Overview:
Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?
Clearwater Living Ahwatukee is a premier luxury senior living community in Phoenix and is looking for a Lifestyle Director to join the team!
Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:
Excellent benefits
401(k) contributions
Paid Vacation and Sick leave
Exciting opportunities to grow
Dynamic and fast paced environment
Culture of people first and service always
The Lifestyle Director is responsible to plan, prepare, and direct the overall operation of the resident and family Lifestyle activites, programs.
This person will be responsible for promoting a healthy, activity-enriched lifestyle for residents and for ensuring the Lifestyle programming meets the interest, and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
This person will be responsible for the development, implementation and operation of the Lifestyle programs at the community.
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Responsibilities:
Create an environment in the community that promotes residents and families’ participation in the provided Lifestyle including:
Create and submit a monthly calendar of events for review and printing
Create and submit a monthly newsletter for residents, staff, and families
Create and maintain social media under the umbrella of Clearwater’s Home Office
Coordinate with other associates the planning, execution, and attending special functions, such as holidays and celebratory events
conduct survey of residents to determine what Lifestyle are of interest to them
Overseeing transportation of residents including:
Assist with the safe loading, unloading, seating, and transporting of residents onto and off community vehicles and drive residents as needed
Oversee scheduling of transportation for recreational and medical outings
Evaluate transportation program on a regular basis to ensure customer satisfaction
Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise department staff in accordance with all company policies, procedures, and core values
Develop and train volunteers who are in the community to assist with Lifestyle programs or special events
Survey residents to determine their satisfaction levels with programs and services provided and make corrections as necessary
Manage the department within the budgetary guidelines, track inventory, and order supplies
Understand and fulfill all State, Federal and local regulations for maintaining safe vehicles, securing all required credentials/licensing for vehicle(s) a driver(s)
Encourage and invite resident participation in all resident Lifestyle
Alert care staff when there is a medical or care need of a resident that needs to be addressed
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform or clothing and name tag when working
Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required
Qualifications:
Ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle
AA degree or Bachelor’s degree (Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation Therapy, or Health Promotion) is preferable or combination of education and experience
Minimum of two to four years of experience with developing and implementing Lifestyle programs, preferably for seniors
Minimum one year of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
Background clearances as required by government regulations
Must meet health requirements, including TB
Special Requirements/Certifications:
If responsible for creating exercise prescriptions and evaluating resident’s ability to participate in physical dimension of programs, one or more of the following certifications is highly preferred:
ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist/ ACSM certified Group Exercise Instructor/ ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors
Senior Fitness Association Certification (SFA)