Community Life Director

Our mission at Watermark Retirement Communities is to create extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. For Watermark, community includes more than just the wonderful residents we serve on a daily basis. It also includes our dedicated team of professionals who bring our mission to life. We are excited you are considering joining our team. At Watermark we believe a new era of Senior Living starts with you!

We have been a leader in senior housing for over 30 years, but we are not content to rest on our reputation. As a Watermark associate, you will have the opportunity to deploy your talents to their fullest as we drive the next 30 years of innovation in the senior housing industry.

At Watermark we believe the next era in Senior Living excellence starts with you!

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 Skilled Nursing 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 SNF 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 SNF 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.

What you will get from us:

• Competitive Wages


• Competitive Benefits 


• Get Immediate Access to Earned Income Through Dayforce Wallet


• Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App


• Recognition and Rewards Program 


• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay 


• 401k Program


• Associate Discounts 


• Education and Training Programs Available

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.