Wellness Specialist II - Walker Place

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Why You’ll Love Working at Vivie

· Competitive pay with employer-matched retirement and pay-on-demand

· 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

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.

As a Wellness Specialist II, you will:

• 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.
• Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This job also requires:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt
• Department: Wellness
• Travel Requirements: No
• This role does not include supervisory responsibilities

Vivie is an equal opportunity employer.