Director of Recreation

Job Description

Job Description

Glenburnie Rehab & Nursing is seeking a Director of Recreation to join our team. The ideal candidates must be devoted and compassionate about their chosen career. The Director of Recreation will have experience working with individuals with dementia, have a highly enthusiastic personality, and be able to develop creative activities for our residents.  This position works closely with the facility's residents to create a fun and happy environment for them!  

Responsibilities Include :

• Develops, maintains and coordinates a monthly program of events and programs.

• Establishes and maintains on-going contacts with community organizations, churches, colleges, universities, cultural organizations and other useful resources for program development.

• Recruits, plans and manages volunteer opportunities for the community

• Manages, trains and develops staff.

• Makes marketing presentations for community outreach efforts

• Works with marketing to assist in planning of community/resident events

• Coordinates community outings to special events, lectures, for an active resident lifestyle

• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs

• Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers and the public

• Paperwork and filing as needed

Qualifications:

• At least years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years

• At least 1 year of experience in resident activities program in a health care setting

• Must be able to effectively communication with older adults in a manner that conveys warmth and professionalism

• Licensed or registered in Therapeutic Recreational services with a CTRS or ADC Certification preferred

As a Glenburnie Rehab & Nursing employee, you will enjoy working in an environment that promotes professional growth and development that offers competitive wages and PTO.

Job Type: Full-time