Activities Director

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Avista Senior Living in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an EXPERIENCED ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR to lead engaging programs for residents. You will create an activities calendar, coordinate volunteers, and assess resident interests to enhance wellness and quality of life.

The role requires at least 1 year in therapeutic recreation or senior activities, a valid driver’s license, and strong problem‑solving and time management. Evening/weekend events may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in therapeutic recreation and/or senior activities role at a senior living, hospice, in-home health care, or skilled nursing facility
• Must have a driver’s license and clean driving record
• Exceptional problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to work a full shift, come to work on time and work overtime as needed, and with approval
• Ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develops an activities program based on our residents’ interests, needs, and abilities, enhancing their wellness and quality of life
• Creates an activities calendar that highlights the scheduled activities, events, and outings
• Establishes and maintains a volunteer program through recruiting and provides training and support for our volunteers
• Completes new resident and quarterly assessments to identify our residents’ interests
• Additional duties as assigned *At times the Activity Director schedules evening and weekend events for the community. As the Activity Director you will be facilitating these events, so your availability to participate in activities outside of normal business hours will be expected.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ 85020
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Activities
Avista Senior Living is currently looking for an ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR to join our team at our community in Phoenix AZ. At Avista Senior Living, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips and we are always interested in talented individuals who desire to bring this innovative thinking to life in our communities.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops an activities program based on our residents’ interests, needs, and abilities, enhancing their wellness and quality of life
• Creates an activities calendar that highlights the scheduled activities, events, and outings
• Establishes and maintains a volunteer program through recruiting and provides training and support for our volunteers
• Completes new resident and quarterly assessments to identify our residents’ interests
• Additional duties as assigned *At times the Activity Director schedules evening and weekend events for the community. As the Activity Director you will be facilitating these events, so your availability to participate in activities outside of normal business hours will be expected.*

Qualifications Requirements

• Minimum experience of (1) year in therapeutic recreation and/or senior activities role at a senior living, hospice, in-home health care, or skilled nursing facility
• Must have a driver’s license and clean driving record
• Will need to have exceptional problem-solving and time management skills
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time and work overtime as needed, and with approval
• The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills