Director of Recreation: Elevate Resident Life

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerBack Rehabilitation in Laconia, NH is seeking a Director of Recreation to lead and elevate resident activity programs. You will design individualized activity plans, supervise staff and volunteers, and collaborate with the care team to enhance quality of life for residents.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, program leadership, and community engagement, offering opportunities for growth in a supportive long-term care environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and family relations.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional: ADC (NCCAP) or CTRS (NCTRC).
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or NAAP/NCCAP course completion.
• At least 2 years of social or recreational programming experience in healthcare (past 5 years), including 1 year full-time.
• Qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

Responsibilities

• Lead, innovate, and elevate resident activity programming.
• Oversee full scope of recreation services and design individualized/activity plans.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; ensure safety and quality in programming.

Skills

Leadership

Program design

Resident engagement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ADC (NCCAP)

CTRS (NCTRC)

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

NAAP/NCCAP Management Course

Job description

PowerBack Rehabilitation in Laconia, NH is seeking a Director of Recreation to lead and elevate resident activity programs. You will design individualized activity plans, supervise staff and volunteers, and collaborate with the care team to enhance quality of life for residents.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, program leadership, and community engagement, offering opportunities for growth in a supportive long-term care environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and family relations.