Senior Living Activities & Transportation Director

Discovery Senior Living; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living seeks a Director of Activities & Transportation at Veranda Club in Boca Raton, FL. You will lead a vibrant lifestyle program, promoting health, wellness, engagement, and growth for residents across service levels.

The role requires planning and executing diverse programming, supervising Activities Coordinators, and ensuring regulatory compliance while building partnerships with external groups. Competitive pay and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in lifestyle programming or resident services within senior living or related field.
• At least two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Wellness certificate a plus (ICAA Leadership in Wellness).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company requirements for operating community vehicles and transporting residents.
• Ability to plan and execute diverse programming that meets a wide range of resident interests and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage residents, staff, and external partners.
• Creative, resourceful, and resident-focused approach to program development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and facilitate lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents.
• Organize and lead holiday celebrations, special events, and mixed-group activities that foster connection and community spirit.
• Prepare, publish, and distribute the monthly activity calendar and community newsletter.
• Maintain a robust public relations program, building partnerships with outside organizations, service groups, and independent contractors.
• Oversee resident facing technology to ensure team members and resident are trained and the information is kept up to date.
• Provide leadership to Activities Coordinators, supervising daily operations and ensuring program excellence across service levels.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to senior living programming.
• Monitor participation and satisfaction through surveys, quality assurance tools, and resident feedback to continuously improve programming.
• Manage Celebrations department budget, including purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Organize and oversee the community library, communication displays, and resident information boards.
• Represent the community in internal and external meetings, delivering engaging presentations to residents, families, and partners.
• Oversee community transportation services, including coordinating schedules and ensuring safe, reliable transportation for residents.
• Operate the community bus or other company vehicles as needed to transport residents to appointments, shopping, outings, events, and other local destinations.
• Ensure community vehicles and transportation activities are managed in accordance with company policies and applicable safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team-building

Communication

Creative thinking

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, or related field

Job description

Discovery Senior Living seeks a Director of Activities & Transportation at Veranda Club in Boca Raton, FL. You will lead a vibrant lifestyle program, promoting health, wellness, engagement, and growth for residents across service levels.

The role requires planning and executing diverse programming, supervising Activities Coordinators, and ensuring regulatory compliance while building partnerships with external groups. Competitive pay and growth opportunities available.