Activities Director

Socket.dev; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Oak Assisted Living in Toms River, NJ is seeking an Activities Director to create a vibrant, engaging lifestyle for residents across Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Independent Living.

You will plan diverse programs, lead events, and partner with families and staff to promote dignity, independence, and meaningful connections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in activities, recreation, senior living, memory care, or healthcare preferred.
• Creative, energetic, organized, and compassionate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with residents of varying abilities and needs.
• Valid driver\'s license and good driving record.
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and transportation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a fun, diverse, resident-centered activities program seven days a week.
• Create programs that promote socialization, wellness, creativity, spirituality, and personal growth.
• Organize entertainment, outings, special events, holiday celebrations, intergenerational programs, and outdoor activities.
• Encourage residents to participate while respecting their individual interests, abilities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Coordinate resident outings, volunteers, transportation, and other resident services.
• Lead monthly Resident Council Meetings and maintain required documentation.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the local community.
• Ensure activities promote dignity, independence, connection, and quality of life.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Compassionate

Mobility assistance

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Activities Director – Spring Oak Assisted Living

Spring Oak | Toms River, NJ

Are you creative, compassionate, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? Spring Oak is seeking an Activities Director to create a vibrant, engaging, and meaningful lifestyle for our residents in Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Independent Living.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a fun, diverse, resident-centered activities program seven days a week.
• Create programs that promote socialization, wellness, creativity, spirituality, and personal growth.
• Organize entertainment, outings, special events, holiday celebrations, intergenerational programs, and outdoor activities.
• Encourage residents to participate while respecting their individual interests, abilities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Coordinate resident outings, volunteers, transportation, and other resident services
• Lead monthly Resident Council Meetings and maintain required documentation.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the local community.
• Ensure activities promote dignity, independence, connection, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in activities, recreation, senior living, assisted living, memory care, or healthcare preferred.
• Creative, energetic, organized, and compassionate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with residents of varying abilities and needs.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and transportation as needed.

Make a Difference at Spring Oak

At Spring Oak, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to bring your creativity and energy to a role where you can make a real difference every day by creating meaningful experiences, friendships, and memories for our residents.

If you love working with seniors and enjoy bringing people together, we’d love to meet you!