Director of Activities

Sterling Estates East Cobb; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Estates East Cobb in Marietta, GA seeks a Director of Activities to lead the Life Enrichment team, plan and deliver programs meeting residents’ spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social, and physical needs. You’ll supervise staff and volunteers, manage monthly calendars, and coordinate events while upholding campus culture and service standards.

The role emphasizes budget planning, cross-department training, and ensuring holistic wellness for residents under an engaged, compassionate

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in recreational activities, life enrichment, or related field; equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of activity/life enrichment experience with seniors.
• Experience in long-term care and assisted living.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Activity staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and counseling.
• Plan and coordinate monthly activity calendars aligned with our signature programs and initiatives.
• Organize special events, seasonal celebrations, wellness speakers, entertainment, and educational offerings.
• Oversee budgeting, pricing, and billing for the department; provide activity-related training across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Program planning

Community engagement

Education

Associate/Bachelor in recreation or related field

Recreational therapy degree preferred

Job description

Now Hiring: Director of Activities

Sterling Estates East Cobb - Marietta, GA

When you work at Sterling Estates East Cobb, you get a front‑row seat to the incredible life stories of the wisest people on earth. Even more, you become part of an extraordinary organization—one that invests in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.

Pay Range: $62,000-64,000 Based on experience + Bonus eligible

The Opportunity: Director of Activities

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate Director of Activities to lead our Life Enrichment team. In this role, you’ll plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of programs designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental needs of our residents.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and supervise Activity staff—including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and counseling.
• Manage all volunteers: interviewing, orientation, and aligning them with meaningful resident activities.

Program Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate monthly activity calendars aligned with our signature Activities programs—Lifestyles & Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador Program, and Heartfelt Connections .
• Organize special events, seasonal celebrations, wellness speakers, entertainment, and educational offerings.
• Ensure strong implementation of LCS Extraordinary Impressions, LCS Cares, and the Lifestyle & Health Services Program.

Resident Wellness & Culture

• Promote a healthy, holistic community culture embracing the eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational.
• Support both residents and staff in achieving wellness for mind, body, and soul.

Administrative & Budget Responsibilities

• Create and manage the department’s annual plan, goals, budget, pricing, and performance standards.
• Track budget expenditures and provide explanations for variances as needed.
• Oversee all billing related to services provided by the department.
• Provide activity‑related training across departments as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in recreational activities, life enrichment, or related field — or equivalent professional experience. Prefer Recreational Therapy degree.
• Minimum 3 years of activity/life enrichment experience working with seniors.
• Experience in long‑term care and assisted living required.
• Prior supervisory experience a must.
• A passion for senior engagement, hospitality, and making a meaningful impact every day.

Join Us

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate senior care professional who thrives on creating meaningful experiences—we’d love to get to know you.

Sterling Estates East Cobb is an EEO Employer