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Activity Director

Peregrine Senior Living
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated Activity Director with experience working with seniors and leading a team!

Schedule: Full Time

Salary: $62,360-64,000 annually – based on experience

Benefits:

  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
  • Health Plans including Dental and Vision
  • Child Care Reimbursement
  • Compassionate PTO Donation Program – to support a team member
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO Cash Out Program
  • Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match


Activities Director Responsibilities include:

  • Manages all aspects of the Activity Program
  • Supervise, develop, and schedule all Activity staff to include drivers and activity assistants according to PSL policies, procedures, and standards
  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate Activity department supplies
  • Ensure that activity rooms/areas are prepared for scheduled activity program
  • Manages the PSL Discovery Tool (Social History and Assessment), including completing monthly activity calendar, and all move in actions related to activities for all residents


Activities Director Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Thereaputic Recreation or related field with one-year related experience and/or training preferred OR
  • Associate degree in Thereaputic Recreation or related field with related work experience OR
  • 3-5 years full-time experience working with adult recreation


Company Overview:

Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population.

Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill located in Syracuse, NY is a leading provider of senior assisted living care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Employee Appreciation:

  • Peregrine Proud: Public acknowledgement of exceptional employee performance
  • Monthly All Staff Gift Card Drawings
  • Periodic All Staff Appreciation Community Events
  • Annual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus & Celebration


COVID-19 considerations: Strict adherence to NYS DOH guidelines & CDC standards

Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nation origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applied to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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