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How much do activity directors jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for activity directors in Baton Rouge, LA is $20.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an activity director do?

An activity director plans, organizes, and oversees recreational and social activities for residents in settings such as senior living communities or rehabilitation centers. They assess residents' interests, coordinate events, and ensure activities promote engagement and well-being, often requiring good communication skills and organizational abilities.

What qualifications do you need to be an activity director?

Activity directors typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with many employers preferring a bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field. Relevant skills include strong communication, organization, and creativity, and some positions may require certification in activities or therapeutic recreation. Experience working with seniors or in healthcare settings can also be beneficial.
Activity Directors jobs near you
Infographic showing various Activity Directors job openings in Baton Rouge, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,400 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Activities Director -Old Jefferson Community Care Center

CommCare Corporation

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description
At CommCare Corporation, we're not just another healthcare provider. We're an established, forward-thinking leader in retirement living, skilled nursing, and hospice care across Louisiana and Mississippi. Our team is driven by creativity, expertise, and a passion for caregiving, and we're looking for someone who shares these values to join us.
Are you energetic, creative, and have a passion for working with people? Then you may be the perfect fit for this amazing opportunity!
Base pay listed is a starting rate. Final starting pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience, credentials, and applicable licensure.
We're seeking the right candidate for the position of Certified Activities Director at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. In this vital role, you'll ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care while collaborating with a dedicated team, providing exceptional clinical leadership and support.
*Schedule: Monday-Friday, occasional weekends*
What You Bring to the Table:
Essential Qualifications:
  • Responsible for organizing, coordinating, marketing and advertising monthly community events.
  • Contributing to the facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care for each resident through participation in daily activities.
  • Responsible for establishing, developing and carrying out age-related, functional impairment based, and dementia appropriates unique group based and individualized activities.
  • Fostering family and community support of the activity program.
  • Encouraging resident participation in each daily activity.
  • Creatively prepare a monthly themed activity calendar for the residents.
  • Budgeting of monthly activity expenses Ongoing development and implementation of an activities program designed to meet the social, psychosocial and therapeutic needs of each resident.

The Ideal Candidate:
  • Activity Director is certified, creative, and upbeat!
  • *Must be a licensed driver. *
  • Licensed or registered, if applicable by the State in which practicing.
  • Valid CNA license.
  • Has completed a training curse approved by the State.

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