Activities and Life Enrichment Director

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Full Time 30-39 Hour Bryan, TX, US

Founded in 2000 and proudly based in Atlanta, Parc Communities is a recognized leader in upscale, hospitality-driven senior living. We create vibrant environments where residents thrive through thoughtfully designed independent living, assisted living, and memory care experiences set in premier locations with innovative, lifestyle-focused amenities.

What truly sets Parc apart is our culture. Our core values:
Passion, Empathy, Integrity, Resourcefulness, and Excellence guide how we serve, lead, and support one another every day. We believe that meaningful connections, genuine care, and a commitment to doing what’s right define exceptional senior living.

At the heart of everything we do is our timeless motto: at all times, we are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen. This philosophy shapes the experience we provide not only to residents and their families, but also to our associates. We foster a respectful, collaborative workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow—making Parc Communities an employer of choice for those who want to make a lasting difference.

The Wellness & Engagement Director provides strategic leadership for all resident engagement, life enrichment, wellness, transportation, and activity services throughout the community. This position creates an exceptional resident experience by developing meaningful, person-centered programs that promote purpose, independence, dignity, cognitive wellness, physical well-being, and social connection across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

The Director leads and develops the Wellness & Engagement team, including Life Enrichment Coordinator, Activity Associates, Drivers, volunteers, and community partners, while ensuring programs support residents' physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and cognitive wellness.

This leader partners closely with Resident Care, Dining, Rehabilitation, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure engagement is integrated into every aspect of community life. The Director is responsible for department operations, financial performance, regulatory compliance, associate development, resident satisfaction, transportation services, and continuous quality improvement.

Department:
Wellness/Engagement

Primary:
General Manager

Exempt

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing Wellness & Engagement team.
• Maintain staffing schedules that provide excellent resident engagement while managing labor budgets.
• Plan and implement fitness & wellness programs and engagement that enrich whole-person wellness in the following categories: physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and special requests of the residents.
• Manage the department operating budget while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Manage outside vendors, entertainers, instructors, and transportation partners.
• Provide leadership for all Memory Care engagement programming using evidence-based dementia care practices.
• Ensure all programming reflects residents' individual life stories, preferences, strengths, abilities, routines, and cognitive levels.
• Analyze participation trends, resident satisfaction, transportation utilization, and department performance metrics to improve outcomes.
• Ensure residents living with dementia experience meaningful moments throughout the day through our Live Well Program.
• Instruct physical exercise and brain fitness classes,…