Lifestyle Director

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?


The Leonard on Beverly is a premier luxury senior living community in Los Angeles, CA and is looking for a Lifestyle Director to join the team!

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

• Excellent benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always

The Lifestyle Director is responsible to plan, prepare, and direct the overall operation of the resident and family Lifestyle activities, programs. This person will be responsible for promoting a healthy, activity-enriched lifestyle for residents and for ensuring the Lifestyle programming meets the interest, and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This person will be responsible for the development, implementation and operation of the Lifestyle programs at the community.


Pay Range: $35.00-$39.00/hour (DOE)

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm

Responsibilities

• Create an environment in the community that promotes residents and families' participation in the provided Lifestyle including:
• Create and submit a monthly calendar of events for review and printing
• Create and submit a monthly newsletter for residents, staff, and families
• Create and maintain social media under the umbrella of Clearwater's Home Office
• Coordinate with other associates the planning, execution, and attending special functions, such as holidays and celebratory events
• conduct survey of residents to determine what Lifestyle are of interest to them
• Overseeing transportation of residents including:
• Assist with the safe loading, unloading, seating, and transporting of residents onto and off community vehicles and drive residents as needed
• Oversee scheduling of transportation for recreational and medical outings
• Evaluate transportation program on a regular basis to ensure customer satisfaction
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise department staff in accordance with all company policies, procedures, and core values
• Develop and train volunteers who are in the community to assist with Lifestyle programs or special events
• Survey residents to determine their satisfaction levels with programs and services provided and make corrections as necessary
• Manage the department within the budgetary guidelines, track inventory, and order supplies
• Understand and fulfill all State, Federal and local regulations for maintaining safe vehicles, securing all required credentials/licensing for vehicle(s) a driver(s)
• Encourage and invite resident participation in all resident Lifestyle
• Alert care staff when there is a medical or care need of a resident that needs to be addressed
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
• Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform or clothing and name tag when working
• Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle
• AA degree or Bachelor's degree (Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation Therapy, or Health Promotion) is preferable or combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two to four years of experience with developing and implementing Lifestyle programs, preferably for seniors
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
• First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB

Special Requirements/Certifications:

If responsible for creating exercise prescriptions and evaluating resident's ability to participate in physical dimension of programs, one or more of the following certifications is highly preferred:

• ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
• ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist/ ACSM certified Group Exercise Instructor/ ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
• Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors
• Senior Fitness Association Certification (SFA)

Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.