Recreation Manager

About Levante Living
Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents, 
families, and team members. For us, this is more than a job; it’s a passion. Together, we create a 
space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members 
thrive. Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (23 properties under 
management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living 
suites. We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we 
remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial 
performance.

The Manager, Recreation will be responsible for:

· Leading the Recreation team in excellent delivery of services

· Provides and assesses for recreation therapy activities including outings in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, resident plan of care and within the scope of practice.

· Participates in initial orientation and leisure assessment of residents and assesses their interests, activity needs and desires. Maintains awareness of changes in the needs of residents in order to modify programs.

· Identifies and encourages opportunities for residents to share special skills or knowledge with others, inside and outside of the residence.

· Maintains a positive image of the residence through ongoing communications with the community and social media.

· Coordinates the volunteer and student placement program for the residence, including recruitment, orientation, directing job assignments, recognition and evaluation of volunteers.

· Building upon the skillset and drive of each team member to support career growth

· Enthusiastic participation in sales and community activities

· Compliance with the RHRA and other regulating authorities

· Following all Levante Living policies and procedures

· Manage labour and supplies expenses according to budget

· Prompt resolution of residents and family concerns

· Performing other duties as assigned

Must haves:

· Degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies coupled with Gerontology courses and/or 3-5 years’ experience in recreation planning for seniors.

· Certified Fitness Instructor through Canadian Center for Active Aging (CCAA) such as SFIC and/or FFOA Certification, CANFIT PRO or willing to certify.

· 3+ years in a leadership role

· Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance

· Meet the criteria of the Levante Living Vaccine Policy

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.