residents on long-term care, vent, sub-acute, alzheimer's/dementia, and assisted living units.
- Promoted to Assisted Living Manager of a 29 bed facility.
- Provided a daily sing-along program for the Alzheimer's Dementia Unit.
2011 - 2012
Activity Coordinator, Mental Health America - Newark, OH
- Spearheaded cross-departmental task forces to improve network-wide communication.
- Ship, receive, and deliver high volume packages, equipment, and merchandise.
- Developed volunteer team to assist in implementing life enrichment program.
- Completed several training sessions for CPR, equipment use and safety procedures.
2005 - 2011
Recreation Therapist, Mental Health America - Newark, OH
- Complete mental health screening assessments.
- Researched topics relevant to social work practice and shadow onsite mental health practitioners.

Skills

Activity Assessments
Therapeutic Recreation Programs
Risk Management
Community Events
Independent Living
Patient Care
Assess Patients
Treatment Plans
Mental Health
Powerpoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Rehabilitation Science (2002 - 2005)
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion,

How to write an assistant activity director resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in assistant activity director-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These tips will help you demonstrate why you are the perfect fit for the assistant activity director position.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is a place to list all relevant skills and abilities. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some assistant activity director interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an assistant activity director resume:

Student Organizations
Event Planning
Bed Facility
MDS
Alzheimer
Front Desk
Leadership Development
Budget Management
Memory Care
Program Planning

Student Government Association
Student Clubs
Educational Programs
Bingo
Social Events
Student Body
State Regulations
Patient Care
Greek Life
Social Justice

Care Conferences
RAN
Family Support
Resident Participation
Sensory Stimulation
Risk Management
Leadership Training
Care Plan
Medical Appointments
Elderly Residents

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How to structure your work experience

Your employment history is arguably one of the most important parts of your resume. It shows you have experience and foundation in your field to successfully master the assistant activity director position. Here is how to most effectively structure your work experience:

List your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order. Employers care about your most recent experience the most.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs.

How to write assistant activity director experience bullet points

Remember, your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. This is your chance to show why you're good at your job and what you accomplished.

Use the XYZ formula for your work experience bullet points. Here's how it works:

Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

This creates bullet points that read Achieved X, measured by Y, by doing Z.

Here are examples from great assistant activity director resumes:

Work history example #1

Assistant Activity Director

Presbyterian Homes

Conducted interviews, completed assessments, MDS, care plans and developed activities for 112 bed long term care nursing facility.
Provided social work/activity services to residents in accordance with facility, accreditation, and governmental standards.
Started and launched individualized program plans for 6 residents with dementia to alleviate cognitive impairments.
Completed regular facility use reports, cash summary sheets and financial reconciliation reports.
Conducted assessments, participated in meetings, and responded to management direction to help implement facility goals.

Work history example #2

Activities Leader

Camp Systems International

Coached counselors and interns while supervising clients in public locations.
Established cabin culture by effective communication, group problem solving, goal setting and follow-up.
Developed the capability/process taxonomy that was adopted and used throughout the entire program.
Attended mandatory Certification classes such as CPR, Fire Extinguisher Training, Blood borne Pathogens and blood spill procedure classes

Work history example #3

Group Leader

Lynchburg College

Greeted new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules and encouraging participation.
Attended bi-weekly meetings to discuss the logistics, learning, marketing, and goals of the Alternative Spring Break program.
Assisted Manager in running site, Contributed to planning and shopping Medication Administration, First Aid/CPR Universal Precautions Certified
Worked through complex organic chemistry exercises and concepts with the faculty supervisor and fellow organic chemistry workshop leaders.
Created and led a group ranging from four to fifteen middle school students, emphasizing and modeling Christ-like living.

Work history example #4

Program Lead

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Certified in High Ropes/Low course, CPr/AED certified, NCI certified, and other trainings.
Conducted performance reviews of Science teaching staff, giving positive and constructive feedback to further their professional development.
Ensured volunteer records were transferred according to American Red Cross policies and procedures.
Provided overall administration, supervision of sixteen staff, budget oversight, and coordination of city government funded programs.
Participated in the development of IEP/ISP objectives.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

Bachelor's Degree in recreation management

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

1991 - 1994

Bachelor's Degree in kinesiology

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

2006 - 2009

Highlight your assistant activity director certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

Here are some of the best certifications to have on assistant activity director resumes:

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Activity Director Certified (ADC)
Medical Assistant
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Activity Director - Provisionally Certified (ADPC)
Activity Consultant Certified (ACC)

Updated March 26, 2025

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