Activities Director

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Comprehensive benefits

Health insurance

Vision and dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability (short-term & long-term)

Family leave

Wellness reimbursement

$2 meals on campuses

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities in Hershey, PA is seeking an Activities Director to create engaging programs that enhance independence, wellness and resident fulfillment. You will lead Activities Associates to plan a balanced calendar of events that appeal to residents and support campus goals.

The role requires prior experience in group socialization, fitness or recreation; certification preferred. We offer competitive pay starting at $26/hour, full-time schedule 8:30am-5pm with every

Qualifications

• Prior experience in group socialization, fitness, wellness or recreation programs.
• Certification in Activity Director or Fitness/Wellness preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local community and regional resources.
• Skills in training, directing and evaluating team and program performance.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for this role.
• Must speak English sufficiently for job performance.

Responsibilities

• Organize activities that promote independence, fulfillment and purpose.
• Directs Activities Associates to plan a well-balanced calendar of programs and events.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to launch new initiatives.
• Lead a team to support daily operations and wellness practices.

Skills

Group socialization

Fitness programs

Wellness programs

Recreation resources

Education

Certification (Activity/Fitness) preferred

Job description

*Pay starts at $26.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience*

Are you ready to enrich the lives around you? As the Activities Director you will create joyful experiences with all members of our community. At Country Meadows/Ecumenical you will put your creativity to use in this role by designing activities that engage, support and uplift our residents. This includes physical activities but also mental stimulus to enrich wellness benefits. This role plays a crucial part in our overall growth and wellness throughout the campus and our community at large.

*Full time 8:30am-5pm, includes every other weekend, every other holiday*

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

Activities Director Responsibilities:

• Organizer of activities that promote a feeling of independence, fulfillment and purpose.
• Directs Activities Associates in their efforts to facilitate a well-balanced calendar of programs and events that are appealing to the interests of our residents.
• Works with campus leadership to help achieve goals and launch new initiatives.
• Act as a role model leading a team of co-workers to take a proactive approach in the daily operations of dynamic living and promoting wellness practices.

Activities Director Requirements:

• Prior experience in group socialization, fitness, wellness or recreation programs required.
• Activity Director or Fitness/Wellness certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local community and regional resources.
• Skills in training, directing and evaluating team and program performance.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.