Asbury Communities·Gaithersburg, Maryland
The professional will plan, organize, and implement activity programs that promote the social, spiritual, physical, and cognitive well-being of residents. They are also responsible for coordinating events, including scheduling, catering, and technical requirements for campus activities.
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Schedule & Compensation Full Time, 40 hours weekly M-F 9:00am-5:30pm (flexible); evening shifts due to events as needed $50,000-54,000/annually
Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the facility. Participates in planned community activities (outings) related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the residents. Coordinates and plans events including scheduling, room reservations, catering requests, room setup, and technical requirements. Provides ongoing activities (group and self directed) throughout scheduled workday. Ensures that external performers, entertainers, meetings, and events that are scheduled on campus align with strategic vision of the community, under the direction of the Arts Administrator. Ensures that residents are offered a variety of activities that promote social, spiritual, physical, and cognitive functioning and are given the choice of attendance.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent experience (through volunteer work, internship, or paid experience) preferably with geriatric residents in a long term care setting. Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation, BS or BA preferred, or equivalent experience (through volunteer work, internship, or paid experience) preferably with geriatric residents in a long term care setting. Specific Requirements: Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Location: Asbury Methodist Village
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in therapeutic activities or recreation, preferably in a geriatric long-term care setting. A bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field is preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, Cultural & Community Engagement Professional roles are often tied to long-term care and resident programming, so demand tends to follow facilities that need consistent therapeutic and recreational support. Competition is usually strongest for candidates with hands-on experience in therapeutic activities or recreation, especially in geriatric settings, and a related bachelor’s degree can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant resident-engagement experience.