Activities Assistant

Watermark Laguna Niguel; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Watermark Retirement Communities is seeking a passionate community life associate to enhance the lives of seniors through engaging activities. This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships, support wellness programs, and join a team dedicated to creating a compassionate community.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Holiday pay

Training and continuing education

Comprehensive on-boarding program

Coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in preparing and implementing Activities preferred.
• Experience working in short term and long term care preferred.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a comprehensive community life program.
• Support resident health and well-being.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for seniors

Computer literate

Education

Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field

Job description

At Watermark Retirement Communities, we've been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for both residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities, you’ll immediately feel the difference—a genuine atmosphere of connection, care, and belonging. We call it "Creating Ripples."

Join our forward-thinking team where every day you’re empowered to slow down, find purpose in each moment, and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark, we celebrate life, stories, and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We take pride in our talented, compassionate associates and value the unique contributions each person brings. Be part of something bigger—help us shape culture, one story at a time.

At a Watermark Community our community life associate does so much more than what the title reflects. Our community life team comes from a variety of backgrounds including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning and recreation. We are looking for incredibly talented people who can plan and execute a well-rounded, refined program that will give our residents the opportunity to continue to thrive, no matter what! We are committed to resident health and well-being and we want our ideal candidate to support a wellness centered program. For us it is about working with people who take great pride in their work. We are looking to meet people who agree that providing a comprehensive community life program our residents will gain many benefits and continue to thrive.

Does that sound like you?

We are currently looking to hire people who want to make a positive impact and to be a great representative of our operating principles. Your job should provide a sense of accomplishment, joy and gratification. We can provide that for you! Our community life associates will not only have the opportunity to provide extraordinary services but will also have time to develop meaningful relationships with our residents.

If you have a passion for working with seniors and you are have experience as a community life associate, we look forward to meeting you!

Job Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in preparing and implementing Activities preferred
• Experience working in short term and long term care preferred
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field a plus
• 2-4 years’ experience in resident programming preferred
• Passion for seniors
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate

What we can provide for you:

• Excellent Benefits
• Holiday pay
• Training and continuing education
• Comprehensive on-boarding program
• Coaching and mentoring

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.