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Lifestyle Services Director Job Description
Position Title: Lifestyle Services Director
Department: Lifestyle Services
Exempt Status: Exempt
Supervisor: Executive Director
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Lifestyle Services Director is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and directing of a wide and varied scope of private events, activities and programming which meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental needs of the members.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties:
1. Plan, coordinate and direct a balanced program within the 7 dimensions of wellness (spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental activities) with the intent of including all members in some area of lifestyle activity.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with lecturers, volunteers, community resources, performers, etc. who can provide programming to the membership.
3. Plan, coordinate and direct a program of transportation to events and programs by meeting with members to determine their needs and desires and then scheduling community drivers or outside resources.
4. Provide leadership oversight of the Croquet Club, in partnership with the Croquet Professional, ensuring a well-coordinated schedule of play and seasonal tournaments.
5. Publicize events, programs, presentations, activities, etc.
6. Coordinate publication of the calendar, newsletter, weekly reminders, and flyers according to community branding standards.
7. Ensure necessary supplies and resources are on-hand for each program.
8. Manage day-to-day operation of the community’s in-house communication software programs to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
9. Coordinate services with other disciplines and involve other departments in activities as applicable.
10. Create annual plans, goals, budgets, pricing, and performance standards; maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitor and control cost expenditures, providing justifications/explanations for variances as appropriate. Submit all appropriate billings for services provided by the department.
11. Interview, select, train, supervise and evaluate the Concierge, and Activity Coordinator positions.
12. Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
13. Prepare and maintain required reports, records, studies, and surveys.
14. Flexibility of hours will involve nights and weekends.
Other Duties:
1. Encourage members to take an active part in the community and embrace all programs.
2. Assist members in determining the level and quantity of activity.
3. Attending in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. Must be CPR, AED and First Aid certified.
4. Properly use the community logo according to the Logo Usage Guidelines and consistently with community branding.
5. Be available and actively engage in support of community needs in times of emergency situations and perform duties as assigned.
6. Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. College degree in gerontology, wellness or event planning is preferred.
2. Two years of appropriate professional experience activity or social programming, wellness programming, geriatrics, or senior living community experience preferred.
3. At least five years’ experience in supervising staff.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform simple arithmetic.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work with others in setting up events, including lifting, stooping, stretching, and using a stepstool. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.; must be able to complete small set-ups independently; must be able to assist members physically in boarding the bus, sitting, standing, and walking. Good visual and hearing acuity required; good verbal communication skills required. May be exposed to communicable diseases, and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. May be exposed to cleaning chemicals and offensive odors.
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:
I have read my Job Description. I understand the information contained in the Job Description. I further understand that this Job Description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS associated with my job. I may be required to perform additional tasks necessary to meet standards of quality and care.
About Peachtree Hills Place
At Peachtree Hills Place and The Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place, we believe in developing distinctive opportunities for our Members to experience the best years of their lives. At every level of our organization, and through our SPIRIT program, we create an environment of excellence and empower our employees to make a difference with each and every Member interaction.