Senior Living Activity Director — Lead Wellness & Recreation

Award Care; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Online learning 24/7

401k with match

Family health insurance

Job summary

Award Care is seeking an experienced Activity Director to lead the Activity Department, ensuring programs meet residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs within regulatory guidelines.

The role emphasizes team leadership, program development, and collaboration with management to enhance resident well‑being and facility culture. A Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent training/experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in therapeutic recreation; supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident served by this facility.
• A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to assess resident therapeutic recreation needs and develop and implement programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an on-going program of activities designed to meet the interests and well‑being of each resident.
• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each resident's recreational needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans addressing therapeutic recreation programs to meet psychological, physical, and social needs of residents.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines.
• Recruit and hire a sufficient number of qualified recreation staff to deliver appropriate resident care.
• Assist in developing a budget for recreation services and ensure adherence to established budget.
• Promote the Company programs through formal and informal interactions with the community.
• Arrange for recreation activities outside the facility, as needed.
• Develop and supervise an active volunteer program.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent

Job description

Award Care is seeking an experienced Activity Director to lead the Activity Department, ensuring programs meet residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs within regulatory guidelines.

The role emphasizes team leadership, program development, and collaboration with management to enhance resident well‑being and facility culture. A Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation and relevant experience are required.