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Lifestyle Director

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$21.63 - $22.36/hr

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Lifestyle Director to develop and promote a strong activity program for the Forest Oak Landing, a senior living community located in San Antonio ...

Lifestyle Director

Hudson, OH · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Lifestyle Director $21 - $23 per hour Join Our Mission At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isn't just a job, it's a calling. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit ...

Lifestyle Director Since 1967, Toll Brothers has been building luxury homes and communities in the best locations in the U.S. Today, we're a Fortune 500 company operating in over 50 markets across ...

Lifestyle Director Are you a self-motivated individual who has a passion for senior adults? Do you love planning and creating inspiring events? Are you up to the challenge to engage residents in a ...

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Lifestyle Director

Parrish, FL · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Job Title: Lifestyle Director - Active Adult Community - Pulte The Lifestyle Director must be responsible, proactive, and customer service minded. The Lifestyle Director will create, plan, and ...

Lifestyle Director

Parrish, FL · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Job Title: Lifestyle Director - Active Adult Community - Pulte The Lifestyle Director must be responsible, proactive, and customer service minded. The Lifestyle Director will create, plan, and ...

Lifestyle Director Are you a self-motivated individual who has a passion for senior adults? Do you love planning and creating inspiring events? Are you up to the challenge to engage residents in a ...

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How much do lifestyle director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for lifestyle director in the United States is $55,631.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $64,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges a lifestyle director may face when planning community events, and how can they be addressed?

Lifestyle Directors often encounter challenges such as balancing diverse resident interests, managing budgets, and coordinating logistics with multiple vendors and staff. To address these, successful Lifestyle Directors actively seek resident feedback, plan events well in advance, and foster strong relationships with local businesses and their internal teams. Flexibility and creative problem-solving are key, as is maintaining clear communication to ensure everyone is aligned and events run smoothly.

What is the difference between Lifestyle Director vs Event Coordinator?

AspectLifestyle DirectorEvent Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant experience, certifications in hospitality or leisure managementEvent planning certifications, experience in coordinating events
Work EnvironmentLuxury resorts, senior living communities, private clubsConferences, weddings, corporate events
Employer & IndustryHospitality, senior living, private clubsEvent planning companies, venues, corporate sectors

The main difference is that a Lifestyle Director focuses on creating a comprehensive lifestyle experience for residents or clients, often in luxury or senior living settings, while an Event Coordinator specializes in planning and executing specific events. Both roles require strong organizational skills and customer service, but the Lifestyle Director has a broader scope of responsibilities related to overall lifestyle management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lifestyle director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lifestyle Director, you need experience in event planning, recreational programming, and a background in hospitality or related fields, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with scheduling software, budget management tools, and communication platforms is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and leadership abilities help build engaging programs and foster community spirit. These skills are vital to create enriching resident experiences, manage logistics efficiently, and maintain high satisfaction in residential or community settings.

What is a lifestyle director?

Lifestyle Directors are professionals who create, coordinate, and manage social, recreational, and wellness activities within residential communities, such as active adult or retirement communities. Their goal is to enhance residents' quality of life by organizing events, classes, and programs that promote social interaction, health, and engagement. Lifestyle Directors often collaborate with residents to understand their interests, plan a diverse calendar of events, and oversee the execution of these activities. They also serve as a point of contact for residents, ensuring opportunities for connection and personal growth within the community.
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Infographic showing various Lifestyle Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,631 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Lifestyle Director

Frontier Senior Living

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$21.63 - $22.36/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Frontier Senior Living rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

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Job description

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Lifestyle Director to develop and promote a strong activity program for the Forest Oak Landing, a senior living community located in San Antonio, Texas. Demonstrated success as a leader in similar settings is required of the Lifestyle Director.

Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.

The Lifestyle Director will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision of the day-to-day social, educational, recreational, spiritual, therapeutic individual and group activities, and entertainment and transportation services for the residents living at the community. This includes managing group activities, entertainment and providing transportation services for the residents living at the community. The Lifestyle Director must also be flexible and willing to work shift assigned, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; problem-solving, conflict management, budgeting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, implement and supervise activities to suit a variety of interests and skill levels for the residents using resident comments and input. Activities may include, but are not limited to: parties, games, weekly exercises, church services, book reading and clubs, crafts, baking and cooking, outside entertainment, travel and transportation, special activities at holidays, fundraisers for specific projects, and resident's birthdays and anniversaries
  • Effectively encourage and actively promote resident participation in activities/social services through internal, formal and informal communication networks
  • Plan "In-community" seminars or lecture series' quarterly for residents, families, and friends
  • Involve and assist the Residents Council and Resident Meetings by playing a key role in their monthly meetings
  • Participate in local activity planners association. Cooperate and exchange ideas and calendars with Lifestyle Directors in affiliated retirement communities
  • Develop programs, activities, seminars, and lectures for the monthly calendar. Print, mail and post the activities calendars to keep all residents and the community aware of the activities going on at the community. Edit and publish the monthly newsletter. Distribute and mail to all residents, prospective residents, family members, community contacts, and employees to keep them informed of things going on at the community
  • Assist at the front desk and cover for missing staff members when necessary
  • Represent the community by giving tours and marketing the community as needed
  • Perform such other tasks as may be required from time-to-time

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace

Other Requirements:

  • Must possess a current state-specific driver's license and appropriate driving record and have transportation at their disposal.
  • A willingness to learn basic photography and writing for social media posts
  • Good communication skills, verbal and written; English language skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff, and to understand written and verbal instructions.
  • Compassion for elderly.
  • Self-motivation.

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