Activity Coordinator

Life Enrichment Coordinator - University Retirement Community – Davis, CA

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of seniors? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Life Enrichment/Activity Coordinator to bring creativity, connection, and joy to our residents’ daily experiences. At University Retirement Community in beautiful Davis, California, we’re more than just a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)—we’re a vibrant, welcoming community where residents truly thrive. Our residents enjoy private, pet-friendly apartments and cottages, along with a full continuum of care right on campus—providing peace of mind and a carefree lifestyle with support whenever it’s needed.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Wages: $20.00 to $25.34 / hr depending on experience
• Shift: Full-time, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM (hours may vary)
• Rotation: 3 days on / 3 days off 

What You’ll Do: As a Life Enrichment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in creating meaningful, engaging experiences for residents by:

• Planning and implementing therapeutic and life enrichment programs
• Leading holistic activities aligned with a person-centered care philosophy
• Coordinating and delivering wellness and recreation programs tailored to residents’ needs
• Providing hands-on involvement during scheduled activities
• Supporting and supervising volunteers
• Collaborating with the Activity Director to expand opportunities for emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual engagement

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in senior living, recreation therapy, or a related field preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in assisted living or skilled nursing preferred
• Knowledge of gerontology, dementia, physiology, anatomy, or recreation therapy is a plus
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, leadership, and team-building skills
• Comfortable using computers, including electronic medical records systems
• Ability to lead activities and actively engage residents
• Experience facilitating group activities is a plus

Certification Requirement: Activity Coordinator Certification is required. If not already certified, the course must be completed after hire (employee-paid, with full reimbursement upon successful completion).

Benefits: At our community, your work makes a difference and we want your benefits to make a difference for you, too. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing and life outside of work.

• Free employee medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Free shift meals
• Resident-funded scholarships
• Free onsite fitness center and pool
• Employee appreciation programs and annual resident appreciation bonus

Our residents and employees live and work alongside one another on a daily basis – what better way to grow relationships, build connections and ultimately feel like you’re making an impact on someone’s life every day. Apply today and come be part of our community! 

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