Weekend Activities Specialist

Job Title: Weekend Activities Specialist

Company: Lincoln Glen Manor
Location: San Jose, CA (On-site)
Type: Part-Time (Saturday & Sunday)
Compensation: $18.00+ per hour based on experience

About Lincoln Glen Manor

Lincoln Glen Manor is a mission-focused nonprofit senior community located on a beautiful six-acre campus in San Jose, California. Offering four levels of care and extensive resident amenities, Lincoln Glen Manor is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through compassionate service, meaningful engagement, and a strong sense of community. The organization fosters a family-oriented environment where employees have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of elderly and vulnerable individuals.

About the Role

As a Weekend Activities Specialist, you will focus on one-on-one engagement and group activity coordination to enhance residents' quality of life through personalized, meaningful interactions. This role is designed to promote emotional well-being, cognitive stimulation, social connection, and active participation within the community.

Working primarily on weekends, you will lead recreational and enrichment activities, encourage resident participation, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and serve as a positive role model for residents and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structured recreational activities such as sports, arts and crafts, games, exercise programs, and field trips.
• Provide personalized one-on-one engagement with residents to support emotional and cognitive well-being.
• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in community activities and social events.
• Serve as a positive role model while fostering an inclusive, supportive atmosphere.
• Prepare activity areas, set up equipment, and organize materials for scheduled programs.
• Monitor participants to ensure safety and compliance with established protocols.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow community safety procedures.
• Coordinate activity schedules and communicate program details clearly to residents and caregivers.
• Maintain organized activity records and assist with planning future events.
• Support relationships with residents, family members, caregivers, and staff to ensure a positive community experience.
• Assist with managing designated activity supplies and purchasing needs as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in recreation, education, camp, community center, senior living, healthcare, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with person-centered care approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of older adults.
• Ability to motivate and engage individuals with varying levels of physical and cognitive ability.
• Interest or experience in arts and crafts, exercise programming, event planning, or recreational activities is beneficial.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when working with vulnerable populations.
• Successful completion of required criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and health screenings, including TB testing.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification, is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation starting at $18.00+ based on experience.
• Consistent part-time weekend schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors and vulnerable community members.
• Mission-driven nonprofit environment focused on compassion and service.
• Supportive, family-oriented workplace culture.
• Opportunity to develop skills in recreation programming, resident engagement, and community services.
• Beautiful six-acre campus with extensive amenities and a collaborative team environment.