Therapeutic Recreation Manager

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. is seeking a Recreation Manager to lead recreation services for residents across our care communities.

You will work with an interdisciplinary care team to create person-centred programs that meet social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs, promoting dignity and meaningful engagement. The role requires a Recreation Therapy credential, CTR eligibility, and 3+ years of experience in senior care recreation planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Recreation Therapy program from a Canadian accredited post-secondary institution.
• Eligible for registration with a Canadian Therapeutic Recreation association.
• 2+ years of experience in program planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation in a seniors’ care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident needs, preferences, and interests to support meaningful engagement in recreation programming.
• Design and oversee recreation programs reflecting assessments.
• Develop and implement proactive programming to support positive behaviours and reduce escalation.
• Deliver therapeutic recreation interventions to promote participation and quality of life.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning discussions.
• Monitor resident and family satisfaction with recreation services.
• Lead and support recreation staff and volunteers to meet service standards.
• Oversee scheduling, reporting, and budget for the recreation department.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Relationship building

Resident engagement

Education

Recreation Therapy program completion

CTR registration eligibility

Tools

Activity Pro

PCC

RAI-MDS

Job description

AgeCare Ltd. is seeking a Recreation Manager to lead recreation services for residents across our care communities.

You will work with an interdisciplinary care team to create person-centred programs that meet social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs, promoting dignity and meaningful engagement. The role requires a Recreation Therapy credential, CTR eligibility, and 3+ years of experience in senior care recreation planning and delivery.