Recreation Manager – long term contract – Immediate need

Recreation Manager
Contract
Lindsay, ON

Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity – Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Are you passionate about holistic well-being and recreation? Are you looking to bring your drive and energy to our residents?  Does motivating a team and delivering superior customer service excite you?  Do you have experience and passion for inspiring and motivating adults to lead a life of purpose?

As our next Active Living Manager you are an energetic, vibrant, and creative leader who thrives on assessing residents’ needs. You will be responsible for enhancing the quality of life for our residents by developing and implementing a wide range of engaging and meaningful programs. You will excel at building monthly calendars/newsletters, scheduling events/live entertainment while evaluating and improving overall program choices and offerings. As the Active Living Manager you will play a pivotal role in creating an environment that promotes wellness, social interaction, and overall happiness.

As a highly driven individual with strong management skills, you’ll embody our core values while ensuring that your team does the same. Your enthusiasm for making a difference will inspire others and contribute to the overall success of the residence.  

Living and exemplifying our organization’s values will be essential, and you’ll also be responsible for ensuring that your team members align with these values. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and evaluate an active volunteer program, leveraging the support of volunteers to meet the unique needs of the residence.

Work where every day feels like a day spent doing things you love with those who share your values. Inspire, lead, and thrive in this active living role and find personal satisfaction while enhancing lives. Join us in creating a happier, healthier world through active living and recreation. 

Mission:
The Active Living Manager is responsible for enhancing the Residents’ experience and wellness by delivering the company’s recreation programs in a flexible and responsible way and to engage residents in recreation activities. The focus of this role is creating and delivering innovative, engaging and appropriate recreation programs and events that meet the resident needs encouraging them to enrich their lives.

Key Outcomes:
• Ensure resident satisfaction specific to Recreation programming (as measured by Resident Satisfaction Surveys)
• Assess unique resident needs and preferences to ensure local programs are developed to meet resident needs
• National and Core active living programs are implemented and evaluated effectively
• Recruit for and evaluate an active volunteer program that supports the needs of the community
Key Responsibilities:
• To ensure company quality policies, procedures, processes and systems are in place and being monitored
• To ensure the quality of recreation, wellness and leisure services are in compliance with professional, regulatory, legislative and / or organizational standards
• To plan, develop and facilitate meaningful recreation / leisure programs
• To ensure residents are aware of recreation / leisure opportunities available to them by creating and distributing monthly recreation calendars and newsletters
• To schedule all Active Living staff to ensure appropriate mix of staff and hours, balancing profitability and service outcomes
• To ensure that the Active Living department is compliant with regulatory and / or organizational standards
• To build and sustain a high performance team
• To participate in the development of the annual operating quality / Business Plan, including operating budget, capital budgets, marketing plan (if applicable) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) / Risk Management
• To implement and monitor all approved recreation budgets and plans, and introduce corrective strategies when there is a budget / plan variance
• To promote Resident autonomy, independence and advocacy, including Residents’ rights and a culture of non-abuse
• To ensure completion of leisure interest profiles for Independent Living (IL) and move-in and ongoing assessment to plan for Assisted Living (AL)
• To escalate resident or family complaints to the General Manager if beyond the scope of Active Living Manager
• To effectively promote the Resident’s Council, including attendance at Council meetings upon invitation
• To provide or participate in residence tours with prospective Residents, clients or families and ensure appropriate recreation, wellness and leisure information is provided
• To ensure appropriate supply and maintenance of all recreation equipment and supplies in compliance with company policies, practices and standards and in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, while maintaining budget requirements
• To ensure all Resident Assessment are current, and maintained in accordance with policies, practices and standards
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct
• To complete all other duties as assigned

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in recreation/active living and one (1) year of leadership experience working with mature adults and seniors in a related setting;

• Minimum 2 year post-secondary education in the field of recreation/active living, leisure studies, gerontology, social services, kinesiology, health promotion, health sciences or a related field;

• Certifications or training in gerontology, senior’s fitness, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, wellness interventions, SmartServe, Food Handling and volunteer management are considered an asset;

• Knowledge of program adaptations and modifications to benefit individuals with cognitive, physical and sensory impairments;

• Current F Class/Class 4 license or ability to obtain;

• Current certification in CPR/first aid;

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;

• Creative and enthusiastic approach to program development and special event design;

• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with us but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.