Activity Manager

Today is a new day. At Asbury we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and grow, a certified Great Place to Work where you can build a purposeful career. Let’s do all the good we can in this world – together. 

 Discover why Ivy Gables Senior Living is the top choice for providing a platform for your professional growth and fulfillment. Experience a welcoming community and a certified Great Place to Work. Our commitment to a supportive and inclusive workplace fosters genuine belonging and empowers everyone to showcase their unique talents. Join us in shaping a diverse community where extraordinary possibilities come to life.

For the eighth year in a row, Asbury has earned the Great Place to Work ® designation — a reflection of our people-first culture and the trust our team members place in us. We don’t just hear employee feedback — we act on it. Thanks to our associates’ input, Asbury is holding insurance premiums at 2025 rates, reinforcing our commitment to care, stability, and supporting you both at work and at home.

When you join our team, you will:

• Enjoy the benefits of working alongside with compassionate staff members.
• Be part of a strong and supportive leadership team.
• Explore opportunities for career growth, including our exclusive scholarship program.

Ivy Gables Senior Living is a 65 and older, retirement community that has the feel of a French Country Bed and Breakfast. When you choose Ivy Gables Senior Living, you are choosing a lifestyle!

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time, 40 hours weekly
• Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
• Occasional evenings required 
• Salary range $50,000 - $56,500

Asbury Communities is seeking a dynamic and experienced healthcare professional for the role of Activity Manager at Ivy Gables in Wilmington, DE

The Activity Manager will create, plan, and implement a vital program of recreation that stimulates residents cognitively, culturally, creatively, psychology, spiritually, and physically and promotes individual and group pleasure and social interaction. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively drive the development, implementation and maintenance of the Arts and Entertainment infrastructure.
• Provide day to day direction to Arts and Entertainment associates, resident care associates, drivers and volunteers. 
• Plan, assign and direct work while providing continuous coaching and mentoring on standards and policies. 
• Implement work plans and procedures.
• Provide training and mentoring to Arts and Entertainment associates and volunteers. 
• Complete meet and greet sessions with all new residents and complete Resident Interest Survey. 
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to establish a standard associates schedule that adequately and cost efficiently staffs the Arts and Entertainment department. 
• Drive and operate the vehicle, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for passengers.
• Provides transportation and related services for special events, trips, and medical appointments.
• Performs other duties, as assigned. 

• Activity Director Certification (ADC) Required
• Minimum of 5 years management or supervisory experience with a dependent, Alzheimer's disease/dementia adult population.
• Experience working with older adults or in the retirement housing industry preferred. 
• Associates degree required in recreation or related field. 

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.