Life Enrichment Activity Coordinator
Grand Traverse Pavilions | Traverse City, MI
Your creativity. Your leadership. Your opportunity to make a difference.
Life at Grand Traverse Pavilions is about more than care. It's about creating meaningful experiences, building connections, and helping residents continue to enjoy the things that bring purpose and joy to their lives.
As a Life Enrichment Activity Coordinator, you'll lead programs and experiences that support residents' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. You'll bring creativity, compassion, and leadership to a role where your work makes a difference every day.
Why Choose Grand Traverse Pavilions?
Make a meaningful impact. Create engaging activities and experiences that help residents stay active, connected, and involved in the things they enjoy.
Lead with creativity and purpose. Develop innovative programs, coordinate special events, and support a team dedicated to enriching residents' lives.
Benefits that support you and your family.
- 5% employer retirement contribution
- $300 monthly employer contribution to your Health Savings Account ($3,600 annually)
- Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Onsite employee childcare
- Onsite café with fresh meals available for purchase
- Onsite employee gym
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program
- Opportunities for professional growth
Competitive Pay
Starting wage range: $60,000 – 73,000
What You'll Do
As a Life Enrichment Activity Coordinator at Grand Traverse Pavilions, you'll play an important role in creating an engaging, supportive, and fulfilling environment for our residents. You'll lead life enrichment programming, supervise and support department staff, and ensure activities reflect residents' interests, abilities, and individual preferences.
Your responsibilities include:
- Developing, coordinating, and evaluating recreational, therapeutic, and social programs that promote residents' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.
- Planning daily activities, special events, celebrations, entertainment, and community outings.
- Adapting programs to accommodate residents' individual abilities, interests, cultural backgrounds, and personal preferences.
- Supervising, mentoring, and supporting Life Enrichment staff through scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
- Building positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Managing departmental budgets, purchasing supplies, and maintaining activity inventory.
- Documenting resident participation and updating care plans as appropriate.
- Ensuring activities and departmental practices comply with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Supporting facility safety practices and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.
- Performing additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or certified Activity Professional (NCCAP or equivalent), or be eligible for certification through a recognized accrediting organization.
- Be a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Be a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
- Have at least two (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, including at least one (1) year of full-time experience in a therapeutic activities program within a healthcare setting, and have successfully completed a state-approved activity training course.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field.
- Valid Michigan Recreational Therapist Certification issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), when applicable.
What We're Looking For
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- A compassionate, energetic, and resident-focused approach.
- Creativity in developing engaging programs for diverse resident populations.
- Strong organizational, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing resident needs and priorities.
- Knowledge of long-term care regulations and survey readiness.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to sit for extended periods while performing administrative responsibilities.
- Frequent computer use for documentation, scheduling, and communication.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
- Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends to support resident events and activities.
Build Your Career With Us
At Grand Traverse Pavilions, your creativity is valued, your leadership matters, and your work helps make every day more meaningful for the residents we serve.
Bring your passion for enriching lives somewhere you can make a lasting difference.
Apply today!