Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Ann Arbor, MI seeks an Activities Coordinator to lead Engage Life programs and provide a variety of resident activities with appropriate supervision. The role involves greeting new residents, planning seasonal events, and maintaining activity schedules to enhance resident engagement.

The position supports census-building initiatives and requires coordinating with volunteers and staff to ensure meaningful, inclusive programs for residents in active aging lifestyle settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engage Life programs and activities for residents.
• Provide adequate and diversified recreational activities with supervision for each activity.
• Develop programs for residents, including for those confined to rooms.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities and maintain a current schedule of events.
• Greet new residents and introduce them to others with similar interests.
• Assist in planning parties and decorate the community according to season/holiday, including monthly birthday parties.
• Assist Bright Beginnings including housewarmings.
• Support census-building initiatives within the community.
• Maintain records of activities and participation as required by state law.
• Assist Engage Life Director in enlisting volunteers to aid the activities program.
• May drive the company vehicle as required by the community.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations.

• Leads assigned Engage Life programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Assists Bright Beginnings including housewarmings.
• Supports and actively participates in the community’s census building initiatives.
• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• Assists Engage Life Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.
• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.