Student Activities Director directs and oversees the development and organization of the university/college's extra-curricular programs including special events. Sets up social events and has a participatory role in the Greek system, the student government, and student run clubs. Being a Student Activities Director approves funding for various student activities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Student Activities Director typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Student Activities Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Student Activities Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Activities Director
REPORTS TO:
Administrators
JOB SUMMARY:
To promote, plan, organize and staff activities and opportunities for the residents which best fit their needs to enhance their quality of life and the philosophy of the facility.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum: High school diploma or GED preferred. At least two
years of college from an accredited institution.
Experience: One or more years of LTC and Dementia experience
Job Knowledge: Knowledge of special needs and limitations of elderly; methods
and techniques used to include residents and involve them in
activities; alert to attitudes and feelings of residents; knowledge of
and familiarity with handicrafts, skills, games, other activities,
and vendors of supplies and equipment; familiarity with the
community, social agencies, contacts with clubs and groups, and
knowledge of sources of materials and local services.
understanding and self-discipline to relate sensitivity to residents.
needs and feelings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Promotes and conducts activities in and out of the facility for all residents at all
levels of care and generate an assessment to be reviewed quarterly of activities which promote the highest level of functioning.
2. Coordinates, plans, organizes, directs, and staffs activities department and volunteers.
3. Encourages personal interests and development to optimize residents’ physical
and emotional functioning.
4. Contact with families about outings, coordinates, transports, and work closely with Social Services, Dietary, and Nursing in developing appropriate activities.
5. Will target population and develop special activities to satisfy their needs.
6. Knowledgeable of all budgetary figures, inventory, and charges of personals on a
timely basis.
7. Ability to produce monthly newsletters and activity calendars.
1. Ability to writing newspaper articles for local newspaper weekly.
2. Knowledgeable of care plans, MDS and ISP.
3. Knowledgeable of VHCA’s “The Road to a Viable Future”, a culture change manual.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Able to drive van if needed.
2. Other job duties as assisted.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Occasionally reaches above shoulder level.
2. Occasionally works with body bent at waist.
3. Occasionally works in kneeling position.
4. Occasionally crawls.
5. Frequently climbs stairs.
6. Occasionally climbs ladders.
7. Occasionally works with arms above waist.
8. Occasionally works with arm above shoulder height.
9. Continuously stands.
10. Occasionally sits.
11. Frequently pushes.
12. Frequently pulls.
13. Occasionally stoops.
14. Occasionally lifts 20 pounds.
15. Occasionally balances.
16. Frequently manipulates with fingers.
17. Frequently grasps.
18. Frequently distinguishes colors.
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