Activities Director

ASPYRE of Waukegan; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ASPYRE of Waukegan is seeking a motivated and creative Activity Director to lead the planning and execution of engaging programs that enhance our residents’ quality of life. The role focuses on creating a warm, active environment where residents stay social, engaged, and connected while supporting their social, mental, emotional, and physical well‑life.

The position requires Certified Activity Director status with experience in healthcare or skilled nursing settings, along with strong leadership

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to design engaging programs for diverse residents.
• Creative and compassionate approach to activity planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee activities for residents.
• Develop monthly and weekly calendars reflecting resident interests.
• Lead and supervise activity staff, aides, and volunteers.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in programs.
• Maintain activity records, attendance, and assessments.
• Coordinate events, outings, entertainment, and holidays.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and social services to meet resident needs.
• Organize activities promoting socialization, cognitive and physical activity.
• Manage supplies, inventory, and budget for the activity department.
• Ensure safe, compliant activity spaces and proper documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Resident-focused

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

ASPYRE of Waukegan is seeking a motivated and creative Activity Director to lead the planning and execution of engaging programs that enhance our residents’ quality of life. The Activity Director is responsible for creating a positive and welcoming environment where residents can remain active, engaged, and connected while supporting their social, mental, emotional, and physical well‑life.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee individual and group activities for residents.

• Develop and maintain monthly and weekly activity calendars based on resident interests, abilities, and needs.

• Lead and supervise activity staff, aides, and volunteers.

• Encourage consistent resident participation and engagement in activities.

• Maintain accurate activity documentation, attendance records, and resident assessments.

• Coordinate special events, community outings, entertainment, and holiday programs.

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to support resident needs.

• Organize activities that promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and emotional well‑life.

• Manage activity department supplies, inventory, and budget.

• Maintain organized, safe, and engaging activity spaces.

• Ensure activity programs and documentation comply with applicable state and federal regulations.

• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.

• Perform other duties as assigned by facility leadership.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field preferred.

• Previous experience leading activities in a healthcare or skilled nursing facility required.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to develop and lead engaging programs for residents with varying interests and abilities.

• Creative, compassionate, energetic, and resident‑focused approach.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.

• Knowledge of activity programming requirements in a skilled nursing environment preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• On-Demand Pay Option

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program