Lifestyles Director

Details: Las Ventanas, a premiere active adult community in Las Vegas, Nevada has a career opportunity within our CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) for Lifestyles Director.POSITION SUMMARYDevelops and oversees resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.• Plans, schedules and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents. • Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.• Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.• Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.• Designs, implements and oversees the transportation program.• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.• Develops and prints the community newsletter. • Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.• Provides leadership of wellness program.• Coordinates the community library.• Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines. • Prepares preliminary draft of Lifestyle Operating Budget.• Oversees the reservation and assignment of resident garages.• Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff.• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.• Meets routinely with Executive Director, Directors of Nursing, Social Services and Lifestyle Assistants to review operational issues, set goals and provide updates on individual resident participation.• Supervises staff of Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator, Drivers, Concierge, and Receptionist across the multiple levels of service in a retirement community.• Participates in community in-services. • Participates on the Continuous Improvement Team.• Provides informational talks as required by the Director of Marketing.• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.• Oversees Concierge and Receptionist SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirectly supervises employees in the Lifestyles and Transportation departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

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