Life Engagement Director

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit.

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and implementing programs and events that deliver the Acts Signature Experience (ASE) wellness culture, fostering a vibrant and engaging community environment. ASE initiatives integrate the three core dimensions of life balance (body, mind, and spirit) to support residents in enhancing and sustaining their overall quality of life. Empower residents to pursue personalized wellness journeys by creating opportunities for goal setting, growth, and meaningful engagement across all dimensions of well-being. Lead and support community engagement efforts aligned with operational and management objectives, ensuring a high standard of resident satisfaction and participation. Provide oversight of operations for the Life Engagement team for all levels of living.

Requires occasional evening hours and overnights, and possible weekends for planned trips and events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs and events that deliver the Acts Signature Experience (ASE) wellness culture
• Foster a vibrant and engaging community environment
• Integrate the three core dimensions of life balance (body, mind, and spirit) to support residents' quality of life
• Empower residents to pursue personalized wellness journeys through goal setting, growth, and meaningful engagement
• Lead and support community engagement efforts aligned with operational and management objectives
• Ensure high standards of resident satisfaction and participation
• Provide oversight of operations for the Life Engagement team for all levels of living

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, fine arts, or a related human services field
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in a recreation or life engagement role within a retirement community, skilled care, or assisted living environment
• Certification through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) or completion of a state-approved Activity Coordinator course is preferred
• Dementia Engagement certification from an approved program (or must obtain within the first year of employment)
• Current CPR certification is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability programs
• 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Scholarship awards
• Professional development programs and university partnerships
• Referral and discount programs
• Appreciation events and wellness initiatives

Eligibility may vary based on status.

Pay

Pay Range $58,350.00 - $74,463.00 / year. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.