Activity Director Goals and Objectives Examples
Increase participation in daily activities by 20%.
Develop and implement new recreational programs each quarter.
Conduct a monthly survey to assess resident satisfaction with activities offered.
Ensure all scheduled events start on time.
Collaborate with other departments to plan and execute interdepartmental events.
Attend training sessions to stay up-to-date with best practices in activity programming.
Monitor budget and ensure expenditures are within designated limits.
Coordinate transportation for residents to off-site events.
Develop a system to track resident attendance at all activities.
Create an annual calendar of events that incorporates resident preferences.
Establish relationships with local community organizations to bring new programs and events to the facility.
Plan and organize special holiday events for residents and their families.
Conduct staff training sessions on how to engage residents during activities.
Work with residents to establish resident-led clubs and committees.
Partner with therapy staff to develop exercise programs specifically designed for seniors.
Develop and maintain a library of games, puzzles, and other recreational equipment for residents to use.
Ensure proper care and maintenance of all recreational equipment.
Promote intergenerational programming by inviting local youth organizations to volunteer or participate in activities.
Develop marketing materials to promote upcoming events and activities.
Encourage family involvement in resident activities.
Develop and train volunteers to assist with activity planning and execution.
Attend resident council meetings to address concerns related to programming and solicit feedback.
Create an email newsletter for residents and their families highlighting upcoming events and recent activities.
Utilize social media platforms to promote the facility’s activity offerings.
Create an activity program specifically for memory care residents.
Coordinate live entertainment performances at least once a month.
Encourage staff members to participate in activities alongside residents.
Implement an ongoing music therapy program.
Provide opportunities for creative expression through art, writing, and other mediums.
Encourage residents to take an active role in planning and executing special events, such as talent shows or fashion shows.
Establish a walking club that meets regularly throughout the week.
Create a gardening program for residents who enjoy spending time outdoors.
Encourage participation in group outings to local museums, theaters, and other cultural venues.
Promote spiritual well-being by coordinating regular worship services and religious study groups.
Establish partnerships with local businesses to offer discounts on recreational activities for residents.
Encourage longtime residents to become mentors to new residents.
Develop a system for collecting feedback from residents about which activities they would like to see more of in the future.
Host a weekly movie night featuring classic films from different decades and genres.
Plan trips to nearby state parks for hiking and picnics.
Provide regular opportunities for residents to engage in reminiscence therapy through storytelling and other exercises.
Organize cooking classes where residents can learn new recipes and techniques.
Provide access to technology classes so that residents can learn how to use computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Encourage intergenerational friendships by partnering with local schools or youth organizations to organize pen-pal programs or other shared learning experiences.
Host regular educational lectures on a variety of topics, including history, science, and current events.
Provide opportunities for residents to learn about different cultures through cultural fairs, food tastings, and other events.
Organize game tournaments featuring popular games, such as card games or bingo.
Develop a mentorship program where younger staff members can work alongside older ones to learn from their knowledge and experience.
Host regular book club meetings where residents can discuss books they’ve read with one another.
Organize group painting or pottery classes led by professional artists from the community.
Provide opportunities for residents to connect with nature through gardening, birdwatching, or other outdoor activities.
Offer regular fitness classes tailored specifically for seniors, such as yoga or tai chi.
Host regular social hours where residents can mingle over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, or other refreshments.
Plan field trips to nearby historical sites, such as battlefields or monuments.
Establish a “men’s club” where male residents can come together for fellowship and camaraderie over sports, games, or other common interests.
Organize regular volunteer opportunities for residents who want to give back to the community by participating in service projects or charitable events.
Provide opportunities for residents to engage with pets, either through visiting therapy animals or through pet-friendly programs that encourage bringing pets into the facility on a regular basis.
Host regular dance parties or socials where residents can show off their moves and enjoy music from different eras and genres.
Plan wellness retreats where residents can spend a weekend away from the facility engaging in mindfulness exercises, yoga, meditation, and other wellness-related activities.
Develop partnerships with local universities or community colleges to offer courses or workshops taught by guest instructors on a variety of topics relevant to seniors’ interests.
Offer regular seminars on healthy eating habits or provide cooking demonstrations that showcase healthy recipes specially designed for seniors’ nutritional needs.
Hold regular crafts workshops focused on creating homemade gifts or decorations that residents can give to family members or friends during holidays or special occasions.
Provide opportunities for residents to explore different forms of artistic expression, such as poetry, creative writing, or photography through classes led by professional artists or writers from the community.
Host regular open mic nights where residents can share their talents in music, comedy, or spoken word performance.
Organize field trips to local arts festivals or cultural events that celebrate the diverse heritage of the surrounding community.
Offer computer classes that teach basic computer skills like email, internet browsing, and file management that will help seniors stay connected with family members living far away from them.
Create virtual reality tours of iconic destinations around the world that seniors may never have had an opportunity to visit before.
Create virtual reality games designed specifically for seniors that will allow them to remain mentally sharp while having fun.
Host karaoke nights where seniors can sing along with their favorite songs from yesteryear.
Organize group outings for fishing trips or scenic drives through local parks or nature reserves.
Create opportunities for seniors to participate in swim lessons, water aerobics classes, or aqua-jogging routines held in pools located both indoors and outdoors.
Make arrangements for seniors who want to travel abroad on escorted tours specifically designed for older adults.
Put together guided group tours of historic sites or museums that focus on specific themes like colonial history or American presidents.
Offer guided walks around town modules that showcase famous landmarks, historic buildings, and important civic monuments.
Plan regular game nights where seniors can play cards or board games with each other.
Host themed dinners that allow seniors to dress up in costumes- perhaps from different time periods- while enjoying a meal together.
Create opportunities for seniors who enjoy singing in choirs or playing instruments (such as guitar)to perform publicly in concerts held inside the facility itself.
Organize visits from retired military personnel who share stories about their experiences serving our country.
Hold fitness challenges where groups of seniors compete against each other in friendly competitions designed to improve physical health.
Plant vegetables or herbs in communal garden plots so that seniors can grow fresh produce they can cook with later.
Create sensory gardens filled with fragrant flowers, herbs, and spices that seniors can touch, taste, and smell while enjoying the great outdoors.