Activity Director

OPCO Skilled Management; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Director to lead engaging resident activities and life enrichment programs. You will design calendars featuring arts, music, outings, and educational activities while personalizing engagement for each resident's interests.

The role requires an ADC credential or state-approved training, a recreation therapy degree, licensure as applicable, and at least one year in a long-term care setting. Join us to enhance senior living experiences.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director (ADC) credential or completion of a state-approved Activity Director training program.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field—credentialing requirements may apply.
• Active state or national licensure/registration, as applicable.
• At least one year as an Activities Director in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Two years of social or recreational program experience in the past five years, including healthcare settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for working with seniors and creating meaningful resident experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily resident activities and special events supporting social, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Develop diverse calendars with arts, music, religious services, outings, and educational programs.
• Personalize engagement by residents' interests and needs.
• Coordinate life enrichment programs for varied physical and cognitive abilities.
• Build community connections with families, staff, volunteers, and local groups.
• Support care planning with activity assessments and documentation.
• Encourage participation and maintain compliance with care plans and regulations.

Skills

ADC Credential

Organizational Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Passion for Seniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Bring Joy, Purpose, and Meaning to Every Day!

Do you love creating memorable experiences, building connections, and making a difference in the lives of others? Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation is looking for a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Director to lead our resident engagement and life enrichment programs!

This is an opportunity to turn everyday moments into meaningful experiences. You'll develop engaging recreational programs, celebrate individual interests, build community connections, and help residents maintain an active, fulfilling lifestyle.

If you're passionate about senior living, recreation, and creating an environment where residents feel connected and valued, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Lead Resident Activities: Plan, organize, and implement engaging daily activities, recreational programs, and special events that support residents' social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical well-being.
• Create Meaningful Experiences: Develop a diverse activity calendar featuring arts and crafts, music, games, religious services, educational programs, community outings, and special celebrations.
• Personalize Resident Engagement: Get to know each resident's interests, hobbies, preferences, abilities, and individual needs to create meaningful opportunities for participation.
• Coordinate Life Enrichment Programs: Provide both group and one-on-one activities that accommodate residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Build Community Connections: Coordinate events and programs that bring together residents, families, staff, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Support Resident Care Planning: Complete activity assessments, MDS documentation, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and individualized activity care plans.
• Encourage Participation: Find creative ways to help residents stay socially connected, active, involved, and engaged in everyday life.
• Maintain Compliance: Ensure activities are appropriate to residents' care plans, physician-approved precautions, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Certified Activity Director (ADC) credential or completion of a state-approved Activity Director training program.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field preferred/required as applicable to credentialing requirements.
• Appropriate state or national licensure/registration, as applicable.
• At least one year of experience as an Activities Director in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Two years of experience conducting social or recreational programs within the past five years, including at least one year of full-time experience in a healthcare-based resident activities program.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for working with seniors and creating meaningful resident experiences.

Why Join Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation?

At Maple Grove, we believe quality care goes beyond meeting physical needs. Meaningful relationships, engaging experiences, and opportunities to enjoy life are an essential part of the resident experience.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible difference every day while leading a program that brings our community together.