Recreation & Leisure Animator

Village Grace - Les Communautés de retraités Massawippi; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit senior care facility in Sherbrooke is seeking a Recreation & Leisure Animator. In this role, you will design and facilitate activities that promote the well-being of residents. Candidates should have post-secondary education in a relevant field and skills in planning and communication. Join a supportive team focused on making a positive difference in seniors' lives.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference

Supportive team environment

Training opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Recreation and Leisure Studies or related field.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR is an asset.
• Proficiency in English and basic French.
• Valid driver's license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate recreational activities for residents.
• Collaborate with the team to develop activity calendars.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.
• Monitor and report on inventory of supplies.

Skills

Planning recreational activities

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Engagement with residents

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Recreation & Leisure Animator

Grace Village is a non-profit senior care facility dedicated to delivering Excellent, Loving, and Compassionate Care to residents who have experienced a loss of autonomy. We foster a supportive, team-oriented work environment, focused on enhancing the lives of our residents through individualized, person-centred care and enriching activities.

The Recreation & Leisure Animator is responsible for designing, organizing, and facilitating individual and group activities that promote the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive well-being of residents. Working closely with the Recreation & Leisure team, the Animator contributes to enhancing the quality of life and creating meaningful moments for the residents of Grace Village.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in seniors’ lives.
• A supportive and mission-driven team environment.
• Training opportunities and professional development.
• Free on-site parking

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver recreational activities tailored to individual and group needs.

Collaborate with the Recreation & Leisure Assistant to develop monthly activity calendars.

Facilitate large-scale programs, special events, virtual visits, and resident phone calls.

Encourage and support resident participation, assisting residents to and from activities as needed.

Decorate common areas with seasonal or thematic décor to enhance the environment.

Collect resident stories and photos for communication initiatives, including social media and the website.

Engage and support volunteers in the delivery of activities and events.

Monitor and maintain activity supplies and report inventory needs.

Maintain accurate participation tracking and provide feedback to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Special Care Counselling, Therapeutic Recreation, Community Development, Kinesiology, or a related field (an asset).

Certification in First Aid and CPR (an asset).

Proficiency in English and basic French.

Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and internet navigation.

Valid driver’s licence (an asset).

To Apply :

Please submit your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line " Recreation & Leisure Animator Application " and fill in this form (https : / / forms.office.com / r / 2hqVFeb6Er).

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Grace Village is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.