Activities Director

Waunakee Manor; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Fairmont of Northville seeks an experienced Activities Director/Community Life Director to lead the residents' activities and recreation programs across a full-service senior living community. You will develop engaging resident-centered activities and manage a team of staff and volunteers to deliver exceptional care.

As a Montessori-Inspired Living community, you will uphold dignity and respect for all residents while fostering a culture of engagement, volunteers, and program excellence within a

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a college degree in a related field and two years of experience, or equivalent certification.
• Certified Activity Professional is preferred with 3–5 years in senior living or elder care.
• Two years of supervisory/management experience including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead volunteers for social events.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for Activities and Recreation operations.
• Develop and lead a resident-centered activity program and volunteer program across the community.
• Supervise staff and volunteers, ensuring high-quality resident engagement and safety.

Education

Recreation degree

Gerontology degree

Social Work degree

Education degree

Marketing/PR degree

Job description

Overview

Fairmont of Northville is a 120-bed Senior Living Community located in Plymouth, MI. Fairmont of Northville provides a serene setting and compassionate care to our senior livingand memory care residents. At Fairmont of Northville we are dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life.

The Fairmont of Northville Resident Care Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Above all, we truly value that both the resident and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life?

General Purpose

The Activities Director / Community Life Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for the Activities and Recreation operations including developing and leading a successful, engaging resident centered activity and volunteer program for the whole full service Senior Living community.

Montessori

As a Montessori-Inspired Living® community, our employees will treat all with dignity, equality, and respect. Our Employees will follow the Lifestyle Pledge and Principals daily.

Members of our team Enjoy

• Working with a highly engaged staff
• Healthy staffing levels
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• College degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, Marketing, Public Relations with two (2) years of experience OR
• Certified Activity Professional and (3-5) years experience preferably in assisted living, long term care or experience with seniors
• Two (2) years supervisory/management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to lead, motivate team members and volunteers for their involvement in the social events and various activities
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles and interests