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Activity Director

RecSol Recovery Solutions
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
Position Description:

Make a difference every day through creativity, leadership, and connection.

Are you passionate about helping others thrive through engaging programs and meaningful activities? We are seeking an Activity Director to lead our activity therapy and related departments. In this role, you’ll supervise a dedicated team, design and coordinate activity programs, and ensure compliance with facility standards. Your work will bring purpose, joy, and structure to the individuals we serve while guiding and mentoring staff to deliver excellent care.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead, supervise, and mentor a core group of activity staff.
  • Plan, organize, and oversee daily and weekly activity schedules.
  • Hire, train, and evaluate team members, fostering growth and accountability.
  • Develop and facilitate group and individual activities that support therapeutic, social, and recreational goals.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting to meet facility and client standards.
  • Collaborate with clinical and program teams to integrate activities into treatment plans.
  • Monitor program quality, compliance with policies, and continuous improvement efforts.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required)
  • Master’s degree (preferred)

Experience

  • Two (2) years of experience in a mental health or social/recreational program (preferred)

Why Join Us?

As Activity Director, you’ll have the autonomy to design programming that enhances wellbeing and fosters community. You’ll lead and mentor a creative team, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape daily life for the people we serve. We provide a supportive workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation and benefits so you can do your best work.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

  • DailyPay
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

  • Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

You Matter

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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