Community Life Director

At Watermark Retirement Communities, we've been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for both residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities, you’ll immediately feel the difference—a genuine atmosphere of connection, care, and belonging. We call it "Creating Ripples."

Join our forward-thinking team where every day you’re empowered to slow down, find purpose in each moment, and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark, we celebrate life, stories, and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We take pride in our talented, compassionate associates and value the unique contributions each person brings. Be part of something bigger—help us shape culture, one story at a time.

We are without a doubt the most premier retirement community, and a dream come true for a a Community Life Director. At Watermark Retirement Communities, our Community Life Directors come from a variety of backgrounds including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning and recreation. We are looking for incredibly talented people who can plan and execute a well-rounded, refined program that will give our residents the opportunity to continue to thrive, no matter what! We are committed to resident health and well-being and we want our ideal candidate to support a wellness centered program.

Through our unique national program “Watermark University” our residents have an opportunity to teach and take courses that stimulate their mind and strengthen their body. Watermark’s approach to programming is truly limitless. We are committed to providing our residents with a comprehensive program that provides life enhancement on multiple levels.

The successful candidate will understand how to balance programming with resident’s needs and have a desire to give all residents the ability to have a quality of life that we can take pride in.

What you will need for this position:

• Experience in assisted living activities setting is highly desirable and preferred;
• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a related field;
• Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Director or willingness to operate under the direction of an individual with the appropriate certification;
• Bachelor’s Degree in one or more of the following: Education, Gerontology, Adult Education, Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or other relevant field is highly desirable.

Expectations include, but are not limited to the following:

• Get to know the assisted living residents through visits, assessment surveys, seeking input and suggestions on the types of programs and classes they enjoy.
• Create meaningful brain and body offerings that contribute to quality of life for all residents. Ensure that an ongoing program of activities is in place which is designed to meet the interest and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident and the vision for brain and body fitness.
• Contribute timely and relevant input to multidisciplinary care plans, resident assessments, the interest and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident and the vision for brain and body fitness.
• Assist in the organization of Resident Councils and committees.
• Be present and engaged at most resident functions. Be involved and engaged with startup of new activities to ensure success.
• Responsible for set-up, invitations, flyers, follow-up reminders, and administration of assisted living community activities.
• Responsible for the coordination of seasonal, holiday and special event displays in public areas of community.
• Coordinate transportation for outside activities as needed.

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliate’s via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.