Director of Activities & Community Wellness

Discovery Management Group; Tinley Park (IL); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Paid training and career growth

Wellness-related benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

Discovery Commons Orland Park, part of Discovery Management Group, invites a Director of Activities to develop and lead a vibrant lifestyle program for residents. You will drive health, wellness, engagement, and growth across service levels, coordinating events, calendars, and communications.

You will supervise Activities Coordinators, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster partnerships with community groups while advancing resident-centered programming.

Qualifikationen

• Three to five years of experience in lifestyle programming or resident services within senior living or a related field.
• At least two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Wellness certificate a plus (ICAA Leadership in Wellness).
• Ability to plan and execute diverse programming that meets a wide range of resident interests and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage residents, staff, and external partners.
• Creative, resourceful, and resident-focused approach to program development.

Aufgaben

• Plan, schedule, and facilitate lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents
• Organize and lead holiday celebrations, special events, and mixed-group activities that foster connection and community spirit
• Prepare, publish, and distribute the monthly activity calendar and community newsletter
• Maintain a robust public relations program, building partnerships with outside organizations, service groups, and independent contractors
• Oversee resident facing technology to ensure team members and resident are trained and the information is kept up to date
• Provide leadership to Activities Coordinators, supervising daily operations and ensuring program excellence across service levels
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to senior living programming
• Monitor participation and satisfaction through surveys, quality assurance tools, and resident feedback to continuously improve programming
• Manage Celebrations department budget, including purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies
• Organize and oversee the community library, communication displays, and resident information boards
• Represent the community in internal and external meetings, delivering engaging presentations to residents, families, and partners

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team-building

Communication skills

Resident engagement

Program development

Public relations

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Discovery Commons Orland Park, part of Discovery Management Group, invites a Director of Activities to develop and lead a vibrant lifestyle program for residents. You will drive health, wellness, engagement, and growth across service levels, coordinating events, calendars, and communications.

You will supervise Activities Coordinators, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster partnerships with community groups while advancing resident-centered programming.