Activities Director HCC

Pruit Health; Farmville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Recreation Services Manager in Farmville, NC. This role is responsible for designing engaging recreational activities, managing staff, and ensuring the well-being of residents through diverse programs. Candidates should have experience in recreational services and be committed to enhancing the quality of life for both individuals and groups within a long-term healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years college education with focus on recreation or similar fields.
• Experience in social or recreational programs; supervisory experience preferred.
• Eligible for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recreation programs for residents.
• Hire and manage staff; conduct regular performance reviews.
• Develop monthly activity calendar and ensure communication of events.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Program Development

Budget Management

Education

2 years college education in recreation, education, or social work

Job description

JOB PURPOSE: Assumes administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the provision of a program of activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of each Resident. Manages employees to provide Recreation Services according to the facility’s philosophy. In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Gathers information to design Recreation programs that meet the functional levels, needs, and interests of each resident.
2. Develops and provides individual and group activities for Residents that reflect interests, are offered at convenient hours, appeal to both men and women, take place in various locations, and include seasonal events. Provides a monthly activities calendar to each Resident.
3. Develops and implements procedures to ensure all Residents are informed of upcoming activities.
4. Develops and updates Recreation Services policies and procedures aligned with the facility's philosophy and mission.
5. Participates in the development of the department budget and provides relevant financial information to the Administrator.
6. Hires and retains qualified staff, conducts interviews, performs regular performance reviews, and ensures staff meet qualification and performance standards.
7. Maintains current skills through continuing education and applies new knowledge to job responsibilities.
8. Participates in fire and disaster drills and executes assigned duties during emergencies to ensure Resident safety.
9. Plans and organizes recreational activities including monthly calendars, newsletters, entertainment, outings, and daily, weekly, bi-weekly events as detailed in the original description.
10. Supervises Activities Assistant and Fitness Instructor.
11. Plans and organizes travel trips and annual events like Spring Fling.
12. Meets new Residents, purchases supplies, and provides social activities to promote socialization.
13. Acts as Librarian between Whitaker Glen and Wake County Library.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, or related fields.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Two (2) years in a social or recreational program within the past five years, including one year full-time in a long-term health care setting or supervisory experience in recreation.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred): Qualified as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Note: The original job description includes promotional and equal opportunity statements, which are retained as is.