Lifestyle Coordinator - Part time: Sunday & Monday OR Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm

The Bristal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bristal is seeking a creative Lifestyle Coordinator to develop and coordinate engaging recreational activities for assisted living residents, including those with dementia. You will help plan outings, prepare monthly communications, and support the recreation team in delivering meaningful experiences with hospitality at the core.

We value warmth, reliability, and a passion for enriching residents' daily lives.

Qualifications

• One year’s prior experience working with a senior population.
• At least 6 months of Recreation activity experience (art therapy, music therapy) or event leadership experience.
• Be outgoing, warm and have a genuine caring personality.
• Able to create programs that get residents involved and excited.
• Be dependable and able to supervise activities, events and safe excursions for residents.
• Has creative talents in art, music, readings, dance, etc.
• Maintains oneself well-groomed and properly attired.
• Demonstrates good listening and communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Able to lead classes and speak in front of groups with confidence.
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for residents and Reflections Memory Care residents.
• Plan fun and safe trips to art galleries, theatres, music venues, racetracks, sports events, religious and cultural programs.
• Prepare, print and distribute monthly calendars, newsletters and memos to residents.

Skills

Senior care experience

Event leadership

Creative programming

Community engagement

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Lifestyle Coordinator - Part time: Sunday & Monday OR Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm

Job Category: Resident Engagement

Requisition Number: LIFES005752

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

New York, NY 10028, USA

• Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $25 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else’s life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You’ll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You’ll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal “hospitality with a higher purpose.” We know you’ll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you. Come join us!

We are seeking a creative, compassionate, hands-on Lifestyle Coordinator to assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for our assisted living residents, as well as residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in our dedicated Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood. You will assist residents in making the adjustment to a new concept of living at our luxury assisted living community, not only encouraging them to continue pursuing their interests, hobbies and lifestyle activities, but also to develop new and stimulating interests, as well. You will help plan fun and safe trips to suitable destinations, such as art galleries, theaters, music venues, racetracks, sports events as well as religious and cultural programs. You will also help prepare, print and distribute copies of our monthly calendar, newsletters and memos to residents. You will also be expected to perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation. In this role you will maintain a knowledge of resident backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, and spoken languages, etc., and use this knowledge to encourage resident engagement and participation. The loving attention you bring to the assistance you provide is fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:

• One year’s prior experience working with a senior population, and those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia a plus
• At least 6 months of Recreation activity experience (art therapy, music therapy) or event leadership experience, and preferably in assisted living, long-term care or a similar industry setting
• Be outgoing, warm and have a genuine caring personality
• Able to create programs that get residents involved and excited
• Be dependable and able to supervise activities, special events and safe excursions for the residents
• Has creative talents in one or more areas, such as art, music, readings, dance, etc.
• Always maintaining oneself well-groomed and properly attired
• Demonstrates good listening and communication skills and always presents a positive spirit and professional attitude
• Possesses a proven ability to lead classes and other instructional learning sessions and speak in front of a group setting with ease, confidence and clarity
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent at a minimum

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better.

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