Activities Director

MorningStar Senior Living; Phoenix (AZ); In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

MorningStar Senior Living is seeking an Activities Director for the Greater Phoenix Area to lead life enrichment and recreational programs, aligned with the WellStar program and mission. This on-site role partners with care teams to ensure activities meet residents' needs and abilities.

You will develop calendars, manage budgets, and engage residents through group and individual activities, outings, and volunteer collaborations, while maintaining accurate records.

Competenze

• Strong communication, including clear verbal and written skills.
• Experience designing inclusive activities for older adults and memory care residents.
• Experience planning and coordinating on-site events and outings.
• Ability to manage budgets for activity programs.
• Senior living or recreation therapy background preferred.
• Education in recreation therapy, social work, gerontology, or related field preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead and coordinate life enrichment and recreational programs for residents.
• Develop event calendars, manage activity budgets, and chart participation.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure activities suit varying abilities, including memory care.
• Engage residents in group and individual activities and outings.
• Partner with volunteers and community organizations; track participation records.
• Communicate with residents, families, and teammates to gather feedback and improve programs.

Conoscenze

Communication

Recreation

Event Planning

Budgeting

Senior living experience

Formazione

Degree in recreation therapy

Certification in gerontology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

MorningStar Senior Living is a premier provider of retirement communities, offering independent and assisted living, day programs, respite stays, and advanced Alzheimer’s support. Guided by a mission to honor seniors as “resident-heroes,” MorningStar focuses on compassionate care, service excellence, and a healthy, engaged lifestyle through its WellStar life enrichment program. The organization is an integrated developer, owner, and operator with 27 properties and over 3,100 units across ten western states, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. MorningStar’s communities feature exceptional architecture and thoughtful design, supported by a culture of servant-leadership and deep respect for residents and their families. Team members join an environment where wisdom is celebrated and seniors are supported to live with dignity and purpose.

Role Description

The Activities Director is a full-time, on-site role located in the Greater Phoenix Area, responsible for leading and coordinating life enrichment and recreational programs for residents. This role plans, organizes, and supervises daily, weekly, and monthly activities that support physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, aligned with MorningStar’s WellStar program and mission. The Activities Director develops event calendars, manages activity budgets, and collaborates with care teams to ensure activities are appropriate for residents with varying abilities, including those receiving memory care and therapeutic recreation services. Day-to-day tasks include engaging residents in group and individual activities, coordinating special events and outings, partnering with volunteers and community organizations, and maintaining accurate participation records. The role also involves communicating regularly with residents, families, and team members to gather feedback, promote upcoming programs, and continuously improve the quality and impact of activities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, the ability to present information to groups, and active listening with residents and families.


• Candidates should possess Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation skills, with experience designing inclusive, safe, and engaging activities for older adults and individuals with varying cognitive and physical abilities.


• Candidates should possess Event Planning skills, including organizing calendars, coordinating logistics for on-site events and outings, and collaborating with vendors, volunteers, and community partners.


• Candidates should possess Budgeting skills, including planning and managing activity program budgets, tracking costs, and using resources efficiently while maintaining quality.


• Additional beneficial qualifications include prior experience in senior living, long‑term care, or recreation therapy; knowledge of dementia care and person‑centered practices; strong organizational and time‑management abilities; and proficiency with basic computer applications for scheduling, documentation, and communication.


• Relevant education such as a degree or certification in recreation therapy, social work, gerontology, or a related field is preferred, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends