Life Enrichment & Activities Director

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Hatties Bay Middleton - Middleton, WI 53562Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: Any a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Position Summary The Activities Director is responsible for creating and leading a vibrant, engaging, and person-centered life enrichment program that promotes residents' physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of meaningful activities and events that enhance quality of life while fostering a welcoming community environment for residents, families, team members, and visitors. The Activities Director serves as a key member of the leadership team and collaborates closely with residents, families, volunteers, and staff to develop programs that reflect resident interests, abilities, and preferences. Essential Responsibilities Program Development & Resident Engagement Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a comprehensive life enrichment and activities program that meets the diverse interests, abilities, and needs of residents. Create and maintain monthly activity calendars that offer a variety of social, educational, recreational, cultural, wellness, and community engagement opportunities. Assess resident interests and preferences through ongoing communication and feedback. Ensure activities support resident care plans and enhance overall quality of life. Lead and participate in activities, special events, celebrations, outings, and community programs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Visit residents regularly to encourage participation and provide individualized engagement opportunities when appropriate. Leadership & Collaboration Collaborate with clinical staff to support resident well-being and ensure a team-based approach to resident care and engagement. Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, community organizations, and local partners. Provide guidance, training, and oversight to volunteers and activity team members. Recruit, onboard, and coordinate volunteers and community groups to enhance resident programming. Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to community-wide initiatives and goals. Community Outreach & Marketing Support occupancy and marketing efforts through resident and family engagement, community outreach, and participation in tours and special events. Represent the community at networking, outreach, and partnership-building opportunities within the Middleton and surrounding area communities. Promote programs and activities that highlight the community's culture and resident experience. Budget & Administrative Responsibilities Develop, manage, and monitor the activities department budget, including supplies, entertainment, transportation, food, and program expenses. Ensure programs are delivered within established budget and quality standards. Maintain accurate documentation, reports, attendance records, and activity assessments as required. Monitor applicable state and federal regulations and recommend updates to policies, procedures, and programming as appropriate. Prepare and present activity program reports and outcomes to the Executive Director and leadership team. Professional Development & Quality Improvement Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to senior living and resident engagement. Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities. Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.   Qualifications a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Required Associate degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Recreation Management, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in activities, life enrichment, recreation, or resident engagement, preferably in senior living, assisted living, memory care, healthcare, or long-term care. Demonstrated leadership, organization, and project management skills. Strong interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with older adults, family members, volunteers, and team members from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn community management software. Preferred Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Activity Director Certification, or comparable professional credential. Previous supervisory or volunteer management experience. Experience working with residents living with dementia or memory care needs. Key Competencies Resident-centered mindset Creativity and program development Team collaboration Organization and time management Problem-solving and decision-making Budget management Community outreach and engagement Adaptability and initiative Physical Requiements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the community. Regularly transport activity supplies and equipment. Occasionally assist residents with activity participation and community outings. Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Ability to travel with residents on scheduled outings as needed. Visual and auditory ability sufficient to communicate effectively and safely perform job duties. Work Environment Work is performed in a senior living community setting and may include indoor and outdoor activities. Position requires interaction with residents, family members, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Noise level is typically moderate but may increase during events, celebrations, and resident activities. Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays is required to support resident programming and special events.