Resident-Centered Activities & Outreach Director

Phoenix Senior Living; Watkins (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living at The Pearl at Watkins Centre seeks an Activities Director to lead resident-centered activities and outreach programs, integrating wellness across emotional, physical, social, and intellectual aspects. You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, coordinate daily engagement, and ensure quality resident experiences.

The role requires an Associate degree and 1–3 years in senior living activity planning, with leadership capabilities and knowledge of dementia care preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years in senior living activity planning or events.
• Leadership: demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge: familiarity with Assisted Living and Dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead resident-centered activities and outreach programs.
• Coordinate and schedule daily activities and events.
• Maintain activity guides and records of participation.
• Assist in budgeting and supply inventory for activities.

Skills

Leadership

Activity planning

Person-centered care

Event coordination

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Human Resources Administration

Gerontology

Job description

Phoenix Senior Living at The Pearl at Watkins Centre seeks an Activities Director to lead resident-centered activities and outreach programs, integrating wellness across emotional, physical, social, and intellectual aspects. You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, coordinate daily engagement, and ensure quality resident experiences.

The role requires an Associate degree and 1–3 years in senior living activity planning, with leadership capabilities and knowledge of dementia care preferred.