Lifestyle Director at Spring Arbor Anderson

Foundry Commercial; Anderson (SC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundry Commercial is seeking a Lifestyle Director to oversee a 60-resident community. You will lead the Lifestyle department, crafting a full-time social activity program with diverse, engaging opportunities for residents and their families.

The role requires coordinating activities seven days a week, budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring transportation and events run smoothly while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 2 years experience as Activity Director or Activity Assistant in independent living, assisted living or skilled nursing with related skills in scheduling activities, special events, and leading group activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Attention to detail, energetic/enthusiastic, and able to multi-task.
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable MVR; driving is an essential function of this position.
• MVR reviews will be conducted at hire and periodically thereafter; failure to meet driving standards may impact employment eligibility.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual activity plan that supports achievement of Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Oversee the administration of the Lifestyle department according to Company policies and procedures and submit relevant reports and narratives as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate Lifestyle Assistants, Drivers, and Concierge personnel, including corrective action and recommendations for separation decisions, according to Company policies and procedures.
• Schedule the Driver and Lifestyle Assistant to stay within budgeted department guidelines and optimize the hours of the Lifestyle program so that day, evening, and weekend opportunities for activities, programs, and outings exist.
• Create and manage a resident transportation schedule and assist in maintaining community transportation vehicles per Company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the transportation budget and expenditures.
• Create and manage the activity budget within approved guidelines and according to Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Establish a full-time activity program that supports residents' interests and is available seven days a week.
• Other job duties assigned - see full job description.

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Director is to manage and direct the 60-resident community. The Lifestyle department provides a diverse, appealing, full-time social activity program at the community for all residents and their families. Such a program should include a variety of social, recreational, physical, educational, and spiritual opportunities for resident involvement that encourages socialization and creativity, if you lead with compassion and want to make an impact in your community, we would like to meet you.

Areas of Responsibility

• Develop an annual activity plan that supports achievement of Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Oversee the administration of the Lifestyle department according to Company policies and procedures and submit relevant reports and narratives as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate Lifestyle Assistants, Drivers, and Concierge personnel, including corrective action and recommendations for separation decisions, according to Company policies and procedures.
• Schedule the Driver and Lifestyle Assistant to stay within budgeted department guidelines and optimize the hours of the Lifestyle program so that day, evening, and weekend opportunities for activities, programs, and outings exist.
• Create and manage a resident transportation schedule and assist in maintaining community transportation vehicles per Company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the transportation budget and expenditures.
• Create and manage the activity budget within approved guidelines and according to Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Establish a full-time activity program that supports residents' interests and is available seven days a week.
• Other job duties assigned - see full job description.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Minimum two (2) years experience as Activity Director or Activity Assistant at an independent living, assisted living or skilled nursing community with related skills in scheduling activities, special events, and leading group activities.
• Must have working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office programs.
• Must possess attention to detail, be energetic/enthusiastic, and able to multi-task.
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company Fleet Safety standards. Driving is an essential function of this position and a condition of employment. Associates in this role are required to meet and maintain Company driving eligibility and insurability requirements to perform assigned job duties.
• MVR reviews will be conducted at hire and periodically thereafter in accordance with Company policy. Failure to meet or maintain Company driving standards may result in removal from driving responsibilities and may impact continued employment eligibility for this position.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Activity Professional Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of local recreational opportunities is a plus.
• CDL license a perk, may be required at some locations, inquire within.