Activity Coordinator

Overview

Life Enrichment Coordinator - University Retirement Community – Davis, CA

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of seniors? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Life Enrichment Coordinator to bring creativity, connection, and joy to our residents’ daily experiences. At University Retirement Community in beautiful Davis, California, we’re more than just a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)—we’re a vibrant, welcoming community where residents truly thrive. Our residents enjoy private, pet-friendly apartments and cottages, along with a full continuum of care right on campus—providing peace of mind and a carefree lifestyle with support whenever it’s needed.

Compensation & Schedule

• Wages: $18.00 – $21.49 per hour (depending on experience)
• Shift: Full-time, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM (hours may vary)
• Rotation: 4 days on / 2 days off --OR-- 3 days on / 3 days off
  
  

What You’ll Do: As a Life Enrichment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in creating meaningful, engaging experiences for residents by:

• Planning and implementing therapeutic and life enrichment programs
• Leading holistic activities aligned with a person-centered care philosophy
• Coordinating and delivering wellness and recreation programs tailored to residents’ needs
• Providing hands-on involvement during scheduled activities
• Supporting and supervising volunteers
• Collaborating with the Activity Director to expand opportunities for emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual engagement
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in senior living, recreation therapy, or a related field preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in assisted living or skilled nursing preferred
• Knowledge of gerontology, dementia, physiology, anatomy, or recreation therapy is a plus
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, leadership, and team-building skills
• Comfortable using computers, including electronic medical records systems
• Ability to lead activities and actively engage residents
• Experience facilitating group activities is a plus
  
  

Certification Requirement: Activity Coordinator Certification is required. If not already certified, the course must be completed after hire (employee-paid, with full reimbursement upon successful completion).

Benefits

• 100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Complimentary shift meals
• Employee Scholarships Available
• Access to On-site Fitness & Aquatic Center
• Generous PTO (paid time off) plan
• PayActiv (early wage access)
  
  

Our residents and employees live and work alongside one another on a daily basis – what better way to grow relationships, build connections and ultimately feel like you’re making an impact on someone’s life every day. Apply today and come be part of our community!