Student Activities Director jobs in Springfield, OH

You love leading with a smile.

You're an upbeat and positive ray of sunshine that loves ensuring the on-going success of the activities team. With a focus on physical and mental well-being, you love encouraging team members to dance, sing, play games, and engage with residents! You always greet both the residents and your coworkers with a smile, and you bring an energy to the team that is second to none! Your outgoing spirit, one-of-a-kind personality, and leadership skills make you the perfect fit to join Ohio Living as our next Director of Activities.

Why Ohio Living is different

• Close-knit culture. We're more like a second family here. You'll get to know your team, our residents and patients, and you'll appreciate the additional joy it brings to your work.
• Rewarding work. If you are called to care for others, you'll find real satisfaction at Ohio Living. This is an environment where you can fully use your skills to comfort, assist and inspire.
• Attractive pay and benefits. We offer everything you expect, plus shift differentials, a retirement plan, paid time off, education assistance, pay advances up to $500, recognition programs and free meals.
• Schedules that fit. We'll work together to find a schedule that meets both of our needs, and we won't mandate extra hours after your shift.

What you'll do

We will look to you to lead the activities team and make sure that the department is running smoothly! You'll find that your activities team members are fun and spirited and we will expect you to bring the same energy each day. You will direct the daily operations of various activities within the life plan community, and ensure that your activities teammates are participating in crafts, projects, activities, meals, and more. Get ready to have fun at work!

What it takes

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, art therapy, or something related preferred
• Activity Director Certification from a recognized accrediting body
• One year supervisory experience required
• Two years' experience in activities and in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting preferred

Ohio Living Dorothy Love is Sidney's premier retirement community offering long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. We also offer independent living apartments and ranch homes. Most importantly, we're a company that:

• chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
• makes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
• provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith

Why work at Ohio Living Dorothy Love?

Our residents and employees have access to the campus wellness center, indoor track, library, video nook, and walking trails throughout our 294 acres of beautiful countryside. Depending on an employee's status, they may benefit from:

• competitive wages
• affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement savings
• paid time off including your birthday
• training, continuing education, and education assistance
• pay advances up to $500
• free meals/meal allowance
• the latest technology
• unlimited career opportunities
• and much more!

Who is Ohio Living?

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults in 50 Ohio counties.

Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.

Our Values:
Care • Integrity • Customer Service • Innovation

Financial Stewardship • Leadership • Inclusion

About the Company:
Ohio Living Dorothy Love