Director of Activities: Lead Resident-Centered Programs

The Gatesworth Communities; University City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gatesworth Communities in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Director of Activities to lead engaging programs for skilled nursing residents. You’ll design, plan, oversee activity schedules, mentor an Activity Assistant team, and partner with families to improve quality of life.

Requires 3–5 years in geriatrics or recreation administration and prior management experience. Missouri Activity Director certification is preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in geriatrics, recreation, activities, or social services administration (required).
• Prior management or supervisory experience, including hiring, scheduling, and evaluating staff (required).
• Activity Director certification for the state of Missouri (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Learn each resident’s lifestyle, interests, and needs, and build individualized activity plans.
• Complete the resident assessments and care plans activity portion on time.
• Plan and lead in-room and one-on-one visits for residents who prefer to stay in their apartments.
• Create and distribute monthly activity calendars to residents and their designees.
• Hire, schedule, coach, and evaluate Activity Assistants.
• Help build the department budget and manage spending within it.
• Keep residents safe during all programs and outings.
• Report maintenance and safety concerns to the Director of Facilities and Administrator.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Geriatrics knowledge

Program development

Education

Missouri Activity Director certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The Gatesworth Communities in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Director of Activities to lead engaging programs for skilled nursing residents. You’ll design, plan, oversee activity schedules, mentor an Activity Assistant team, and partner with families to improve quality of life.

Requires 3–5 years in geriatrics or recreation administration and prior management experience. Missouri Activity Director certification is preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred.