Lifestyle Director

Cape Coral, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

performance-based incentives

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Job Description

This position is for a Lifestyle Director within a dynamic community setting, typically part of homeowner associations, active adult communities, senior living communities, country clubs, resorts, or similar hospitality environments. The Lifestyle Director role involves creating, planning, promoting, and executing programs, events, activities, and experiences that enhance resident satisfaction and foster community engagement. The establishment values a vibrant, inclusive community culture by offering diverse recreational, social, educational, wellness, and cultural opportunities that strengthen community bonds and increase participation.

As the primary architect of the resident experience, the Lifestyle Director collaborates closely with residents, vendors, community partners, and internal departments. The role includes managing an annual calendar of lifestyle and events programming, maintaining relationships with local businesses and entertainers, and overseeing budgets to deliver high-quality events. Responsibilities also encompass marketing and communication efforts to promote activities and ensure residents are well-informed. This position requires a creative and energetic individual who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Lifestyle Director will supervise coordinators, staff, volunteers, and contractors, ensuring all programming aligns with the community’s lifestyle vision. This position offers a competitive salary with potential performance-based incentives tied to revenue-generating lifestyle initiatives.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, recreation management, event management, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field preferred
minimum of 3-5 years of experience in community programming, event planning, hospitality, recreation, lifestyle management, or related fields
experience working within homeowner associations, active adult communities, senior living communities, country clubs, resorts, or hospitality environments preferred
strong event planning and project management skills
excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking abilities
ability to build relationships and engage diverse audiences
strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
budget management and vendor negotiation experience
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication platforms
ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for community events
ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry event materials up to 25 pounds
ability to work both indoors and outdoors during community events
ability to set up and break down event spaces and equipment
creative and energetic mindset

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, recreation management, event management, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field preferred
minimum of 3-5 years of experience in community programming, event planning, hospitality, recreation, lifestyle management, or related fields
experience working within homeowner associations, active adult communities, senior living communities, country clubs, resorts, or hospitality environments preferred
strong event planning and project management skills
excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking abilities
demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage diverse audiences
strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
budget management and vendor negotiation experience
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication platforms
experience with social media management and content creation preferred
ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for community events
creative, energetic, and customer-service-oriented mindset

Job Duties

Develop and manage a comprehensive annual lifestyle and events calendar
plan, coordinate, and execute community events, social gatherings, educational programs, wellness initiatives, clubs, and special activities
research emerging lifestyle trends and implement innovative programming to enhance resident engagement
coordinate event logistics including venue setup, entertainment, catering, rentals, permits, and vendor management
oversee event budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality experiences
evaluate program effectiveness through resident feedback, participation metrics, and satisfaction surveys
build strong relationships with residents and community stakeholders
facilitate resident committees, clubs, and volunteer programs
encourage resident involvement and leadership opportunities within community programs
address resident inquiries, concerns, and requests related to lifestyle programming
foster a welcoming and inclusive community culture
promote community events through newsletters, websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, digital signage, and other communication channels
create engaging content and marketing materials to maximize participation
collaborate with marketing teams to showcase community lifestyle offerings and success stories
maintain an accurate and up-to-date community events calendar
develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, entertainers, instructors, sponsors, and community organizations
negotiate contracts and service agreements with vendors
secure sponsorships and partnerships to enhance programming and offset event expenses
prepare and manage annual operating budgets for lifestyle programming
maintain records, reports, contracts, participation data, and event evaluations
ensure compliance with community policies, safety procedures, and risk management standards
coordinate with maintenance, security, food service, and other departments to support event execution
supervise lifestyle coordinators, activity staff, volunteers, and contractors as assigned