Activity Director / Lifestyles Coordinator SN

Buckingham Senior Living · Houston, TX Full Time

$57318 – $57318 / year

Job Description

The Buckingham is the premier not for profit, Life Care retirement community in the greater Houston region. Our mission is to enrich each resident’s life through exceptional experiences provided within an environment of comfort, elegance, exceptional hospitality and compassionate care. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement and meal programs. We are seeking an experienced professional with the skills, dedication and compassion to join our team and help achieve the mission and vision of The Buckingham. Position Summary The Lifestyle Coordinator is an important position at The Buckingham as it provides engaging life enrichment opportunities for the community’s residents. This position acts to bring joy and purposeful living to senior residents accomplished through development and oversight of resident programs, clubs, scheduled outings, community involvement and personalized engagement of Skilled Nursing residents of The Buckingham. Residents depend on this position performing at a high level with professionalism and an enthusiastic nature and expect intriguing and well-rounded programming with a connection to community and attention to inviting purposeful living to residents. To be successful in this position requires a compassionate individual with a strong customer service focus, creativity, patience, the ability to work well with fellow staff and vendors, organization skills, a friendly and positive demeanor and the ability and wiliness to learn. The position of Lifestyle Coordinator reports directly to the Lifestyle Manager and plays an essential role in the effective and efficient operations of The Buckingham’s Lifestyle Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops and implements life enrichment programs that provide social, emotional, educational, spiritual, physical and interest-based opportunities for residents to maintain a healthy engaged and purposeful lifestyle. Prepares, organizes and coordinates with Lifestyle Supervisor, holiday events, special occasions, variety of club organizations and community outings that meet the needs of residents. Assists residents to and from events and programs. Helps welcome new residents to the community and helps establish them into clubs and life enrichment opportunities. Provides ongoing communication with residents, family and employees as necessary electronically, verbally and other communications as appropriate. Assists Lifestyle Supervisor with completing resident Lifestyle Assessments Attends care plan meetings as necessary and/or instructed by Lifestyle Director/Lifestyle Supervisor. Charts and documents resident daily attendance and participation in activities. Attends and participates in clinical documentation and meetings as deemed necessary by Lifestyle Director/Lifestyle Supervisor. Set-up, running and breakdown of events, programs and activities. Coordinates and participates in holiday decorations for the community. Meets routinely with Lifestyle Manager, co-workers and other department leaders to review operations. Creates, pri

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the Houston market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $57.69/hr ($119,995/yr). The typical range is $45.94 – $73.58/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $72,987/yr

Houston Median $119,995/yr

Experienced (90th) $205,400/yr

vs. National Median +1.7%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.