Wellness Specialist II - 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.

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. 

At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.