Activities Coordinator

**Company Description** Summerset Waikanae is looking for an energetic and creative Activities Coordinator to join our Village**

**About Summerset**:
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger - to bring the best of life to our residents.

As leaders in a growing industry, we offer not just a job, but a journey of growth and opportunity. We also take part in every aspect of our villages. We are the developers, the designers, the contractors, the operators and the owners. This means there are endless opportunities to learn and develop and as we grow, you can grow with us.

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.
**Job Description** About the Role**:
The Activities Coordinator is a resident centric role, where you will plan and facilitate a programme of activities and exciting events for our residents, providing quality resident support, managing vulnerable residents and communications with families.

**This is a permanent part-time role, working 3 days a week.**

Your responsibilities will include:

- Delivering exercise programmes, regular outings, sporting and recreational events
- Taking an active interest & providing input into the overall look and feel of the Village
- Effectively leading and participating in activities as needed
- Being the main point of contact for many residents in the Village
- Providing excellent customer service to all residents, families and visitors
- Lead resident village communication via the activities calendar and weekly newsletters.

**Qualifications** About You**:
Ideally you will have experience in events, hospitality or aged care, but more important to us will be your genuine love for all kinds of people from all walks of life.

To be successful you will bring:

- A kind & patient manner and a positive can-do attitude, with a genuine interest and passion for people
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Amazing organization skills with high attention to detail
- Ingenuity in mindset to help identify new opportunities for residents to have fun
- A good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best exercise programmes

**Additional Information** What’s in it for you? To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer**:

- An enthusiastic and supportive team that is fun to be part of
- A job that enables you to make a real difference
- Interesting and varied work
- Health cover, social sporting teams and discounts at a range of suppliers plus much more

If you, or someone you know, are strong enough to care, then we would love to hear from you.