Activities Director

Tower Lodge Care Center; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Lodge Care Center in Wall Township, NJ seeks a full-time Activities Director to plan, organize, and oversee daily recreational and therapeutic activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. The role includes designing monthly calendars, coordinating events, supervising staff and volunteers, and ensuring programs meet regulatory standards.

Responsibilities also include managing the activities budget and supplies, collaborating with nursing, dietary, and

Qualifications

• Strong communication with residents, families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Experience planning person-centered, engaging activities for residents.
• Ability to organize special programs, holidays and group outings.
• Budgeting and resource management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Design monthly activity calendars and coordinate events and outings.
• Supervise activity staff and volunteers; manage budget and supplies.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary and rehab teams; maintain documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Engage residents and families to promote participation and create welcoming environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Recreation Therapy

Event planning

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Company Description

Tower Lodge Care Center is a premier nursing and rehabilitation facility located in scenic Wall Township, NJ, minutes from the Garden State Parkway. The center is known for its friendly, homelike environment, compassionate nursing staff, and high-quality short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. As a smaller facility, Tower Lodge treats each resident as family, emphasizing respect, dedication, and personalized attention. The modern, step-free building offers private and semi-private rooms, inviting common areas, and a spacious activity room, complemented by pastoral grounds and an appealing dining experience with dietitian-guided, health-conscious meals.

Role Description

The Activities Director is a full-time, on-site role based at Tower Lodge Care Center in Wall Township, NJ. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing daily recreational and therapeutic activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. The Activities Director will design monthly activity calendars, coordinate events and outings, and ensure programs are tailored to residents’ interests and abilities. Responsibilities include supervising activity staff and volunteers, managing the activities budget and supplies, collaborating with nursing, dietary, and rehabilitation teams, and maintaining documentation and compliance with regulatory standards. The role also involves engaging residents and families, promoting participation, and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment in all activity spaces.

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 plan and deliver engaging, person-centered activities that support resident well-being.
• Candidates should possess Event Planning skills to organize special programs, holiday celebrations, and group outings that enhance the resident experience.
• Candidates should possess Budgeting skills to manage activity resources, track expenses, and ensure efficient use of supplies and funds.
• Experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation setting is preferred, along with familiarity with state and federal regulations related to resident activities.
• Relevant certification or degree in Recreation Therapy, Activities Coordination, Social Work, or a related field is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to lead, train, and motivate staff and volunteers are important.
• Ability to work on-site, stand and move frequently during activities, and adapt programs to varied physical and cognitive abilities is required.