Lifestyle Director

Resort Lifestyle Communities

Peoria (AZ)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Pay-on-demand access to earnings

Benefit stipend per pay period for HSA

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Lifestyle Director to shape a vibrant community culture and elevate residents' quality of life. You will lead social, educational, and wellness programs, building strong relationships within the community and with residents.

This role reports to the Community Managers and requires a servant-heart approach. You will drive budget management, coordinate events, supervise staff, and collaborate with the Focus Team to ensure programs align with resident

Qualifications

2+ years of customer service experience and leadership/community management skills.
Strong knowledge of the local community and passion for serving seniors.
Experience coordinating events, wellness programs, or fitness classes; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Plan and refine inclusive community events and activities.
Design and deliver lifestyle, wellness, and fitness programming; manage diverse schedules.
Develop and manage the annual lifestyle programming budget and vendor sponsorships.
Create and distribute monthly event calendars and internal marketing materials.
Coordinate facility scheduling and ensure spaces are prepared and safe.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Event planning

Budget management

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

No specific education required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Mission

At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isn’t 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

Join Our Mission

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