Wellness Specialist II - Full Time - Walker Place

Schedule

Full Time
80 hours/pay period
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Pay

Range: $19 - $25/hour (non-exempt), based on experience, qualifications, and location.

About the Role

As a Wellness Specialist II, you’ll play a key role in empowering older adults to maintain strength, balance, and overall fitness. You’ll design and lead engaging group and one-on-one exercise programs, oversee fitness center operations, and collaborate with rehabilitation teams to ensure holistic wellness support.

Responsibilities

• Lead Customized Fitness Programs – Design and implement individualized and group exercise programs tailored to older adults’ needs, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and engagement.
• Provide Direct Training and Assessments – Conduct fitness assessments, develop wellness plans, and lead one-on-one training sessions to support strength, balance, and functional mobility.
• Support Rehabilitation and Wellness – Collaborate with therapy and medical teams to assess customer progress, make referrals when appropriate, and ensure a seamless continuum of care.
• Educate and Innovate – Develop and pilot new fitness programs, lead wellness initiatives, mentor interns, and assist in professional training to enhance team capabilities.
• Maintain Safety and Engagement – Supervise the fitness floor, ensure cleanliness and equipment maintenance, and foster an encouraging, customer-focused environment that inspires participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a fitness professional, preferably working with older adults.
• Current BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Energetic, self-directed, and highly motivated with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to engage, educate, and inspire participants in a variety of wellness programs.
• Ability to pass state mandated background check.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with residents, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with residents, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with employer-matched retirement
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth with scholarships, training, and professional development
• Work-life benefits and modern technology that make your day easier

Other

This Job Also Requires:

• Ability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with residents, staff, and visitors.

Additional Details

Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt
Department: Wellness
Travel Requirements: No

Vivie is an equal opportunity employer.