Senior Living Activities Manager - PTO Included

Lakewood Retirement Community-LifeSpire; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision plan

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Employer retirement contribution

HSA matching

Tuition reimbursement

Supportive leadership

Positive resident community

Job summary

Lakewood Retirement Community-LifeSpire is seeking a Programming Activities Manager for Healthcare to lead recreational programming across assisted living, memory care, and SNF environments. You will supervise coordinators, plan events, and coordinate resident activities to meet diverse cognitive and functional needs.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with staff, and adherence to regulatory standards while delivering engaging, resident-centric programming.

Qualifications

• The Programming Manager should have at least 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs in healthcare/SNF and supervise AL/MC program coordinators and staff.
• Develop programming calendars, newsletters, and interactive activities (e.g., SMILE).
• Coordinate volunteers and interdepartmental activity scheduling and facility use.
• Maintain monthly staff scheduling and ensure staff trainings and in-services are completed.

Skills

CTRS/ADC certification

Organizational skills

Resident rapport

Independent work

Computer skills

Senior living activities

Communication with residents/families

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

Relias Learning

Job description

Lakewood Retirement Community-LifeSpire is seeking a Programming Activities Manager for Healthcare to lead recreational programming across assisted living, memory care, and SNF environments. You will supervise coordinators, plan events, and coordinate resident activities to meet diverse cognitive and functional needs.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with staff, and adherence to regulatory standards while delivering engaging, resident-centric programming.