--- title: Activity Director at Excelsior Care Group description: Excelsior Care Group is hiring for the Activity Director role in Lakeland, FL. Pays $50K–$62K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/activity-director-at-excelsior-care-group-01a15ec3-90af-706d-b409-1528e89a03b2 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Excelsior Care Group as Activity Director in Lakeland, FL. Pays $50K–$62K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/twfym3.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Lakeland, FL | | **Salary** | $50K/yr - $62K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Excelsior Care Group. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Excelsior Care Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $56,000 a year (median $48,000). ## Description # Activity Director **Facility:** Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation **Location:** Lakeland, FL **Schedule:** Full-Time | Day Shift **Salary:** $50,000–$62,000 annually ### Make Every Day Meaningful Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic **Activity Director** to lead recreational and therapeutic programs that enrich our residents’ lives. ### Key Responsibilities - Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate activities tailored to residents’ interests, abilities, preferences, and care plans. - Offer meaningful opportunities for group participation and individualized engagement. - Coordinate entertainment, special events, community partnerships, and recreational outings. - Arrange transportation for appropriate off-site activities and medical needs. - Supervise, train, and support activities staff while promoting teamwork and a positive work environment. - Manage the department budget, supplies, and staffing needs. - Maintain accurate activity records, required reports, and care plan documentation. - Review and update departmental policies, procedures, and job descriptions annually or as needed. - Collaborate with the Administrator, Activities Consultant, and interdisciplinary team to improve programming and resident engagement. - Partner with Nursing, Therapy, Dietary, and Social Services to incorporate meaningful activities into residents’ daily routines. - Ensure activities services comply with applicable regulations, facility policies, and professional standards. ### Qualifications - Eligible for certification as an Activities Professional through a recognized accrediting body or meets applicable state-specific requirements. - Previous experience in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living community, or healthcare setting preferred. - Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. - Ability to motivate and support a team with patience, enthusiasm, and creativity. - Compassionate, professional approach to working with residents, families, visitors, and staff. - Knowledge of activity services requirements in long-term care settings. - Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English. ### Join Our Team Bring your creativity and leadership to Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation and help create joyful, meaningful experiences for our residents every day. **Apply today!** Background screening information: [Florida Clearinghouse](https://info.flclearinghouse.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ## Skills - Job Descriptions - Event Planning - Teamwork - Assisted Living - Interpersonal Skills - Community Outreach - English - Resident Engagement - Leadership - Organizational Skills - Care Planning - Communication ## Related - [More jobs at Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) - 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