Activity Director

Description Locations

• Beloit Senior Living - The Gardens

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At Great Lakes Senior Living, our mission is to provide a superior level of compassionate care while treating every resident, family member, and team member with dignity and respect. We strive to nurture an environment of love, encouragement, and support—creating a true community where individuals feel secure, valued, and empowered to grow and thrive.

As the Activity Director, you lead the development of meaningful programs that promote engagement, purpose, joy, and connection. Through creative programming, staff leadership, and strong community partnerships, you play a key role in enhancing residents’ quality of life and fostering a vibrant senior living environment.

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Activity Director

Executive Director

Non Exempt/Exempt

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This job description is provided during orientation to outline the responsibilities and expectations of the Activity Director role. The Activity Director oversees the planning, coordination, and management of the Activities Department to ensure residents receive engaging, diverse, and meaningful programming that supports social, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.

This position leads activity staff and volunteers, manages departmental operations and budgets, maintains regulatory compliance, and promotes a positive community culture aligned with Great Lakes Senior Living’s mission and values.

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• Develop and implement comprehensive activity programs supporting recreational, social, intellectual, religious, and fitness interests
• Maintain weekly and monthly calendars with daily programming, seven days per week, including regular outings
• Conduct resident interest surveys for new move-ins and personalize programming accordingly
• Encourage participation through individual outreach and engagement
• Track participation and evaluate program effectiveness

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Activities Department within budget
• Recruit, train, schedule, evaluate, and supervise activity staff
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and hours tracking
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity spaces and storage areas

• Plan themed days, holiday celebrations, fine dining events, and community gatherings
• Collaborate with leadership to coordinate facility-wide events
• Build and maintain community relationships to enhance programming

• Create and distribute monthly newsletters
• Maintain regular social media activity while ensuring HIPAA compliance

• Align all programming with company mission and values
• Maintain compliance with DHS 83 and DHS 89 regulations
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Attend required trainings and meetings

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director

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• Directly supervises Activities Department staff
• Oversees volunteer program operations
• Coordinates performance feedback and disciplinary processes as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three or more years of experience working with seniors, managing staff, and coordinating activity programs preferred

• CBRF certified training in First Aid/Choking, Fire Safety, and…