Activities Director

Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Plano
Posted on: March 10, 2025

Job Description:

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.COMMUNITY NAMESunrise of PlanoJob ID2025-222817JOB OVERVIEW"Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our focus is doing what's right for the resident. For me, that's a big breath of fresh air."- Sunrise LeaderAt Sunrise, our Activities Director - Community Life Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for the Activities and Recreation operations including developing and leading a successful, engaging resident centered activity and volunteer program for the whole full service Sunrise Senior Living community.RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONSResponsibilities:

• Managing programs of all kind: Spiritual, Educational, Intellectual, Cognitive, Social and Recreational, Health and Wellness
• Manage volunteer opportunities for the Community Life Program
• Preparation of budget and monitoring expenses and financial statements to meet revenue and budget targets
• Proven leadership abilities
• Recruits and provides overall leadership for the Activities & Recreation team members and volunteers
• Coaching and retaining a high performing employee team
• Provides leadership support, facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities in the reminiscence neighborhood, at least once daily
• Leads and motivates team members and volunteers for their involvement in the social events and various activities
• Demonstrates competence in Federal, State and Local regulations, requirements and Sunrise guidelines for skilled nursing, assisted living and/or independent living as applicable; ensures complianceQualifications:
• College degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, Marketing, Public Relations with two (2) years of experience OR Certified Activity Professional and (3-5) years experience preferably in assisted living, long term care or experience with seniors
• Two (2) years supervisory/management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling
• To be successful you will need to have the ability to handle multiple priorities, possess written and verbal skills for effective communication, be competent in organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to lead, motivate team members and volunteers for their involvement in the social events and various activities
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new applicationsABOUT SUNRISEReady to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that Positively Shines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirementsApply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to WorkPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSSunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.COMPENSATION DISCLAIMERSelected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
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