Job Description

Elevate lives at Abbotswood at Stonehenge, a Kisco Senior Living community! Join as our Activities Director and be the architect of vibrant experiences for residents and associates. Your passion for fostering joy and wellness will take center stage in creating unforgettable moments. 

What will I do every day?

• Develop and promote a variety of group and individual Wellness programs 
• Manage resident risk through functional assessments and resident lifestyle assessments
• Oversee the publication of a Wellness calendar and newsletter
• Implement and manage an effective transportation program
• Establish and manage a volunteer program
• Conduct departmental planning and forecasting
• Ensure an effective staffing schedule
• Manage the wellness budget expenses and labor costs
• Hire and train new members of the wellness team
• Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Be a great team player
• Be a progressive and creative thinker
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three years of experience in programming, implementing, and oversight of activities and wellness programs for different levels of skill and cognitive ability
• Two or more years of experience in training and supervising staff
• Experience working with seniors preferred

Special Requirements/Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and proof of good driving record
• ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer (preferred)
• ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor (preferred)
• Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors (preferred)
• Senior Fitness Association Certification (preferred)
• Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within reasonable time of employment (as required)
• First Aid Certification
• Degree in recreation administration or therapeutic recreation OR who is state or nationally certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist OR certified by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals meets this requirement. This requirement is also met if you have completed the activity coordinator course of 48 hours or more through a community college before July 1, 2005. If this requirement is not met then a willingness to satisfy within 9 months of employment.

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental 
• Matching 401k (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 30 years.

 All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer