ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - KISCO Senior Living : Job Details

The Activities Director at Emerald Court promotes a healthy and activity-enriched lifestyle for residents and associates through the planning and implementationof wellbeing programs at the community.

What will I do every day?

• Develop and promote a variety of group and individual Wellness programs
• Manage resident risk through functional assessments and resident lifestyle assessments
• Oversee the publication of a Wellness calendar and newsletter
• Implement and manage an effective transportation program
• Establish and manage a volunteer program
• Conduct departmental planning and forecasting
• Ensure an effective staffing schedule
• Manage the wellness budget expenses and labor costs
• Hire and train new members of the wellness team
• Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Be a great team player
• Be a progressive and creative thinker
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Three years of experience in programming, implementing, and oversight of activities and wellness programs for different levels of skill and cognitive ability
• Two or more years of experience in training and supervising staff
• Experience working with seniors preferred

Special Requirements/Certifications:

• Valid drivers license and proof of good driving record
• ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer (preferred)
• ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor (preferred)
• Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors (preferred)
• Senior Fitness Association Certification (preferred)
• Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain one within reasonable time of employment (as required)
• First Aid Certification

Whats in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay: $72,000-$76,000/Yr. Depending on experience
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental
• Matching 401k (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 33 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer