Activities Director

Kaplan Development Group - Londonderry, NH

Full-time

Onsite - Londonderry, NH

Real Estate

About the position

The Activity Director at All American at Londonderry is responsible for planning and implementing recreational activities for the senior population in an assisted living environment. This full-time role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills to enhance the quality of life for residents through engaging programs and activities. The director will manage an activity team, maintain a recreational budget, and ensure that activities cater to the diverse interests of the residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities in various categories including physical, social, recreational, intellectual, creative, entertainment, religious, and service/volunteering.
• Organize and facilitate a committee of Residents and community members for activity planning and volunteer needs.
• Facilitate socialization among Residents and promote participation in planned activities.
• Chaperone activities outside of the facility and conduct/lead activities as needed.
• Train, support, and instruct other staff members to conduct activities.
• Complete activity assessments for each Resident within one week after move-in and update annually.
• Provide input for the Resident assistance plan and volunteer plan.
• Plan and coordinate decorations for special events, seasons, and holidays.
• Identify and requisition needed supplies for planned activities.
• Coordinate food needs with the Kitchen for scheduled activities.
• Assist with planning and implementing marketing events to promote the facility to potential Residents.
• Develop a monthly newsletter and maintain a schedule for the company vehicle and common areas.
• Arrange transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.
• Drive the company vehicle for Resident activities and appointments.
• Assist in serving meals and bussing tables during and after mealtimes, as needed.
• Identify areas within the facility that could benefit from volunteer support and contact local organizations for collaboration.
• Develop policies and procedures for volunteer utilization and maintain a list of volunteer positions.
• Recruit and train volunteers, including Resident volunteers, to meet facility needs.
• Establish a regular Resident/community volunteer recognition program and accept on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in geriatric assisted living.
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Prior experience in an Assisted Living, Long Term Care, or Skilled Nursing facility is highly desired.
• Associate degree in recreational therapy or similar degree preferred.
• Experience in activity planning with older adults preferred.
• Experience and interest in working with older adults.
• Evidence of creativity and demonstration of organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in volunteering.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.