Club Lead-Memory Center

Willow Valley Communities; Willow Street (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Willow Valley Communities' Marlin & Doris Thomas Memory Center is hiring a Club Lead to help Residents engage in meaningful activities that celebrate who they are and support memory care.

This full‑time role starts between December 2026 and January 2027. The position offers career growth, generous benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities to collaborate with volunteers and other departments to create joyful, person‑directed programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in activities, recreation, or healthcare is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement dementia-friendly clubs, activities, and engagement opportunities.
• Facilitating regular club meetings and creating agendas that align with each club's mission and purpose.
• Researching and introducing new activity ideas that reflect Resident interests and strengths.
• Creating a welcoming environment that encourages participation and social connection.
• Welcoming new Residents and helping them become engaged in community life.
• Collaborating with volunteers to enhance programming and special events.
• Supporting Adult Day programming within the Memory Center as needed.
• Working alongside the Life's Pleasures Coordinator to develop creative programs and special events.
• Maintaining attendance records, participation documentation, and other required information.
• Creating promotional materials such as newsletters, calendars, posters, and event announcements.
• Maintaining club activity calendars and activity spaces.
• Assisting with audio-visual equipment setup and support for activities and events.
• Collaborating with other departments to create successful Resident and Team Member events.
• Sharing innovative program ideas that may be featured through marketing, social media, or community outreach efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Creativity

Event planning

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Club Lead - Marlin & Doris Thomas Memory Center

Join our founding team at the Memory Center! Start dates for these positions are anticipated between December 2026 and January 2027.

Full-Time Opportunities Available Marlin & Doris Thomas Memory Center at Willow Valley Communities $22.00/hour Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30 PM

Be Part of Something Revolutionary

At the Marlin & Doris Thomas Memory Center, we're changing the way dementia is viewed and experienced. Rather than focusing on limitations, we embrace possibilities. Our team is committed to a person-directed, strengths-based approach that seeks moments of joy, purpose, connection, and meaning every day.

We're looking for compassionate, energetic, and creative individuals to join us as a Club Lead, helping Residents engage in meaningful activities that celebrate who they are, honor their individuality, and support a life lived forward.

If you're passionate about building relationships, creating memorable experiences, and making a genuine difference in the lives of others, we'd love to meet you.

Why Willow Valley Communities?

• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO package!
• 401K Program with company match
• Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship opportunities!
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Access to community amenities, including:
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Cafés
  • Swimming pools
• Plus many more great perks!

What You'll Do

As a Club Lead, you'll help bring our innovative programming to life by creating engaging opportunities that promote connection, purpose, and quality of life for Residents living with memory loss.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing dementia-friendly clubs, activities, and engagement opportunities.
• Facilitating regular club meetings and creating agendas that align with each club's mission and purpose.
• Researching and introducing new activity ideas that reflect Resident interests and strengths.
• Creating a welcoming environment that encourages participation and social connection.
• Welcoming new Residents and helping them become engaged in community life.
• Collaborating with volunteers to enhance programming and special events.
• Supporting Adult Day programming within the Memory Center as needed.
• Working alongside the Life's Pleasures Coordinator to develop creative programs and special events.
• Maintaining attendance records, participation documentation, and other required information.
• Creating promotional materials such as newsletters, calendars, posters, and event announcements.
• Maintaining club activity calendars and activity spaces.
• Assisting with audio-visual equipment setup and support for activities and events.
• Collaborating with other departments to create successful Resident and Team Member events.
• Sharing innovative program ideas that may be featured through marketing, social media, or community outreach efforts.

Our Approach to Memory Care

As part of our Memory Center team, you will help:

• Reinforce a person-directed approach to aging.
• Focus on strengths and abilities while creating opportunities for joy and engagement.
• Support Residents through meaningful experiences that promote dignity, independence, and purpose.
• Encourage a habilitative approach to care that celebrates each person's unique journey.
• Provide comfort, support, and connection while honoring autonomy and personal choice.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Build meaningful relationships with Residents and families
• Use your creativity to design engaging programs and experiences
• Work in a beautiful, state-of-the-art Memory Center
• Be part of an innovative team transforming dementia care
• Make a lasting impact through moments of joy, connection, and purpose

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous activity, recreation, customer service, volunteer coordination, healthcare, senior living, or related experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A positive, engaging, and compassionate personality.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning activities and events.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Residents, families, volunteers, and Team Members from multiple departments.
• Commitment to the Willow Valley Communities mission, vision, and MORE values.

Join Us in Redefining Memory Care

At Willow Valley Communities, we believe every person deserves opportunities to grow, connect, and find purpose, regardless of where they are on life's journey. As a Club Lead, you'll help create those opportunities every day while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our Residents.

Willow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.