Activity Director

Paycom - ATS; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Plano, TX seeks an Activities Director to develop and lead a comprehensive activity program for residents in an Assisted Living setting. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and meaningful daily structure while supporting higher care needs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and may hold coursework in recreation therapy, gerontology, or related fields. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Preferred coursework or degree in recreation therapy, gerontology, dementia care, or related field.
• Experience working with seniors or in assisted living.
• Strong communication and patience.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an activity program that improves residents' quality of life and engagement.
• Ensure all programs are designed with safety, supervision, and residents' capabilities in mind.
• Support residents with higher care needs while promoting dignity and meaningful daily structure.
• Collaborate with nursing and caregiving teams for coordinated activities.
• Schedule events and manage calendars; document participation and outcomes.

Skills

Engage residents

Dementia care

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma

Recreation therapy / gerontology degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

The Activities Director develops and leads a comprehensive activity program that enhances residents' quality of life, independence, and engagement in an Assisted Living setting. The Activities Coordinator ensures all programs are designed with safety, supervision, and residents' capabilities in mind. The role supports residents with higher care needs while promoting dignity, purpose, and meaningful daily structure.Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Preferred: coursework or degree in recreation therapy, social services, gerontology, dementia care, or related field.Experience working with seniors, dementia care, or assisted living.Skills & CompetenciesStrong ability to engage and motivate residents with varying levels of function.Knowledge of dementia-friendly and adaptive activities.Excellent communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work collaboratively with nursing and caregiving teams.Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, scheduling or electronic documentation software).Physical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 25 lbs and assist residents during activities if needed.Ability to stand, walk, bend, push wheelchairs, and safely accompany residents.Work ScheduleFlexible schedule with availability for some evenings, weekends, and holidays to support events and resident needs.