Activity Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Locations

• Beloit Senior Living - The Gardens

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Welcome to the Activities Department at Great Lakes Senior Living

At Great Lakes Senior Living, our mission is to provide a superior level of compassionate care while treating every resident, family member, and team member with dignity and respect. We strive to nurture an environment of love, encouragement, and support—creating a true community where individuals feel secure, valued, and empowered to grow and thrive.

As the Activity Director, you lead the development of meaningful programs that promote engagement, purpose, joy, and connection. Through creative programming, staff leadership, and strong community partnerships, you play a key role in enhancing residents’ quality of life and fostering a vibrant senior living environment.

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Job Title: Activity Director

Reports To: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Non Exempt/Exempt

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Position Summary

This job description is provided during orientation to outline the responsibilities and expectations of the Activity Director role. The Activity Director oversees the planning, coordination, and management of the Activities Department to ensure residents receive engaging, diverse, and meaningful programming that supports social, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.

This position leads activity staff and volunteers, manages departmental operations and budgets, maintains regulatory compliance, and promotes a positive community culture aligned with Great Lakes Senior Living’s mission and values.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development & Resident Engagement

• Develop and implement comprehensive activity programs supporting recreational, social, intellectual, religious, and fitness interests
• Maintain weekly and monthly calendars with daily programming, seven days per week, including regular outings
• Conduct resident interest surveys for new move-ins and personalize programming accordingly
• Encourage participation through individual outreach and engagement
• Track participation and evaluate program effectiveness

Department Leadership & Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Activities Department within budget
• Recruit, train, schedule, evaluate, and supervise activity staff
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and hours tracking
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity spaces and storage areas

Special Events & Community Partnerships

• Plan themed days, holiday celebrations, fine dining events, and community gatherings
• Collaborate with leadership to coordinate facility-wide events
• Build and maintain community relationships to enhance programming

Communication & Promotion

• Create and distribute monthly newsletters
• Maintain regular social media activity while ensuring HIPAA compliance

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Align all programming with company mission and values
• Maintain compliance with DHS 83 and DHS 89 regulations
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Attend required trainings and meetings

General Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director

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Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Activities Department staff
• Oversees volunteer program operations
• Coordinates performance feedback and disciplinary processes as needed

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three or more years of experience working with seniors, managing staff, and coordinating activity programs preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Training

• CBRF certified training in First Aid/Choking, Fire Safety, and Standard Precautions training preferred
• Experience with geriatric population preferred

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Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities
• Creative program planning and resident engagement skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Budgeting, scheduling, and team management capabilities
• Professional judgment, discretion, and adaptability
• Basic computer and documentation skills

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Schedule and Availability

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• On-call availability may be required
• Occasional travel may be required

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Physical Demands

• Regular standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands
• Occasional bending, lifting, twisting, and sitting
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

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Work Environment

Moderate noise level typical of a senior living community.

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