Recreations Director

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Health Care in Staten Island seeks a compassionate Recreation Director to enhance residents' quality of life through engaging activities and a well-organized recreational program.

The role requires coordinating monthly activity calendars, leading programs for residents, supporting events, and collaborating with volunteers to foster a lively, person-centered environment in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Recreation Assistant or Recreation Director in a healthcare or long-term care setting is required.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential.
• Proficiency with computers and basic office software is required.
• Positive, outgoing and enthusiastic personality is necessary.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new residents and identify their recreational interests.
• Assist with development and implementation of monthly activity calendars.
• Lead and coordinate recreational programs tailored to residents’ needs and preferences.
• Support religious services and special events within the facility.
• Organize monthly celebrations, holiday events, and themed activities.
• Coordinate with volunteers and facilitate their involvement in resident programming.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Computers/Office software

Interpersonal/communication

Job description

A well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Staten Island is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and organized Recreation Director to join our team. This individual will play a key role in enhancing residents' quality of life through engaging activities and recreational programming.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome new residents and identify their recreational interests
• Assist with the development and implementation of monthly activity calendars
• Help coordinate and lead recreational programs tailored to residents' needs and preferences
• Support religious services and special events within the facility
• Assist with organizing monthly celebrations, holiday events, and themed activities
• Work alongside volunteers and help facilitate their involvement in resident programming

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Recreation Assistant or Recreation Director in a healthcare or long-term care setting required
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Proficiency with computers and basic office software
• Positive, outgoing, and enthusiastic personality
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V