Activity Directors serve residents in care facilities such as treatment centers, retirement and assisted living by designing and implementing activities for individuals and groups.
Activity Directors facilitate socialization, entertainment, and fulfillment, as they enhance participants' daily lives.
Activity Directors are responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating activities using therapy strategies and modalities most commonly used in the field.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs in the recreation sector, including Activity Directors, are expected to grow by 10% between now and 2029. This is much faster than overall job growth.
Recruiting site Zippia.com states that Activity Directors earn $22.13 per hour or $46,029 per year. According to PayScale.com, early-career Activity Directors can expect to earn $15.07 per hour with 1-4 years of experience.
You will have six months of course access to complete the required coursework.
You will have six months of course access to complete the required coursework. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Cindy Gray has worked in the healthcare field since 1999. She began her career as a CNA, then completed her LPN, and continued with an ADN degree. She functioned as a Long-Term Care charge nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation nurse, MDS Coordinator, and Director of Nursing. Following this, she re-enrolled in college and obtained a BSN while performing duties of Human Resources, Staff Development Coordinator, Risk Management, Health Information Management, and Senior Living Manager.