Lifestyle Director

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
• Cookordination 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
• Oversee 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)