Recreation Director

Excelsior Care Group; Saint Cloud (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical & DentalCoverage

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Supportive, team-oriented work

Company perks and employee discounts

Job summary

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a creative, compassionate Recreation Director to lead resident activity programs in West Orange, NJ. This role focuses on meaningful experiences promoting physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being.

You will plan and oversee programs, supervise staff, assess residents, and collaborate with care teams to support quality of life. Salary range is $65,000–$75,000 annually with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and coordinating recreation or activity programs, nursing home experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work with residents, families, and staff with empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to design engaging activities for residents with varying abilities and care needs.
• Capacity to maintain accurate documentation and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate activity programs reflecting residents' interests and needs.
• Oversee daily Recreation Department operations and provide staff guidance.
• Complete resident activity assessments and create individualized activity care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Interview residents and families to learn interests and recreational goals.
• Coordinate group activities, visits, events, and community outings.
• Encourage participation while respecting residents' choices and dignity.
• Maintain documentation of participation, progress, and services.
• Stay current with federal/state regulations and standards of practice.
• Review policies annually and propose updates to leadership.
• Develop procedures to address medically related activity needs.
• Collaborate with other departments to support engagement and quality of life.

Skills

Nursing home exp

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Recreation Director

Facility: Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center
Location: West Orange, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a creative, compassionate, and organized Recreation Director to lead our resident activity programs. This role focuses on providing meaningful recreational experiences that support residents’ physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well‑being.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate activity programs that reflect residents’ interests, abilities, and preferences.
• Oversee daily Recreation Department operations and provide guidance and support to department staff.
• Complete resident activity assessments and develop individualized activity care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Interview residents and families in a private setting to learn about their interests, needs, and recreational goals.
• Coordinate group activities, individual visits, special events, and community outings.
• Encourage resident and family participation while respecting residents’ choices and dignity.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation, progress, and activity services.
• Stay current with applicable federal and state regulations and professional standards of practice.
• Review department policies and procedures at least annually and recommend updates to the Administrator.
• Develop and implement procedures to identify and address residents’ medically related activity needs.
• Collaborate with other departments to support resident engagement and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and coordinating recreation or activity programs; nursing home experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, maintain a positive outlook, and support fellow team members.
• Compassion and empathy toward residents and their families.
• Ability to develop engaging activities for residents with varying abilities and care needs.
• Professional, respectful, and courteous communication with residents, families, coworkers, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Ability to maintain a calm, pleasant demeanor when addressing concerns or managing competing priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Company perks and employee discounts

Apply today to help create meaningful experiences and enhance the lives of our residents!