Director of Recreation - NYC Staffing : Job Details

The Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Director of Recreation to join our ever-growing team. Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a facility with 120 beds and is proud of their state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Gym servicing 40+ short term beds. Our Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center team consists of 20+ therapists spanning 20 years of experience with backgrounds in acute, sub-acute, long term and outpatient settings would provide an excellent setting for learning and growth. Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides rehabilitation services 7 days per week.

Director of Recreation Responsibilities:

• Providing an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the physical, social, educational, and spiritual needs of every resident, as per the current federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a comprehensive activities program that is appropriate for all levels of abilities and participation.
• Ensuring that each resident has an individualized plan of care that outlines current participation.
• Hiring and supervising all recreation staff/volunteers and ensuring that they are trained appropriately and given equipment, supplies, and resources necessary for the programs success.

Director of Recreation Qualifications:

• Must have prior experience as a Recreation Director.
• Must have long term care experience.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and facilitate programs.
• Excellent group facilitation skills.
• Experience in managerial role and ability to lead and develop a dynamic team.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and have the ability to lead and inspire others.