Activities Director / Recreation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Do you enjoy making a difference in people’s lives? 

If so, take an ACTIVE step forward in your career and join our Activities Department! 

Responsibilities

Our Activities Directors make a difference in the lives of our residents by planning, organizing, and directing a wide variety of activities that promote social, spiritual, and psychological needs.

• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events. 
• Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities. 

Qualifications

• Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or
• Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or 
• Two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, in which one (1) year was full time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or 
• Prior completion of a state approved training course. 
• One (1) to two (2) years management/supervisory experience.