Director of Life Enrichment

St. Leonard has an exciting new opportunity for a Full-Time Director of Life Enrichment.

Our beautiful 240-acre campus is one of the largest Continuing Care Retirement Communities in the United States. St. Leonard features independent living, assisted living, dementia care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and adult day care as well as a community wellness center that encompasses a fitness center, and restaurant.

The Director of Life Enrichment is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and developing the overall  operations of the Wellness Department in accordance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies. The  Director is to maintain a program of activities that reflects the resident’s comprehensive assessment and/or interests that will meet the physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the resident.

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full Time)


• Employer contributions for Health Savings Account (HSA) (Full Time)


• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance (Full Time)


• Employee assistance program (Full Time)


• Tuition reimbursement (Full or Part Time)


• 401(k) with up to 4% employer contributions (Full or Part Time)


• Paid time off (PTO) with cash out option (Full or Part Time)


• Annual Merit Increases (Full or Part Time)


• Pay Active - a service that allows employees to access their earned wages before payday (Full or Part Time)

Essential Job Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Develops and implements the Wellness Department’s programs and budgets. Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates a diversified activities program seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, within budgetary guidelines.

2. Develops and revises the department policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge of facility policies and procedures and operates the Wellness Program in compliance with all regulatory and accrediting standards.

3. Ensures appropriate staffing by conducting interviews and hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising employees. Prepares employee performance evaluations and initiates promotion, transfer, and termination. Conducts staff meetings.

4. Oversees and directs resident activities and schedules.

5. Actively participates in Performance Improvement.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS) preferred or ADC and 90-hour basic education course.

Experience: Two years of experience in social or recreational programs within the past five years, preferably in long-term care.