Top 401 Activities director Jobs in California

Life Enrichment Manager
Institute on Aging —San Francisco, CA
- $120,000 - $127,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Director of Activities - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit
Los Angeles Jewish Home —Reseda, CA
- $45 - $48 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Management
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Activities Coordinator
Tenderloin Housing Clinic —San Francisco, CA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Activities Director
Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Care —Fresno, CA
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Activities Director
Bridgeview Post-Acute —Yuba City, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Activities Director
CAMINAR —Redwood City, CA
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
Activities Director
Camino Ridge Post-Acute —Mountain View, CA
- $66,560 - $74,800 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Skilled nursing facility
- Surgery
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
8d
Lead Rehab Therapist
Subacute Treatment for Adolescent Rehabilitation Services, Inc. —Redwood City, CA
- $71,163.76 - $85,396.51 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist
Crestwood Behavioral Health —Angwin, CA
- $104,000.00 - $113,651.20 a year
- Email
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
6d
Recreational Therapist
County of Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara County, CA
- $64,467.52 - $77,043.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Recreation Therapist - RECT
Legacy Personnel, Inc. —Represa, CA
- $67 - $70 an hour
- Full-time
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
Quick Apply
9d
Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist
Crestwood Behavioral Health —San Jose, CA
- $93,600 - $114,400 a year
- Email
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Recreation Director
Pasadena Villa INC —Pasadena, CA
- $18.04 - $23.00 an hour
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Recreation Therapist (RECT)
Legacy Personnel, Inc. —Represa, CA
- $67 - $70 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
7d
Activity Director - Health Center
BAYWOOD COURT —Castro Valley, CA
- $27 - $29 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Current TB test
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Activity Leader
Sequoia Springs Assisted Living —Fortuna, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Experience working with children
- Classroom experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
10d
ALF Activities/Life Enrichment Director
Almond Grove Assisted Living —Orangevale, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Service Coordinator Life Skills/Activities
Step Up On Second, Inc —Los Angeles, CA
- $25.48 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Engage Life Program Instructor
Atria Senior Living - Sunnyvale —Sunnyvale, CA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Kensington Senior Living, LLC —Redwood City, CA
- $29 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply

I want to receive the latest job alert for activities director in california

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

activities director jobs near california

Life Enrichment Manager

Institute on Aging -
San Francisco, CA

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $127,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Program design
Team supervision
Patients with cognitive disabilities
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Care planning in social services
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Experience working with adults with disabilities
Clinical team leadership
Regulatory compliance analysis

Full Job Description

The Institute on Aging is a San Francisco based nonprofit that helps older adults and adults with disabilities live with independence, dignity, and connection across California. Our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) brings medical care, social engagement, and daily support together under one roof so participants can keep thriving in their community.

We are hiring a Life Enrichment Manager (internal title: Participant Engagement Manager) to provide leadership, clinical direction, and strategic oversight of activity programming for On Lok PACE participants at IOA. You will supervise the Activity team, establish a cohesive, outcomes-driven therapeutic recreation framework, and build a PACE dementia engagement program that sets the standard for person-centered care.

What you will do

Lead daily programming. Design and deliver engaging, purposeful activities across multiple day rooms for older adults and adults with disabilities, including participants living with dementia.
Build the dementia engagement program. Develop and oversee a structured, evidence-informed dementia and memory care program grounded in person-centered practice.
Lead a team. Supervise, coach, and develop engagement and activity staff, setting a high bar for warmth and quality.
Grow the volunteer program. Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers who extend the reach of daily programming.
Partner on care. Work alongside the interdisciplinary care team to align engagement plans with each participant's goals, interests, and abilities.
Assess and adapt. Evaluate participant needs and continually tailor programming so every person is reached, not just entertained.
Keep it compliant. Maintain documentation and ensure programming meets PACE and applicable regulatory standards.
Run the operation. Manage activity calendars, supplies, budgets, and special events.

Education and credentials

Degree. Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Gerontology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Certification. CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) strongly preferred. ADC, ACC, or COTA considered based on experience and demonstrated expertise in therapeutic recreation.
First Aid and CPR. Required within six months of hire.

Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in activity programming for older adults.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
Strong background in dementia care, with experience in adult day health, PACE, long-term care, community living, or memory care settings. Dementia certification preferred.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff, lead change, and manage team dynamics.
Experience conducting recreation assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance in ADHC or PACE environments.
Experience applying therapeutic recreation principles to support participants with behavioral, cognitive, or psychosocial needs using non-pharmacological approaches.

Skills and attributes

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and coach staff, fostering professional growth, accountability, and a collaborative team culture.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and balance clinical, operational, and leadership demands.
Creative, flexible, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for participant engagement.
Cultural humility when working with multilingual, multicultural participants, families, and staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, EHR documentation, and activity scheduling systems.

Why IOA

You will join a mission-driven organization where life enrichment is treated as essential care, not an add-on. You will have real ownership to build a program, a team behind you, and the support of a full interdisciplinary care model.

Ready to make daily life richer for the people who need it most? Apply today.

If you are an organized, polished, and strategic professional who enjoys owning projects and creating structure in fast-moving environments, we encourage you to apply.

Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neuro-diversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $127,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is your degree in?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Supervising: 3 years (Required)
Activity programming for older adults: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

San Francisco, CA 94118 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

activities director jobs in california

Life Enrichment Manager

Director of Activities - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit

Activities Coordinator

Activities Director

Activities Director

Activities Director

Activities Director

Lead Rehab Therapist

Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist

Recreational Therapist

Recreation Therapist - RECT

Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist

Recreation Director

Recreation Therapist (RECT)

Activity Director - Health Center

Activity Leader

ALF Activities/Life Enrichment Director

Service Coordinator Life Skills/Activities

Engage Life Program Instructor

Life Enrichment Coordinator

I want to receive the latest job alert for activities director in california

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected