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Taylor McKenzie Womack
Sales and Marketing Director
Lifestyles (Activities) Director - Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
The Mayflower at Winter Park offers distinctive living for our senior residents. To accomplish this, our team members are essential in maintaining the standard of excellence in all aspects of our community.
From compassionate nurses to talented chefs, every team member is valued, and we strive to hire only the best candidates for our incredible residents.
Our Excellent Benefits Program includes:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with plans available to cover employee, spouse and dependents. The Mayflower pays a substantial portion of the premium for all coverage options.
Company Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off with Carryover and Cash Buy Down Options
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Free Freshly Prepared Meals for You to Enjoy Daily
The Lifestyles Director is responsible for the organization of an ongoing activities program designed to meet the interests, and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident consistent with the resident’s comprehensive assessment. The activities program includes group activities, individual activities, outings and special events for the residents in the Health Center and Assisted Living Facility. Activity programs are in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Mayflower.
Lifestyles (Activities) Director Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
12. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Expectations/Must Haves:
Must be able to work and thrive within a fast-paced environment
Must be able to deal with change where each day is different from the next; especially in personal interactions
Must have a sense of urgency and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Must be very socially-focused with a "How may I help you?" attitude
Must be able to focus attention on building and maintaining relationships, especially where helping, not pressuring, others fosters the relationship
Communication & Collaboration
Must be naturally skillful in an open, flowing communication style
Must be effective at working with and through others, especially in a helping role
Must have a persuasive, selling (rather than telling) communication style
Delegation and Leadership Style
Must actively seek to work within a team environment with the attitude and willingness to jump in and roll up his/her sleeves in order to help out when necessary
Must be able to lead by example, with first-hand knowledge of area of expertise
Must display strong, friendly follow-up on tasks delegated to ensure proper results
Qualifications:
The position of Lifestyles (Activities) Director is not an 8 – 5, Monday – Friday desk job; therefore, qualified candidates must be able to work full-time hours that are flexible and will include nights, weekends and holidays. As the preparation and implementation of activities may take place outdoors, candidates must also be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, stand for extended periods of time, and may be required to repetitively lift and move up to 25 lbs.
The Lifestyles Director should possess knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Education / experience should be equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, and 19 to 23 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Fitness or other related field is preferred.
AS or BS in Recreational Therapy or Recreational Sciences Preferred
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in providing planned activities and knowledge in evaluating residents’ needs is preferred.
Prefer two (2) years’ experience supervising and managing employees and volunteers
Flexibility in work schedule as evidenced by working holidays, evenings, weekends and additional shifts when necessary to ensure adequate coverage within the department.
Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint etc.)
Must pass a criminal background check before beginning work.
The Mayflower, an Equal Opportunity Employer, values the diversity of our team in delivering a world class resident experience.
Job description available upon request.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Supervising and Managing Employees: 2 years (Preferred)
Activity Planning and Evaluating Resident Needs: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person and off-site for events
Employment type
Full-time
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