Activities Director Jobs
Activities Director jobs are open across senior living, healthcare, hospitality, and recreation, from entry-level program coordinators to senior directors, with specializations in therapeutic recreation, resident engagement, and community programming. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join Silverado Southlake, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We're a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.
We're hiring a Nexus Program Director – a visionary and compassionate leader who brings creativity, purpose, and engagement to our residents' daily lives. This role blends innovation, empathy, and leadership to deliver brain-healthy programming through our signature Nexus initiative.
Be a leader with a memory care innovator!
You lead with heart, imagination, and integrity. You're dependable, collaborative, and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You're passionate about enriching lives through meaningful activities and holistic wellness.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee the Nexus Neighborhood program – Silverado's innovative approach to supporting residents in the early stages of dementia through brain-healthy living
- Partner with all departments to develop and deliver engaging, personalized resident programs
- Manage program budgets and spending
- Support residents emotionally and socially through frequent check-ins and personalized engagement
- Develop monthly calendars, coordinate transportation for outings, and schedule family-inclusive events
- Promote Nexus through branding, sales, and marketing efforts, including in-services and professional outreach
- Conduct or co-market sales calls with physicians, geriatric care managers, and other professionals
- Lead and develop a high-performing engagement team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Experience in long-term care management or related field preferred
- Background in social recreation programming strongly preferred
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience, including team development and conflict resolution
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Comfortable working with animals and pets
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours based on business needs
- Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Why Choose Silverado?
- Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
- Certified Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years
- Strong internal mobility and ongoing training
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
#LI-TF1
Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!
* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *
California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.
To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/#Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure
Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).
Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security
EOE/M/F/D/V
Join Silverado Southlake, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We're a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.
We're hiring a Nexus Program Director – a visionary and compassionate leader who brings creativity, purpose, and engagement to our residents' daily lives. This role blends innovation, empathy, and leadership to deliver brain-healthy programming through our signature Nexus initiative.
Be a leader with a memory care innovator!
You lead with heart, imagination, and integrity. You're dependable, collaborative, and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You're passionate about enriching lives through meaningful activities and holistic wellness.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee the Nexus Neighborhood program – Silverado's innovative approach to supporting residents in the early stages of dementia through brain-healthy living
- Partner with all departments to develop and deliver engaging, personalized resident programs
- Manage program budgets and spending
- Support residents emotionally and socially through frequent check-ins and personalized engagement
- Develop monthly calendars, coordinate transportation for outings, and schedule family-inclusive events
- Promote Nexus through branding, sales, and marketing efforts, including in-services and professional outreach
- Conduct or co-market sales calls with physicians, geriatric care managers, and other professionals
- Lead and develop a high-performing engagement team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Experience in long-term care management or related field preferred
- Background in social recreation programming strongly preferred
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience, including team development and conflict resolution
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Comfortable working with animals and pets
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours based on business needs
- Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Why Choose Silverado?
- Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
- Certified Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years
- Strong internal mobility and ongoing training
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
#LI-TF1
Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!
* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *
California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.
To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/#Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure
Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).
Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security
EOE/M/F/D/V
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in activities director jobs.
- Two or more years of experience planning and leading activity programs for a specific population
- Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or NCCAP Activity Professional
- Experience creating and documenting individualized activity care plans for residents
- Proficiency with scheduling, budgeting, and electronic health record documentation
- Ability to recruit, train, and supervise activity staff and volunteers
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, gerontology, or a related field
Tips for Your Activities Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to setting type
A skilled nursing facility wants proof of NCCAP or CTRS credentials and dementia programming experience, while a resort or camp wants event production numbers. Customize your resume for the specific setting in every application, not just the job title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists activities director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify program reach in your bullets
Hiring managers in senior living and healthcare want specifics: how many residents participated weekly, how often you hit attendance targets, or how many volunteers you coordinated. Replace vague descriptions with numbers your former employer can verify.
Get your CTRS credential before you apply
Many long-term care and hospital listings require or strongly prefer a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist credential. If you're eligible, get the exam scheduled now. It removes the biggest filter that screens out otherwise strong candidates at the resume stage.
Prepare a sample activity calendar for interviews
Interviewers at assisted living and rehab facilities often ask you to walk through how you'd structure a monthly calendar. Bring a one-page sample tailored to their population. It shows planning skills and initiative better than any answer you could give verbally.
Negotiate start date around licensing timelines
Some states require an activities director to hold a specific state credential before independently running a program. If you're waiting on a state approval, flag it early in negotiations so a delayed start doesn't put the offer at risk.
Activities Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most activities directors?
The companies hiring the most activities directors right now include Monroe County School District, Medilodge, and Silverado, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Michigan, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Senior living chains and long-term care networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many activities director jobs are remote?
About 0% of activities director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Administrative and corporate-level activities programming positions, such as curriculum development or regional program management roles, are the most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an activities director?
Start by earning a degree in recreational therapy, gerontology, or a related field, then gain direct experience leading programs in a senior living, rehabilitation, or community recreation setting. Pursue a CTRS credential through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or an NCCAP certification to meet most employer requirements. Many activities directors move into director roles after two to four years as an activities assistant or coordinator.
Can you get hired as an activities director with little experience?
Yes, some employers will hire candidates with limited formal experience if you can demonstrate relevant volunteer work, a completed internship in a care setting, or strong program planning skills from adjacent roles such as camp counseling or community recreation. Smaller assisted living facilities and nonprofit senior centers tend to offer the most entry points for candidates building their professional record in the field.
What does the activities director interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person rounds. You'll typically be asked to describe programs you've developed, walk through how you assess resident or participant interests, and explain how you document outcomes. Some facilities ask you to present a sample activity calendar or lead a short mock activity. References from previous supervisors in care settings carry significant weight in final decisions.
Where can I find and apply to activities director jobs?
You can find and apply to activities director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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