Activity Director- 1st shift

Reflections Retirement Community; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

EAP & wellness programs

401(k) with biweekly employer match

Referral program

Job summary

Reflections Retirement Community in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Full-Time Activities Coordinator to lead our activity team and create engaging recreational and social programs for residents. You will design monthly calendars, document participation, and ensure programs meet diverse abilities and preferences.

The role includes budgeting, equipment inventory, and managing transportation for organized outings, with a focus on resident choice and community involvement.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must possess leadership skills and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Must hold valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Activity team, guiding residents through activities and events.
• Designs and facilitates recreational and social programs with broad participation.
• Develops a monthly activities calendar tailored to residents' needs and documents progress.
• Oversees the budget and implements cost-effective activities, managing equipment inventory.
• Manages the Community transportation program, including driving the company van for outings.
• Coordinates the Resident Council to foster empowerment and engagement.
• Assesses program impact and adjusts to meet evolving resident needs.
• Coordinates the Community newsletter reflecting our mission and values.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Heritage Woods of Gurnee - Gurnee, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $55000.00 - $58000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: 1st shift, Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Leads the Activity team, offering guidance and support through each resident activity and event
• Designs and facilitates high-quality recreational and social programs, promoting active participation from residents, family members, employees, and local community
• Develops and implements a monthly activities calendar, thoughtfully tailored to meet the diverse abilities and preferences of each resident, while documenting participation and progress
• Oversees the budget and implementation of a cost-effective activities program, including managing an inventory list of equipment and supplies and maximizing resources available
• Takes the wheel in managing our Community transportation program, including driving our company van on organized outings
• Fosters empowerment and engagement by coordinating the Resident Council
• Continuously assesses the activity program impact, making adjustments as needed to ensure the evolving needs and interests of our residents are consistently met
• Coordinates our Community newsletter as a resource for resident connection and information; reflecting our mission and core values of love, compassion, and dignity

Qualifications: Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Must hold valid driver’s license
• Minimum age of 21 years or older preferred with driving record in good standing
• Prior activities/life enrichment experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Must possess leadership skills and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire
• Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
• EAP & wellness programs
• 401(k) with biweekly employer match*
• Outside-In Employee Referral Program
• Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off*
• Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom)

*Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)