Assistant Director of Recreation Therapy / Activities

National Health Care Associates; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

10% defined contribution retirement

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship program

Supportive work environment

Job summary

National Health Care Associates’ Shady Knoll Center in Seymour, CT seeks an Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities to lead engaging programs for residents. A CTRS credential is preferred, with strong leadership, communication, and collaborative abilities essential for this role.

You will help develop and oversee vibrant activity programs, work with interdisciplinary teams, and support families in selecting meaningful leisure activities to enhance residents’ well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field is required.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential is preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and leading therapeutic recreation programs.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist director to develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team.
• Organize and facilitate activities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while addressing residents' needs.
• Create a warm and inclusive environment that encourages resident participation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed.
• Assist families of residents to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Creative mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

CTRS credential preferred

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

Location:

41 Skokorat St, Seymour, Connecticut, 06483

Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation

What You'll Do

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential required

As an Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities, you will help develop and oversee a vibrant and engaging activities program in our communities. Your creative and compassionate approach will contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist director to develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences
• Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team
• Organize and facilitate a variety of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling residents' basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs
• Create a warm and inclusive environment that encourages resident participation
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed
• Assist the familes of physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individuals to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities

If you're passionate about creating meaningful and engaging recreational programs for seniors in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Shady Knoll family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring

Qualifications of an Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred
• Proven experience in developing and leading therapeutic recreation programs
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Compassion and empathy in working with seniors
• Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Creative mindset with excellent organizational interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families to create a positive and inclusive environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.