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 34 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