Activities Director - Assisted Living / Memory Care

Activities Director (Lifestyle Director) – Spring Arbor of Steele Creek

Charlotte, NC | Full-Time | 8:30am–5:00pm

Bring the energy. Lead the fun. Make every day meaningful.

Spring Arbor of Steele Creek is seeking a creative, passionate Activities Director (Lifestyle Director) to lead life enrichment programming across our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This is a role for someone who genuinely loves people, thinks outside the box, and understands that a great activities program isn't just entertainment — it's quality of life.

If you have experience in senior living activities and the heart to match, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, develop, and lead engaging, person-centered programming for Assisted Living (25) and Memory Care (19) residents
• Create meaningful daily experiences that support cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being
• Build relationships with residents, learning their stories, preferences, and passions
• Coordinate special events and programs that bring residents, families, and the community together
• Participate in Manager-on-Duty rotation on select weekends
• Be the energy that makes Spring Arbor of Steele Creek feel vibrant and alive every single day

What You Bring:

• Activity Director certification required
• 1+ year of experience in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care activities
• Creative, energetic, and genuinely passionate about working with seniors
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and execute varied programming
• Warm, approachable personality with a natural ability to connect with residents of all ability levels
• Flexibility to adjust schedule for special events as needed

Why Spring Arbor of Steele Creek?

This is a leadership role where your creativity and compassion are your greatest assets. You'll have the autonomy to build a program you're proud of, in a community that values the work you do. Pay is competitive and based on your experience — because we know the right person is worth it.

Spring Arbor of Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC | Full-Time | Days
Pay Based on Experience | Leadership Role
Apply today and bring your passion to a community that can't wait to meet you!

The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Director is to manage and direct the Lifestyle department to provide a diverse, appealing, full-time social and activity program at the community for all residents and their families. Such a program should include a variety of social, recreational, physical, educational, and spiritual opportunities for resident involvement that encourages socialization and creativity, improves daily living skills, expands personal interest, and increases physical activity and education.

Areas of Responsibility

• Develop an annual activity plan that supports achievement of Company goals and ownership objectives.
• Oversee the administration of the Lifestyle department according to Company policies and procedures and submit relevant reports and narratives as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate Lifestyle Assistants, Drivers, and Concierge personnel, including corrective action and recommendations for separation decisions, according to Company policies and procedures.
• Schedule the Driver and Lifestyle Assistant to stay within budgeted department guidelines and optimize the hours of the Lifestyle program so that day, evening, and weekend opportunities for activities, programs, and outings exist.
• Create and manage a resident transportation schedule and assist in maintaining community transportation vehicles per Company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the transportation budget and expenditures. 
• Create and manage the activity budget within approved guidelines and according to Company goals and ownership objectives.  
• Establish a full-time activity program that supports residents’ interests and is available seven days a week. 
• Other job duties assigned – see full job description. 

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Minimum two (2) years experience as Activity Director or Activity Assistant at an independent living, assisted living or skilled nursing community with related skills in scheduling activities, special events, and leading group activities.
• Must have working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office programs.  
• Must possess attention to detail, be energetic/enthusiastic, and able to multi-task.
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the state where the vehicle is operated. CDL with passenger endorsement preferred. 
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Activity Professional Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of local recreational opportunities is a plus.
• Appropriate CDL license preferred.

Allegro Living, LLC serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

Allegro Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.