Activity Program Coordinator In-Training

Belmont Village Senior Living; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living seeks an Activity Programs Coordinator In-Training to develop leadership skills and manage resident activities. The program offers hands-on experience in creating and facilitating engagement activities for seniors, with training under experienced mentors. Candidates should have a background in recreation or social services and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older residents.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) savings plan with employer match

Bonus opportunities

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Must have creativity, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resident activities to promote engagement and growth.
• Completes training checklists and requirements for program.
• Oversees activity staff and manages volunteers.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Interest in working with older population

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited institution

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Publisher

Canva

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Learn, Lead and Inspire - Activity Programs Coordinator In-Training (Full Time)

Belmont Village Senior Living’s Activity Programs Coordinator In-Training program is designed to prepare qualified candidates for leadership as an Activity Programs Coordinator. The program immerses candidates in all aspects of the role including how to promote resident socialization, growth, learning and development by planning and implementing activities, supervising our resident transportation programs and leading Community holiday programming.

Participants train at a host Belmont Village community under the direction of a preceptor and program administrator, who will guide their training over the course of the program. Participants will learn both technical skills related to their job, as well as hone their leadership skills in order to be successful as an Activity Programs Coordinator. This is accomplished through a combination of on-the-job shadowing, completion of a knowledge & skills checklist, participation in online self-paced training modules, participation in leadership assessment tools, and hands-on experience. Once the participant successfully completes the program, they will be eligible to apply for any available Activity Programs Coordinator role.

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to once again be recognized as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK ranked among the Best Workplaces in Senior Living as well as recently receiving recognition by U.S. News & World Report as “Best in Senior Living” in multiple categories. The Belmont Village difference is brought to life daily in our communities through our core values of Trust, Teamwork, Dignity, Respect, Integrity, Learning, & Ownership. Our experienced management teams are the cornerstone of our success in Assisted Living, Memory Care & Independent Living through confident leadership while ensuring delivery of the highest standards of quality care, exceptional customer service, employee appreciation & engagement.

THE BELMONT VILLAGE DIFFERENCE

PURPOSE

Trainee participates in a comprehensive, multi-month training program to learn the role of an Activity Programs Coordinator (APC) under the direction of a designated Preceptor. Trainee will be given progressive responsibility and duties within the assigned community related to the management of the Activities programs consistent with Belmont Village Senior Living program standards, including all duties of the APC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete all training program checklists and training program requirements, unless exemption is given by Program Administrator and Preceptor
• Communicates with Program Administrator and Preceptor through regular progress meetings and continual feedback using self-evaluation and progress reports
• May participate in the following community management role assignments as determined appropriate by Preceptor :
• Provide oversight of Drivers and other Activity Staff Members, as appropriate
• Coordinate with the APC as to appropriate hiring, training, evaluation, orientation, assignments and delegation of duties for any positions supervised by the APC
• Promotes resident socialization, growth, learning & development by planning, implementing & engaging residents for activities in the following categories : physical / exercise, entertainment, social, religious, recreational / creative, volunteering, intellectual, special requests of residents
• Assists APC with developing and creating printed and digital promotion of planned activities and events
• Plans, coordinates and helps implement decoration of the community for special events, seasons and holidays
• Researches and develops educational opportunities for residents
• Conducts, leads and chaperones activities as needed
• Involves residents in planning and implementing programs and activities; remind / encourage residents to participate in activities
• Develop and manage an active group of volunteers to support Activity Programming
• Upon completion of all operational training assignments and with final approval from the Program Administrator and Preceptor, the trainee will be eligible for promotion to an APC role in a Belmont Village Senior Living community

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution required
• Proficient in written and verbal English
• Telephone and PC skills such as Publisher, Canva, Microsoft Word, Outlook etc.
• Demonstrated ability in the following areas :
• Creativity
• Communication
• Organization
• Ability to establish long-term relationships
• Interest in working with the older population
• Understanding of cultural diversity; understanding of needs of aging population
• Ability to work flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support activity programming
• Upon successful completion of the management in-training program, participants must have flexibility in relocating to any Belmont Village Senior Living location in order to be permanently placed in to the role they have trained for

PREFERENCES

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• More than one year of increased responsibility in a service related capacity
• Prior experience in activity program development or hosting (preferably with an adult or senior population)
• Prior experience in the fields of education, occupational therapy, social work, theater, and / or event planning
• Computer trouble shooting skills, familiarity with entertainment type PC software, maintaining digital event monitors, office applications, internet, desk top publishing, and video conferencing
• Experience working with older population and in activity planning for older adults

BENEFITS & PERKS Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time management employees benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescription, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal days, 401(k) savings with employer match, bonus opportunities, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. All Belmont Village Senior Living employees are eligible for our Employee Assistance Program, leading brands and retailer discounts and offers, bonus opportunities, celebrations of employee milestones and achievements, ongoing training and career development opportunities, and BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships.