Recreation & Activities Coordinator

SUMMARY: Plan and coordinate comprehensive and diverse programs and activities to provide life-enriching opportunities for residents and the community. Strengthen community involvement through promotion of volunteerism among residents and members of the community. RESPONSIBILITIES1. Plan and implement activities in the following areas: physical (exercise), social, recreational, intellectual/educational, creative, entertainment, service/volunteering and special requests of the residents.2. Facilitate socialization among residents.3. Invite and/or remind residents to participate in planned activities.4. Promote activities in a way that piques residents' interest.5. Conduct/Lead activities as needed.6. Plan, coordinate and help implement decoration of the facility for special events, seasons and holidays.7. Identify and requisition needed supplies for planned activities.8. Coordinate with the kitchen staff use of kitchen9. Assist with planning and implementing marketing events that promote the facility to potential resident/community.10. Develop a monthly newsletter, solicit resident involvement.11. Coordinate schedule for the company vehicle.12. Maintain a schedule for use of the common areas.13. Arrange transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.14. Recruit resident volunteers to meet the needs of the facility and other organizations in the community.15. Train and supervise volunteers.16. Establish and carry out a resident volunteer recognition program.17. Maintain and update closed circuit TV system.18. Contact/meet with new tenants within 2 weeks of move-in to review recreational interests.19. Maintain statistics of program attendance and develop reports on program effectiveness.20. Develop a resource manual to include event information, i.e. speakers, flyers, contact info etc.21. Prepare monthly expenditure report.22. Schedule annual mandatory safety meetings, one for police and one for fire.23. Attend staff meetings as required.24. Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet residents' needs. QUALIFICATIONS1. Associate degree in recreational therapy or similar degree preferred2. Experience in activity planning with older adults preferred3. Experience and interest in working with older adults4. Experience in volunteering5. Evidence of creativity6. Demonstrated organizational skills7. Mature, pleasant, friendly and cheerful personalityWORKING CONDITIONS1. Heated/Air-conditioned, well-lit facility with minimal barriers2. Some weekend/evening work as assigned3. Working hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with 1 hour for lunch - M, W, TH (21 hours)

BENEFITS: Paid time off