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Activity Director – Skilled Nursing Facility | Outgoing Leader | Degree/Certification Preferred | OT/OTA Welcome
CompanySYLVA OPERATIONS LLC
LocationSylva
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 25, 2026
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Description
Facility: Sylva Valley Health & Rehab (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time considered)
About the role
Sylva Valley Health & Rehab is hiring an Activity Director who is high-energy, outgoing, and loves engaging others. This position leads our activities program and helps create a warm, lively environment for residents through meaningful group and 1:1 programming.
Occupational Therapists (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) are welcome to apply—especially if you enjoy resident engagement and program leadership.
What we offer
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Supportive team environment
- Vacation time + Sick time (per eligibility)
- Training and resources to build a strong activities program
Key responsibilities
- Plan and lead daily activities (group and individualized) for residents
- Develop a monthly activities calendar that includes evenings/weekends as needed
- Coordinate special events, holidays, and community involvement
- Encourage resident participation and adapt programming for varying abilities
- Lead/coordinate volunteers and support activity assistants (if applicable)
- Document participation and maintain required logs per facility policy/regulations
- Collaborate with nursing/therapy/social services on resident interests and care plans
- Promote a positive, resident-centered culture
What we’re looking for
- Outgoing, positive, and dependable—strong people skills are a must
- Experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, therapy, or long-term care preferred
- Ability to lead groups, communicate clearly, and stay organized
- Comfortable with computers and documentation
Education / certification
- Degree and/or certification preferred (examples: Activity Director Certification, Recreation Therapy, related fields)
- OT/OTA credentials are a plus and welcome (if applicable)
- Equivalent experience considered with strong leadership and energy
Benefits
- 401k
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Long & Short Term Disability
- PTO/Sick
- Vacation Pay
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Apply online: tinyurl.com/sylvavalley
Key Skills
Program LeadershipResident EngagementGroup LeadershipCommunicationOrganizationDocumentationActivity PlanningVolunteer Coordination
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipHospitalitySocial ServicesSports & Recreation
Benefits
Vacation timeSick time
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Activity Director will plan and lead daily group and individualized activities for residents, develop a monthly activities calendar, and coordinate special events and community involvement. This role also involves leading volunteers, documenting participation, and collaborating with other care team members to promote a positive culture.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
Not specified
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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