Activity Director / Resident Engagement Director - Coterie Senior Living - Hudson Yards

Born out of a partnership between Atria Senior Living and Related Companies, Coterie is a new luxury brand that re-imagines what senior living can be. 

From stunning architecture and thoughtful design to state-of-the-art fitness facilities and curated culinary offerings, every aspect of life at Coterie is meant to support the individual – and community – in reaching new heights.  We elevate wellness and strive to anticipate every need to offer a life more inspired.   

Schedule:  Sunday - Thursday

The wage range for this position is $97,000/yr - $105,000/yr, dependent on prior work history and experience.

The Resident Engagement Director leads the Resident Engagement team in building meaningful, quality experiences for Coterie residents. This person  promotes healthy living by managing the day-to-day operations of the engagement calendar,overseeing fitness floor operations and creating programming thatreflects the resident’s interests and embraces the holistic well-being approach (spirit, mind and body).

• Provide direct leadership for group exercise, healthy living programs, and fitness floor staff.   
• Manage healthy relationships with residents, creating a culture focused on health and well-being. 
• Manage the Atria Resident Discovery tool (ARD), including completing Atria Resident Discovery surveys, monthly event calendar,and all actions related to Resident Engagement for all residents. 
• Deliver refined cultural and lifelong learning experiences using the monthly program calendar, incorporating the community events and programs, in coordination with the Support Center staff. 
• Lead all aspects of the Resident Engagement Program, with a focus on the six dimensions of engagement.  
• Work with other departments to deliver a high-quality experience for residents. 
• Champion inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. 
• Cultivate relationships with residents, family members and staff. 
• Build relationships in order to create small communities. 
• Contribute to community growth by participating in sales activities. 
• Manage departmental needs and goals within targeted budgets. 
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and evaluating assigned staff.  
• Manage and lead best practices through engagement of staff team; hold staff accountable for high-quality results. 
• Serve as a Manager on Duty (MOD) on a scheduled basis, per guidance from the General Manager.  
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Education or related field.
• Well-being and fitness certification from one of the preferred agencies (NASM, NCFS, AFPA, ISSA, ACE, or ASFA) is strongly preferred, with a focus on nutrition, senior fitness, health coaching and/or personal training.
• Experience in exclusive local cultural engagement programs, and event management/operations is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.
• An understanding for exercise, nutrition, healthy living and helping others live a healthier lifestyle is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including public speaking skills in order to expand community partnerships.