**_Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of._** **COMMUNITY NAME** Sunrise of Plano **Job ID** 2025-222817 **JOB OVERVIEW** **_"Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our focus is doing what’s right for the resident. For me, that’s a big breath of fresh air."_** **_- Sunrise Leader_** At Sunrise, our Activities Director - Community Life Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for the Activities and Recreation operations including developing and leading a successful, engaging resident centered activity and volunteer program for the whole full service Sunrise Senior Living community. **RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS** **Responsibilities:** - Managing programs of all kind: Spiritual, Educational, Intellectual, Cognitive, Social and Recreational, Health and Wellness - Manage volunteer opportunities for the Community Life Program - Preparation of budget and monitoring expenses and financial statements to meet revenue and budget targets - Proven leadership abilities - Recruits and provides overall leadership for the Activities & Recreation team members and volunteers - Coaching and retaining a high performing employee team - Provides leadership support, facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities in the reminiscence neighborhood, at least once daily - Leads and motivates team members and volunteers for their involvement in the social events and various activities - Demonstrates competence in Federal, State and Local regulations, requirements and Sunrise guidelines for skilled nursing, assisted living and/or independent living as applicable; ensures compliance **Qualifications:** - College degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, Marketing, Public Relations with two (2) years of experience OR Certified Activity Professional and (3-5) years experience preferably in assisted living, long term care or experience with seniors - Two (2) years supervisory/management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling - To be successful you will need to have the ability to handle multiple priorities, possess written and verbal skills for effective communication, be competent in organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills - Ability to lead, motivate team members and volunteers for their involvement in the social events and various activities - Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new applications **ABOUT SUNRISE** Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise. At Sunrise, you will… **Make a Difference Every Day** We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest. **Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community** The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best. **I** **gnite Your Potential** We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals. We also offer benefits and other compensation that include: + Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans + Retirement Savings Plans + Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program + Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay + Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only) + Tuition Reimbursement + In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses.The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program. + Some benefits have eligibility requirements **_Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®_** **PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS** Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities. **COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER** Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable). **Location : Name** _Sunrise of Plano_ **Type** _Full-Time_ **_Location : Address_** _4800 West Parker Road_ **_Location : City_** _Plano_ **_Location : State/Province (Full Name)_** _Texas_ **Salary Range** _USD $26.45 - USD $35.30 /Hr._ **Variable Compensation** _Overtime and Bonus Eligible_ Sunrise Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.