Senior Living Activity Programs Coordinator

Bridgeway Park Superior; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeway Park Superior Senior Living Community seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to design and implement engaging activities for residents.

You will develop programs addressing physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs, coordinate with staff, and lead a team in planning events and volunteer activities. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required to support a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certificate in activity programming preferred.
• Good physical health.
• Experience creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
• Ability to train, supervise, lead, and motivate people.
• Ability to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a complex workload.
• Excellent oral and written communication with residents, staff and families as needed.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activities program to meet residents' physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs.
• Include large group, small group, and 1:1 activities, plus special events.
• Communicate programs and upcoming events to Manager/Executive Director and supervisors.
• Cultivate community resources and entertainers for events.
• Create monthly activity calendar with dates, times, and locations.
• Conduct and oversee activities, encouraging resident involvement.
• Coordinate and host special/holiday events; decorate accordingly.
• Maintain equipment within budget; arrange transportation for outings.
• Cultivate volunteer base through community relations.
• Train staff to conduct activities; encourage participation evenings/weekends.

Skills

Physical health

Activity programming experience

Training and leadership

Delegation and oversight

Workload management

Effective communication

Weekend/evening/holiday availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate in activity programming or equivalent

College education a plus

Job description

Bridgeway Park Superior Senior Living Community seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to design and implement engaging activities for residents.

You will develop programs addressing physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs, coordinate with staff, and lead a team in planning events and volunteer activities. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required to support a vibrant community.