Activity Manager

Activity Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead recreational programs and services, which promote a healthy and active living environment for residents.
• Welcome new residents and encourage participation in our recreation program.
• Design and implement new recreational programming opportunities for all residents, this includes developing options for individual, small, and large group activities.
• Prepare monthly recreation calendar, posters, flyers, and resident monthly newsletter.
• Develop, plan, and execute special events for residents and guests.
• Coordinate community services such as i.e., church, and spiritual programming
• Provide supervision to recreation team members and volunteers, including hiring, orientation, on-going training, etc.
• Ensure that recreation programs correspond to the needs and desires of residents.
• Collaborate with departmental managers to deliver a high-quality recreation program, including special events and resident outings.
• Participate in manager on duty rotation, including occasional weekends and holidays.
• Perform duties as outlined and any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with seniors, preferably in a retirement residence setting.
• Previous experience working in the field of recreation and leisure programming.
• Demonstrated creative attributes.
• Empathy for and understanding towards the needs of our senior residents.
• Cooperative team leader who is accountable and self-directed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate to our senior residents, their families, colleagues, and guests in a friendly and respectful manner.
• The ability to focus on multiple tasks with ease while maintaining a warm and welcoming demeanor to residents and guests.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to manage workflow.
• Taking initiative while always exercising good judgment.
• Ability to supervise and motivate others (staff, students, volunteers, etc.).

At Brighton Retirement Living, we strive to provide the highest level of care for our residents. As an Activity Manager, you will play a vital role in enhancing their quality of life through engaging and meaningful activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• retirement: 2 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 (required)

Work Location: In person