Lifestyle Director at Spring Arbor Anderson

Socket.dev; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegro Living, LLC in Anderson, SC seeks a dedicated Lifestyle Director to lead the Lifestyle department and deliver a diverse, seven-days-a-week activity program for residents and families. The role includes social, recreational, educational, physical, and spiritual activities to engage and enrich daily living.

You will manage staff, coordinate budgets, transportation, and programming while ensuring adherence to company policies and driving community engagement and vitality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum two years experience as Activity Director or Activity Assistant in a senior living, assisted living or skilled nursing community.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Attention to detail, energetic and able to multi-task.
• Positive Criminal Background Screening.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR; driving is an essential function.
• Company policies require drug-free workplace compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual activity plan aligned with Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Oversee administration of the Lifestyle department and submit reports as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage and evaluate Lifestyle staff per Company policies.
• Schedule staff to optimize daytime, evening and weekend activities within budget.
• Create and manage resident transportation and ensure budget adherence.
• Create and manage the activity budget within approved guidelines.
• Establish a full-time, seven-days-a-week activity program.
• Perform other duties as assigned per full job description.

Skills

Scheduling activities

Group activities

Event planning

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Director is to manage and direct the Lifestyle department to provide a diverse, appealing, full-time social and 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, improves daily living skills, expands personal interest, and increases physical activity and education.

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.

Allegro Living, LLC

serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

Allegro Livingprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.