Activity Director / Community Life Director

Job Description

Job Description

Activity Director / Community Life Director / Life Enrichment Director

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Activity Director / Community Life Director / Life Enrichment Director 
Our upscale community is searching for our next Activity Director / Community Life Director / Life Enrichment Director to organize, plan, facilitate and direct our Community Life Department.  This hands-on leadership position will provide a creative social atmosphere for our residents that promotes resident and family participation through regularly scheduled events, activities, special programs, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions and similar activities.  You'll work with your Community Life / Activities Department Team to accomplish this.  This is an exciting, fun and rewarding full-time role that provides a great deal of interaction with our wonderful residents!

Why work for The Ridge Senior Living as our Community Life Director / Activity Director / Life Enrichment Director?

• A gorgeous, high-end Senior Living community with a new, energetic Executive Director that provides top quality service to its' residents.  
• Strong culture - These aren’t just buzz words…we really do have an incredible culture! Our employees report being "highly satisfied" working at The Ridge.
• The Ridge believes growing a company means helping people grow, personally and professionally.
• Constantly seeking new and better ways to do things — to stay on the leading edge.
• Work/life balance is not only valued but encouraged.
• Core Values - Gratitude, Teamwork, Family, Connection, Integrity and more.

Community Life Director / Activity Director / Life Enrichment Director Benefits at The Ridge Pinehurst -

• Competitive Pay!
• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year of employment with increases after 12 months!
• $72 per month for employee-only health, dental and vision coverage!  You can add your family to your plan as well. 
• Community paid life insurance an employee assistance program. 
• A 401k Plan. 
• The ability to pick your own six holidays in addition to holiday pay if you work on the Nationally recognized Holidays.
• The pride of telling your family and friends where you work!
• Great location - right off Highway 80 on Foothill Boulevard

  Community Life Director / Activity Director / Life Enrichment Director  Responsibilities - 

• On-site coordination and planning of all schedule activities and outings for our residents.  
• You'll oversee your team of Community Life Associates that will help you plan, coordinate and facilitate the programs and activities.
• Ensure Community Life activities and events acknowledge and meet the cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity and interests of our residents and their families.
• Encourage our residents in maintaining their physical and emotional health through participation in community activities and events.
• May be required to drive the community's vehicles, including a small bus/van, used for resident transportation.

Community Life Director / Activity Director / Life Enrichment Director Qualifications

• One (1) years' experience in conducting group activities, preferably with seniors.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs.
• Previous supervisory responsibility is preferred.
• Prefer a college degree in recreational therapy, social work, gerontology or related health or human service field.  Dedication to and passion to serve seniors and team members with excellent customer service skills, a high level of energy and compassion.
• Strong time management skills and customer service skills
• Be proficient in the use of a computer.
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both verbally and written in dealing with team members, residents, family members, co-workers and vendors. 
• Good listening and skills.

  About The Ridge Senior Living

The Ridge Senior Living is a boutique family of luxury senior living communities in Salt Lake City, Utah and Lakewood, Colorado. The Mission of The Ridge Senior Living is to consistently craft a living experience that seniors can’t get anywhere else. This mission is made reality by successful, caring individuals who are actively involved in the daily successes of the communities. There is a warmth here that is fostered by devoted team members who serve from the heart. Team members have the autonomy and expectation to meet residents’ individual needs. 

Apply now to join our team as our Community Life Director / Activity Director / Life Enrichment Director!