Director of Activities

Now Hiring: Director of Activities

Sterling Estates East Cobb - Marietta, GA

When you work at Sterling Estates East Cobb, you get a front‑row seat to the incredible life stories of the wisest people on earth. Even more, you become part of an extraordinary organization-one that invests in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.

Pay Range: $62,000-64,000 Based on experience + Bonus eligible

The Opportunity: Director of Activities

We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate Director of Activities to lead our Life Enrichment team. In this role, you'll plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of programs designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental needs of our residents.

What You'll Do Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and supervise Activity staff-including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and counseling.
• Manage all volunteers: interviewing, orientation, and aligning them with meaningful resident activities.

Program Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate monthly activity calendars aligned with our signature Activities programs-Lifestyles & Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador Program, and Heartfelt Connections .
• Organize special events, seasonal celebrations, wellness speakers, entertainment, and educational offerings.
• Ensure strong implementation of LCS Extraordinary Impressions, LCS Cares, and the Lifestyle & Health Services Program.

Resident Wellness & Culture

• Promote a healthy, holistic community culture embracing the eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational.
• Support both residents and staff in achieving wellness for mind, body, and soul.

Administrative & Budget Responsibilities

• Create and manage the department's annual plan, goals, budget, pricing, and performance standards.
• Track budget expenditures and provide explanations for variances as needed.
• Oversee all billing related to services provided by the department.
• Provide activity‑related training across departments as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in recreational activities, life enrichment, or related field - or equivalent professional experience. Prefer Recreational Therapy degree.
• Minimum 3 years of activity/life enrichment experience working with seniors.
• Experience in long‑term care and assisted living required.
• Prior supervisory experience a must.
• A passion for senior engagement, hospitality, and making a meaningful impact every day.

Join Us

If you''re an enthusiastic, compassionate senior care professional who thrives on creating meaningful experiences-we'd love to get to know you.

Apply today and help our residents live extraordinary lives.

Sterling Estates East Cobb is an EEO Employer