Activities Director - Senior Living

Windsor Manor Senior Living - Grinnell, 229 Pearl Street, Grinnell, Iowa, United States of America

Lead with creativity. Inspire with purpose. Make every day matter.

Windsor Manor Grinnell is seeking a passionate, experienced Activities Director (Lifestyle Director) to lead our life enrichment program across Assisted Living and Memory Care. This is a director-level role for someone who takes full ownership of programming — from vision to execution — and who understands that a thriving activities department is the heartbeat of a great senior living community.

If you're creative, organized, and genuinely love working with seniors, this is your stage.

What You'll Own:

• Design, lead, and oversee a comprehensive life enrichment calendar that serves both Assisted Living and Memory Care residents
• Plan and execute engaging daily activities — fitness, music, arts, social events, outings, and more
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, honoring their individual stories and preferences
• Coordinate special events, holiday celebrations, and family programming
• Transport residents on community outings safely and responsibly
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with state activity requirements
• Some weekends and holiday coverage required

What You Bring:

• Activity Professional Requirement Course certification — required
• Prior experience in activities leadership or life enrichment — preferred
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record — required
• Creative, energetic, and genuinely passionate about senior care
• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead a programming department independently
• Experience working with Memory Care/dementia populations a plus

Windsor Manor is a close-knit, mission-driven senior living community where the Activities Director plays a central role in resident quality of life. You'll have the autonomy to build a program you're proud of, backed by an Executive Director who values what you bring to the table — in a community where your work is seen, celebrated, and appreciated every day.

Windsor Manor Grinnell | 229 Pearl St, Grinnell, IA 50112
Full-Time | Director-Level | Activity Professional Certification Required

The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Director is to manage and direct the Lifestyle department to provide a diverse, appealing, full-time social and activity program at the community for all residents and their families. Such a program should include a variety of social, recreational, physical, educational, and spiritual opportunities for resident involvement that encourages socialization and creativity, improves daily living skills, expands personal interest, and increases physical activity and education.

• Develop an annual activity plan that supports achievement of Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Oversee the administration of the Lifestyle department according to Company policies and procedures and submit relevant reports and narratives as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate Lifestyle Assistants, Drivers, and Concierge personnel, including corrective action and recommendations for separation decisions, according to Company policies and procedures.
• Schedule the Driver and Lifestyle Assistant to stay within budgeted department guidelines and optimize the hours of the Lifestyle program so that day, evening, and weekend opportunities for activities, programs, and outings exist.
• Create and manage a resident transportation schedule and assist in maintaining community transportation vehicles per Company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the transportation budget and expenditures.
• Create and manage the activity budget within approved guidelines and…