Engage Life Director Senior Living Atria Chateau Gardens

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recreation Therapist to join our team at Atria Chateau Gardens in San Jose, California. Atria Senior Living Group is seeking a high energy, dynamic person with EXPERIENCE creating and running a great recreational program. This is one of the most essential positions in our company.

Our Senior Residents are active and want to be engaged every day in a diverse program. We are looking for the individual that will stimulate our residents by offering activities that promote mental, intellectual, creative, spiritual and physical well being. The ideal candidate will plan and help write the monthly calendar and newsletter, plan events and various outings that would appeal to our residents.

Requirements:
CTRS required or Associate degree from an accredited college or university, or satisfactory completion of two years of college required/BA preferred
Concentration in recreation or a related field; or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with dependent, adult population
 1+ years planning and running group activities- experience with seniors highly preferred
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Computer literacy
 Experience teaching, mentoring or coaching others
 Experience coordinating and scheduling volunteers
 Knowledge of Humanities, Creative Arts, World History and Cultures, Entertainment and Exercise
 Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
 Must have a great sense of humor
 Must enjoy seniors!

Our company offers Great Pay with Bonus Opportunity, Full Benefits including 401K and Opportunities for Advancement!

Please send resume with salary requirements to