Student Activities Director jobs in Framingham, MA

Job Description

Are you ready to lead a vibrant community towards wellness and fulfillment? Join our dynamic team at The Newbury, one of our newest Kisco Senior Living communities, as an Activities Director. You'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of our residents, spearheading a range of group and individual wellness programs while fostering a culture of engagement and joy. From managing resident risk to orchestrating transportation services and overseeing volunteer initiatives, your creative vision and strategic leadership will shape the daily experiences of our residents. If you're a team player with a passion for innovation and a track record in program development and staff supervision, we invite you to embark on this rewarding journey with us.

What will I do every day?

• Develop and promote a variety of group and individual Wellness programs 
• Manage resident risk through functional assessments and resident lifestyle assessments
• Oversee the publication of a Wellness calendar and newsletter
• Implement and manage an effective transportation program
• Establish and manage a volunteer program
• Conduct departmental planning and forecasting
• Ensure an effective staffing schedule
• Manage the wellness budget expenses and labor costs
• Hire and train new members of the wellness team
• Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Be a great team player
• Be a progressive and creative thinker
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three years of experience in programming, implementing, and oversight of activities and wellness programs for different levels of skill and cognitive ability
• Two or more years of experience in training and supervising staff
• Experience working with seniors preferred

Special Requirements/Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and proof of good driving record
• ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer preferred
• ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor preferred
• Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors preferred
• Senior Fitness Association Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental 
• Matching 401k (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 30 years.

 All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer