Activity Director

Activity Director

Job Category: Management Requisition Number: ACTIV100179

Posted: July 21, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Avalon Village | EC02 200 Kingston Circle Ligonier, IN 46767, USA

Description

Activity Director Opportunity at Avalon Village

Experience in long-term care setting strongly preferred

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and organized Activity Director to plan, develop, and implement engaging recreational programs that enhance the quality of life for our residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for working with seniors, and a talent for creating diverse and meaningful activity offerings.

Skills Needed

• Leadership: The ability to monitor, mentor, lead and motivate a team of Activity Assistants to provide engaging and age-appropriate activities for the residents in our community.
• Creativity: Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.
• Supportive Presence: Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Time Management: Balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity prep.
• Collaboration: Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); and two years' experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting or satisfactory completion of an Activities Director training.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.
• *Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About our Senior Living Division

Our Senior Living Division offers team members the opportunity to advance their career while working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We take pride in offering our residents more than just a place to rest their head. As a member of the Senior Living division, you will have the opportunity to use your skills to enhance the lifestyles of our residents and help them explore their passions. Our whole person-centered care focuses on nurturing the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being of our residents. The hands-on experience you will gain allows you the opportunity to create meaningful relationships with your team and our residents.

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