Now Hiring: Director of Activities
Sterling Estates East Cobb - Marietta, GA
When you work at Sterling Estates East Cobb, you get a front‑row seat to the incredible life stories of the wisest people on earth. Even more, you become part of an extraordinary organization-one that invests in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.
Pay Range: $62,000-64,000 Based on experience + Bonus eligible
The Opportunity: Director of Activities
We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate Director of Activities to lead our Life Enrichment team. In this role, you'll plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of programs designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental needs of our residents.
What You'll Do Leadership & Supervision
- Lead and supervise Activity staff-including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and counseling.
- Manage all volunteers: interviewing, orientation, and aligning them with meaningful resident activities.
Program Planning & Execution
- Plan and coordinate monthly activity calendars aligned with our signature Activities programs-Lifestyles & Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador Program, and Heartfelt Connections .
- Organize special events, seasonal celebrations, wellness speakers, entertainment, and educational offerings.
- Ensure strong implementation of LCS Extraordinary Impressions, LCS Cares, and the Lifestyle & Health Services Program.
Resident Wellness & Culture
- Promote a healthy, holistic community culture embracing the eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational.
- Support both residents and staff in achieving wellness for mind, body, and soul.
Administrative & Budget Responsibilities
- Create and manage the department's annual plan, goals, budget, pricing, and performance standards.
- Track budget expenditures and provide explanations for variances as needed.
- Oversee all billing related to services provided by the department.
- Provide activity‑related training across departments as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in recreational activities, life enrichment, or related field - or equivalent professional experience. Prefer Recreational Therapy degree.
- Minimum 3 years of activity/life enrichment experience working with seniors.
- Experience in long‑term care and assisted living required.
- Prior supervisory experience a must.
- A passion for senior engagement, hospitality, and making a meaningful impact every day.
Join Us
If you''re an enthusiastic, compassionate senior care professional who thrives on creating meaningful experiences-we'd love to get to know you.
Apply today and help our residents live extraordinary lives.
Sterling Estates East Cobb is an EEO Employer