Lifestyle Director

Resort Lifestyle Communities; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay stipend

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Lifestyle Director to shape a vibrant, resident-focused culture at a Fayetteville, NY community. You will deliver resort-style programs supporting residents’ mind, body, and spirit while building strong relationships with neighbors and families.

This role reports to the Community Managers, requires event flexibility, and includes budget oversight, wellness/fitness programming, and coordination of communications via calendars and newsletters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience and demonstrated leadership or community management skills.
• Experience coordinating events, social/recreational activities, wellness programs, or fitness classes; ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and refine inclusive community events and activities.
• Design and deliver lifestyle, wellness, and fitness programming.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for lifestyle programming.
• Create and distribute monthly event calendars and marketing materials.
• Oversee scheduling of community facilities for events.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Community management

Event planning

Wellness programming

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email tools

Job description

Join Our Mission

At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors is not just a job, it's a calling. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit, servant-hearted community guided by our Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence.

Together, we work toward four essential goals that guide our success:

• Happy Employees
• Happy Residents
• Full Occupancy
• On-Budget Operations

About the Role

As our Lifestyle Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping a vibrant, positive community culture and enhancing residents’ quality of life. You’ll deliver a resort-style lifestyle through thoughtfully planned social, educational, and wellness programs that support residents’ mind, body, and spirit while fostering strong relationships and a sense of community. This role is a member of the community Focus Team and reports directly to the Community Managers.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 25 years of age in order to drive the community's shuttle bus, with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Flexibility: Your primary schedule is a Monday-Friday hourly schedule, plus the ability to flex hours to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for events.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience and demonstrated leadership or community management skills.
• Strong knowledge of the local community and a genuine passion for serving seniors.
• Experience coordinating or leading events, social/recreational activities, wellness programs, or fitness classes; regular participation with ability to learn is acceptable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience with budget management and proficiency using technology for community content, including Microsoft Office programs and email.
• No specific education or certifications required; fitness certification or coursework in business, gerontology, wellness, hospitality, marketing, or psychology is a plus.

In this role, you’ll need to be comfortable with the functional aspects of the job, including:

• Serving alcohol (must be 21+ and meet all local requirements).
• You will be expected to drive the community’s shuttle bus for resident outings, and you must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Securing appropriate food handler permit as required by local ordinances within two (2) weeks of the first day of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and continuously refine inclusive community events and activities aligned with resident interests and demographics by building strong relationships, gathering feedback, and evaluating success through surveys and attendance data.
• Design and deliver comprehensive lifestyle, wellness, and fitness programming that supports mind, body, and spirit, including leading a diverse fitness schedule and coordinating complimentary classes with partner organizations and certified residents.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for lifestyle programming, including negotiating with vendors and securing sponsorships to enhance event offerings without exceeding budget.
• Use online tools to create and distribute monthly event calendars, newsletters, and internal marketing materials, collaborating with the Focus Team to promote programs through social media and other communication channels to maximize participation.
• Oversee the scheduling of community facilities used for events and activities, ensuring spaces are prepared, safe, clean, and available to meet programming needs.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Access your pay anytime
• $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward:
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • HSA, FSA, LSA
  • Accident & Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match

Why RLC?

• Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide
• Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment
• A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day

Ready to Engage with Heart?

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family.

EOE/ADA

Towne Center Retirement Community
3900 Medical Center Drive
Fayetteville, NY 13066