Lifestyle Director

Primary responsibilities are centered on strategic planning of all resident programs within a developing Active Adult HOA Community.  This involves big picture thinking backed by a focus on the tactical aspect of planning events and activities such as recreational, social, travel, cultural, educational and entertainment.   

Position Responsibilities:

•  Greet and meet prospective buyers with high energy, enthusiasm, and excitement for the community.


• Utilizing exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills to develop a strong working relationship with developer board members, sales team, and owners.


• Partner with the Developer to identify, coordinate and market all community events, programs and services. 


• Partner with the Developer Sales Team to coordinate shared information regarding sales and standard HOA operations.


• Ensure initial events, classes, and customer service meets the needs of the residents.


• Develop an active volunteer program among residents, solicit input and involvement from residents to stimulate awareness and participation.


• Update website and send out Eblasts for optimum community communication.


• Secure all entertainment, food, decorations, and items necessary to carry out events.


• Send out Eblasts for Lifestyle, Fitness, HOA, Groups & Classes as needed.


• Oversee the monthly calendars for submittal and to print


• Oversee monthly newsletter: creating and collecting articles, organizing, and submitting for distribution.


• Work with local businesses to create partnerships for sponsorship opportunities


• Oversee the New Resident Orientation as applicable.


• Attend Board, club, and committee meetings.


• Assess overall success of events through focus groups and evaluations.


• Establishes, drafts, executes, a lifestyle budget, review monthly financial statements, prepare variance reporting, monitor lifestyle A/P, and code all vendor invoices.


• In conjunction with Management, reviews incident reports, responds, and implements timely solutions accordingly.


• Perform other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills: outgoing & communicative, socially oriented, poised, effective in groups, articulate, persuasive in expression, strong public speaker.


• Ability to design and coordinate programs that enrich the quality of life and enhance the vibrancy and overall experience of living within a developing Active Adult HOA Community.


• Effective and dynamic public speaking skills. 


• Effective interpersonal and communication skills paired with high energy, initiative, and enthusiasm.


• Computer proficiency with respect to Microsoft Office Suite, database software, internet, and website portals, point of sale system, registration processes, policies and procedures, equipment, material, and products, etc.


• Ability to lead people and get results through others.


• Ability to interact and work positively and effectively with staff, volunteers, and board members at all levels.


• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions, changes and delays while remaining focused.


• Ability to problem solve exercising good judgment and decision making.


• Ability to adapt and adjust to change.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of full time, paid, professional experience coordinating and promoting recreational activities and programs, volunteer programs and/or fund-raising events.


• Must be capable of working a varied schedule of extended hours to include evenings, weekend and holidays based on community events other needs in accordance with this position.


• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, hospitality, communication, or related field and two (2) years of full time, paid, professional experience coordinating and promoting recreational activities and programs, volunteer programs and/or fund-raising events.


• Prior experience with Active Adult Homeowner’s Association programs.


• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience can be substituted for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis.

 Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Position involves sitting, standing, and movement throughout the day.


• Must be able to lift, carry and manage equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.


• Utilizing a computer in an office setting.


• Physically able to work indoors or outdoors in varied weather conditions.


• Use a ladder and participate in and train others in the rules of activities.


• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.