Activities Director

Autumn Lake Healthcare; Walkersville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn Lake Healthcare in Walkersville, MD is seeking an Activities Director to lead a comprehensive program for residents. This on-site role collaborates with nursing, therapy, and social services to plan daily, weekly, and monthly activities that promote social engagement and emotional well-being.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate events, and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulations, while delivering person-centered,

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to design person-centered, engaging programs.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and oversee a comprehensive activities program.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly recreational activities.
• Coordinate special events, holidays, and outings.
• Manage budgets and supervise staff and volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Recreation Therapy

Event Planning

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Recreation or related field

Job description

Company Description

Autumn Lake Healthcare focuses on creating healthcare centers that offer both clinical excellence and a warm, welcoming environment. The organization designs havens of healing and comfort where patients’ and residents’ needs are anticipated and addressed through a resort-style setting and a signature concierge program. Autumn Lake Healthcare manages skilled nursing facilities across Connecticut, Maryland, Wisconsin, and New Jersey, providing non-healthcare management services to independently owned and operated centers. Healthcare-related services are delivered by each licensed center, which uses the Autumn Lake Healthcare name under license, ensuring consistent hospitality and support across locations.

Role Description

The Activities Director is a full-time, on-site role based in Walkersville, MD, responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing a comprehensive activities program for residents. This role includes developing daily, weekly, and monthly recreational and therapeutic activities that support social engagement, cognitive stimulation, and emotional well-being. The Activities Director collaborates with nursing, therapy, and social services teams to tailor programs to residents’ individual needs and preferences, and coordinates special events, holiday celebrations, and community outings. The position also involves managing activity budgets, maintaining accurate documentation, supervising and scheduling activity staff and volunteers, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Candidates should possess Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation skills to design engaging, person-centered programs that support residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional health.
• Candidates should possess Event Planning skills to coordinate group activities, special events, and community-based programs within the facility.
• Candidates should possess Budgeting skills to manage activity-related expenses, resources, and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Relevant qualifications may include a degree or certification in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Activities Management, or a related field, and experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include strong organizational skills, creativity in program development, proficiency with basic computer applications, and the ability to comply with regulatory standards and facility policies.