Activities Director

We are Fellowship Square Tucson, a non-for-profit active senior living community seeking a cheeful, upbeat, energetic well-organzied Activities Director to develop, plan and coordinate life-enriching activities, events and outings for our independent living residents while demonstrating compassion, care and respect that promotes their independence and quality of life. 

What we offer:

•  Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Competitive pay
• Benefits and incentives
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee Assistance program and more!

• Plan, direct, organize, conduct and evaluate events of the activities, transportation and fitness programs for our independent residents
• Develop, train and supervise staff in activities, transportation and fitness support.
• Develop and publish a monthly activities calendar and newsletter.
• Conducts all planned activities
• Encourage resident participation to develop and maintain residents' fullest potential through planned activities.
• Interview new and existing residents to find their interests. Document and develop programs that appeal to all residents.
• Develop and maintain an arts and crafts department.
• Cultivate leisure time activities such as games, puzzles, movies, etc.
• Work with fitness center to develop physical, mental and social activities for exercise such as walking clubs, computer games like Wi, shuffleboard, aerobic classes, water classes, etc.
• Educate residents through classes or guest speakers in such subjects as travel, health, current events, and other self-help topics
• Working with our Chaplain, assist with religious services in the community and/or coordinate transportation in order to meet the needs and interests of our residents.
• Coordinate weekly schedules for outings to doctors, banking and grocery and department store shopping
• Coordinate and conduct outside activities including scenic drives, luncheon and dinner outings, performing arts and cultural exhibits, etc.

1. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. Demonstrable leadership skills, including the supervision of employees and training volunteers
3. Prior experience in directing an activity program, leading various events is required. Catering experience a plus.
4. Knowledge and experience in fitness programs and senior transportation preferred.
5. Experience leading, motivating and encouraging people is needed for a successful Activities Director. A self-starter that takes pride in work, enthusiastic throughout the course of the day and must take initiative.
6. Minimum of two year's experience in conducting group activities and events.
7. Be knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs, wants and interests
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to publicly speak
9. Must have the ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others, whether involved with residents, their families or the public at large.
10. Highly organized approach to work
11. Flexible Working Hours due to demands of position
12. Positive attitude with abundant enthusiasm