RECREATION COORDINATOR

Covenant Woods; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

2 On-site Options for Meals

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking an Independent Living Recreation Coordinator to develop and manage a comprehensive resident engagement program. You will coordinate classes, clubs, outings, and events that foster wellness and social connection.

The role requires collaborating with residents, staff, volunteers, and partners, while supporting the Director of Resident Services & Compliance with program operations and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant experience in resident programs, events, or community engagement.
• At least 1 year of work or unpaid experience with older adults.
• Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate group programs, presentations, meetings, and events.
• Proficient with MS Office; Canva or similar design tools preferred and AV tech basics helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive recreation program for Independent Living residents.
• Support on-campus classes, in-house programs, resident-led groups, outings, and events.
• Collaborate with residents, staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners; assist Director with resident relations and program operations.

Skills

Program coordination

Event planning

Resident engagement

Multitasking

Communication with residents

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Hospitality, Event Planning, Communications, Gerontology, Human Services, or related field

5+ years experience coordinating resident programs/events or related services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Video conferencing platforms

AV equipment basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Salary Range: $49,900.00 - $64,000.00

Job Summary

The Independent Living Recreation Coordinator is responsible for developing, organizing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive recreation and engagement program for Independent Living residents within a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This position supports on-campus classes, in-house programs, resident-led interest groups and clubs, outings, and special events that promote resident engagement, wellness, social connection, lifelong learning, and quality of life. The coordinator collaborates with residents, staff, volunteers, vendors, community partners and supports the Director of Resident Services & Compliance with resident relations, program operations, communication, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Hospitality, Event Planning, Communications, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field; OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience coordinating resident programs, events, activities, customer service, or community engagement services.
• A minimum of 1 year’s work or unpaid experience working with older adults.
• Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate large and small group programs, educational presentations, meetings, and special events.
• Must be able to work independently with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, email, databases, event registration systems, and digital communication platforms; experience with Canva or other graphic design and visual communication software preferred.
• Working knowledge of audiovisual (AV) equipment, virtual meeting platforms, printers, and basic technology troubleshooting.
• Must be able to cultivate positive and respectful relationships with older adults with varying degrees of interests, abilities, levels of independence, and communication preferences.

Benefits

Covenant Woods understands that having a passionate staff is at the center of what makes us great. We invest in our employees by offering exceptional benefits, compensation, and career growth & development opportunities. Some of the specific benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 2 On-site Options for Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement