Activity Director

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation and Holidays

Complimentary Meals

401(k) with company match

Employee discount program

Job summary

Ivy Park at Lake Merritt is seeking an Activity Director to plan, organize, and lead the activities and excursions for our community, enhancing residents’ independence and quality of life in line with our mission and values. Responsibilities include creating a vibrant social calendar, leading activities, recruiting and supervising staff and volunteers, and maintaining a safe environment.

A high school diploma and a valid license are required, with potential for growth within the Oakmont

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires current Class C license; Class B or C with Passenger Endorsement preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience providing planned activities and evaluating residents’ needs.
• Prefer one year supervising and managing employees and volunteers.
• Flexibility in work schedule including holidays, evenings, weekends, and additional shifts.
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
• Vaccination/testing and PPE per regulatory guidelines may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a creative and rewarding social atmosphere throughout the Community and promote resident participation via regularly scheduled activities, excursions, events, and clubs.
• Engage in residents’ activities by personally leading and encouraging participation in all events.
• Recruit, develop, manage and schedule Activity Assistants, Drivers, and Community Volunteers.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment following established safety standards.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers and other departments.
• Able to drive Community vehicles.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Activity Director - Sign On Bonus $500 after 90 days

Pay Range: $28-$31 with a sign on bonus of $500 after 90 days.

Ivy Park at Lake Merritt, is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group,we provide exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence. We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values: Authenticity * Teamwork * Compassion * Commitment * Resilience.

With communities across California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nevada, opportunities for career growth, relocation, and travel are significant. In addition, eligible team members may enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Activity Director is responsible for all programming, organizing, scheduling, budgeting, promoting, facilitating, and directing the activities and excursions for the Community in order to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life, in accordance with the company’s mission and values.

Responsibilities:

• Provide an interesting, creative, and rewarding social atmosphere throughout the Community and promote resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, the establishment of clubs, games, art and creativity opportunities, educational classes and other such activities.
• Actively engage in residents’ activities through personally leading activities and encouraging resident participation in all activities, excursions, and special events.
• Recruit, develop, manage and schedule Activity Assistants, Drivers, and Community Volunteers.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Able to drive Community vehicles.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires current Class C, prefer either a Class B or Class C license with Passenger Endorsement.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in providing planned activities and knowledge in evaluating residents’ needs.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience supervising and managing employees and volunteers
• Flexibility in work schedule as evidenced by working holidays, evenings, weekends, and additional shifts when necessary to ensure adequate coverage within the department.
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests
• For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. At OMG, we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and resident family members. We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life, and our team is hand-selected for their skills, previous experience, and passion for working with the elderly. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service.

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.