Wellness Specialist

Wellness Specialist at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors? At Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, we are guided by our Core Values—Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Creativity which shape how we care for residents, support families, and work together as a team. Hunters Woods at Trails Edge is seeking an energetic, passionate, and certified Wellness Specialist to lead engaging fitness and wellness programs designed specifically for older adults. This role plays a vital part in promoting physical health, independence, and overall well-being within our vibrant senior living community. If you love motivating others, creating meaningful connections, and helping seniors live exceptionally every day — we’d love to meet you. What Solera Offers You A growing company with opportunities for career advancement Immediate pay access — no more waiting for payday Tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth Comprehensive medical benefits with discounted gym memberships Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid holidays and paid time off Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Perks and employee discount programs Position Summary The Wellness Specialist is responsible for designing and leading safe, effective, and engaging group fitness classes tailored to senior residents in independent living, assisted living, and memory care settings. This role partners closely with the Life Enrichment team to support holistic wellness programming. Key Responsibilities Lead group fitness classes such as strength training, balance, flexibility, stretching, chair exercise, and low‑impact cardio Develop fitness programming appropriate for varying ability levels Manage the community fitness center, including equipment oversight, safety monitoring, and resident instruction on proper exercise technique and machine use Ensure resident safety by modifying exercises as needed Conduct basic wellness assessments when appropriate Encourage participation and build positive relationships with residents Support community wellness events and special programming Maintain accurate attendance and participation records Uphold all safety standards and emergency response protocols Physical Requirements Ability to demonstrate exercises and proper form Ability to stand, bend, lift light fitness equipment, and move throughout the community Ability to assist residents safely when needed Qualifications Kinesiology certification required Experience leading fitness classes for older adults strongly preferred CPR / First Aid certification (or ability to obtain) Strong communication and motivational skills Passion for working with seniors Ability to adapt programming to meet individual needs At Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, we’ve partnered with MemoMate, an AI‑powered virtual interviewer, to make the first step in our hiring process simple, convenient, and engaging for all candidates. Hunters Woods at Trails Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Hunters Woods at Trails Edge strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr