Activities Director - Senior Living

Activities Director (Lifestyle Director) – Spring Arbor of Frankfort Frankfort, KY | Full-Time | Monday–Friday Bring the energy. Lead the fun. Make every day meaningful. Spring Arbor of Frankfort is seeking a creative, passionate Activities Director (Lifestyle Director) to lead life enrichment programming across our warm, close-knit Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This is a role for someone who genuinely loves people, thinks outside the box, and understands that a great activities program isn't just entertainment — it's quality of life. If you have a heart for seniors, a talent for creating meaningful experiences, and a clean driving record — we want to meet you. What You'll Do: Plan, develop, and lead engaging, person-centered programming that supports physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being Build genuine relationships with residents, learning their stories, interests, and passions Coordinate special events, themed parties, holiday celebrations, and seasonal programs that create lasting memories Plan and lead community outings — transporting residents safely and responsibly Collaborate with families and staff to ensure programming reflects each resident's individual preferences and abilities Support Memory Care residents with thoughtful, dementia-friendly programming that honors dignity and independence Be the energy that makes Spring Arbor of Frankfort feel vibrant and alive every single day What You Bring: Prior experience in activities coordination, life enrichment, or a related field preferred Valid driver's license and a clean driving record — required Comfortable transporting residents on outings and community excursions Creative, energetic, and genuinely passionate about working with seniors Strong organizational and planning skills — you can build a calendar and execute it with consistency Experience working with Memory Care or dementia populations a plus Warm, approachable personality with a natural ability to connect with residents of all ability levels Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership of your department Why Spring Arbor of Frankfort? Spring Arbor of Frankfort is a community where residents are family and the team that serves them truly cares. You'll have the autonomy to build a programming calendar you're proud of, backed by a leadership team that understands how vital your role is to resident quality of life. And with Frankfort's small-city charm, low cost of living, and welcoming community, this is a place where your career and your life can both thrive. Spring Arbor of Frankfort | 122 Leonardwood Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Clean Driving Record RequiredApply today and bring your passion to a community that can't wait to meet you! 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. Areas of Responsibility 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 according to Company goals and ownership objectives.   Establish a full-time activity program that supports residents’ interests and is available seven days a week.  Other job duties assigned – see full job description.  Required Qualifications Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Minimum two (2) years experience as Activity Director or Activity Assistant at an independent living, assisted living or skilled nursing community with related skills in scheduling activities, special events, and leading group activities. Must have working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office programs.   Must possess attention to detail, be energetic/enthusiastic, and able to multi-task. Must have positive Criminal Background Screening. Must possess a valid driver’s license for the state where the vehicle is operated. CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.  The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy. Preferred Qualifications Activity Professional Certification preferred. Knowledge of local recreational opportunities is a plus. Appropriate CDL license preferred.