Activities Director

Job Description Pay starts at $26.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experienceAre you ready to enrich the lives around you? As the Activities Director you will create joyful experiences with all members of our community. At Country Meadows/Ecumenical you will put your creativity to use in this role by designing activities that engage, support and uplift our residents. This includes physical activities but also mental stimulus to enrich wellness benefits. This role plays a crucial part in our overall growth and wellness throughout the campus and our community at large.Full time 9am-5pm, includes every 6th weekend, every 6th holiday, and one 12pm-8pm shift per monthOur investment in you:Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience Length of service bonus awardsPayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medicalExcellent vision and dental 401(k) retirement plan with company matchGenerous paid time off and roll over of unused timePaid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of MeaningSupplemental life insuranceCompany-paid short-term disabilitySupplemental short- and long-term disability plansFamily and medical leave Paid bereavement and jury duty leaveWellness reimbursement incentives$2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessertOur support for you:Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.Direct access to your supervisory teamIncentivized career paths and tuition reimbursementOn-the-job training and continuing educationEmployee assistance program for you and your familyCo-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)Helping Hand interest-free loansAsk your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.Activities Director Responsibilities:Organizer of activities that promote a feeling of independence, fulfillment and purpose.Directs Activities Associates in their efforts to facilitate a well-balanced calendar of programs and events that are appealing to the interests of our residents. Works with campus leadership to help achieve goals and launch new initiatives.Act as a role model leading a team of co-workers to take a proactive approach in the daily operations of dynamic living and promoting wellness practices.Activities Director Requirements:Prior experience in group socialization, fitness, wellness or recreation programs required.Previous management experience preferred.Activity Director or Fitness/Wellness certification preferred.Strong knowledge of local community and regional resources.Skills in training, directing and evaluating team and program performance.Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.About Country Meadows/Ecumenical:We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.EOE