Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Recreation Coordinator

Location:           LIFE at St Francis Riverfront, Wilmington, DE

Status:               Full time

Shift:                  Mon to Fri, 8 am to 430 pm, no nights/weekends

Position Purpose:

The Recreation Coordinator plans and delivers therapeutic and recreational activities for frail elderly LIFE/PACE participants, conducts assessments and reassessments, contributes to individual plans of care, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support participants’ functional and psychosocial well‑being.

What you will do:

• Plan and lead recreational activities for elderly and disabled participants

• Engage participants daily and work directly with staff on the floor

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care plans and updates

• Create and manage activity calendars to support engagement and morale

• Train and support staff assisting with activities

• Monitor participant well‑being and document progress

• Manage activity supplies and equipment within budget

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and confidential environment

• Adapt to changing needs, emergencies, and workload

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in social or recreational programs with frail or elderly population. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly

• population upon hiring.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic email/calendar systems.

• Excellent communication, conflict management, customer service, organizational and problem solving skills.

• Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.

• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.

• Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.

• Opportunities for professional development.

Ministry/Facility Information

LIFE at St Francis Riverfront, part of Trinity Health PACE, provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent at home.

We are guided by core values of reverence, commitment, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity.

Apply now!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.