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Recreation Coordinator

@ BRIGHTWATER SENIOR LIVING GROUP, LLC

Guelph, Ontario

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Overview

Brightwater Senior Living Group is hiring a Recreation Coordinator to plan and run social, wellness and recreation programs for senior living residents. The role also covers dining engagement and support for sales and marketing.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and implement varied resident activities and programs
  • Consult residents on activity preferences and hold Resident Council meetings
  • Maintain records of resident participation and activity evaluations
  • Assist with dining engagement and support sales and marketing

Requirements summary:

  • Effective English communication, verbal and written
  • Maintain required state or provincial certifications
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software

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2026-10-16
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description
    • Maintain resident, employee, and community information in strict confidence (with community management or other employees as necessary).
    • Submit all required documents to Brightwater in a timely manner.
    • Coordinate Social Programs, including but not limited to:

o Complete activities-related evaluations on new residents (e.g., Activities Questionnaire and Social/Spiritual Data).

o Consult residents on a regular basis, both individually and in resident group meetings, to ascertain activity preferences.

o Plan and implement activities of enough variety and at sufficient frequency, with activity categories to include but not be limited to physical, creative expression, cultural, creative, recreational, social, spiritual, and community service.

o Assure that programs are offered as scheduled or, if cancelled, that appropriate alternatives are offered.

o Assure an active Ambassadors program, including “Welcome Club” and other resident community service groups.

o Inform residents of daily activities and lead programs as required or necessary.

o Maintain activities portion of Icon,

o Guide Activities Assistants to effectively lead programs with approval of Operations and Administration Director.

o Coordinate Resident Council meetings.

o Assure work areas, as well as any activity supply storage areas, are clean and organized.

o Participate in resident service planning process to assure resident needs are addressed through activities as directed by the Operations and Administration Director.

o Maintain records of resident participation

      • Work with team on planning, implementing and monitoring wellness and recreation programs that meet the specific needs of residents.
    • Assist with Dining Engagement, including but not limited to:
      • Participate and collaborate with Community Management Team and Dining Team in providing the highest standard of dining room experiences.
    • Support Sales & Marketing Engagement as needed.

Requirements

· Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Maintain any certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.

· Excellent interpersonal, writing and communications skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to take direction, meet timelines and work on a multitude of projects at one time.

· Creative, innovative and willing to contribute ideas and professional opinions.

· Strong work ethic with a high level of integrity both in and out of work environment

· Professional level of organization.

· Preferred knowledge in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.

    • A positive attitude and ability to work in both a team and rapidly changing environment.

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