Fitness and Wellness Coordinator

Wellness Coordinator

Regency Senior Living is looking for a Wellness Coordinator to develop and lead wellness programs that support residents' physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being.

This role combines fitness, resident engagement, education, and collaboration to help residents stay active, improve mobility, and maintain quality of life.

Why Join Regency?

At Regency Senior Living, we know great communities start with strong teams. Our management team is invested not only in the success of each community, but also in the growth of each team member as an individual. We want team members to feel supported, encouraged, and equipped to grow in their roles.

We offer:

• Health insurance options for eligible employees
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match & immediate vesting
• Supplemental benefit options
• Supportive leadership and a team-focused culture
• Meaningful work serving seniors and their families

About the Role

As a Wellness Coordinator, you will develop, implement, and oversee resident wellness programs; lead fitness and wellness activities; monitor participation and outcomes; and work closely with nursing, life enrichment, dietary, and rehabilitation providers to support resident quality of life.

What You'll Do

• Develop and lead group exercise classes appropriate for older adults
• Conduct wellness assessments to identify resident interests, abilities, goals, and functional needs
• Create individualized wellness plans based on resident goals and functional abilities
• Coordinate walking clubs, balance classes, stretching programs, strength-training activities, and other mobility-focused programs
• Promote fall-prevention and mobility-enhancement initiatives
• Encourage resident participation in wellness activities and help residents set personal health and wellness goals
• Meet with new residents during move-in to discuss wellness opportunities and complete wellness assessments
• Work closely with nursing staff and outside therapy providers to support residents who may benefit from wellness programming, including after discharge from therapy
• Communicate resident concerns or changes in condition to appropriate clinical staff and participate in resident care conferences as requested
• Provide educational presentations on healthy aging, nutrition, fall prevention, arthritis management, heart health, memory wellness, and stress reduction
• Maintain participation records and track wellness metrics, including program attendance, resident participation, fall rates, satisfaction scores, and functional improvement measures

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Wellness, Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with older adults preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtainable within 90 days
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• Knowledge of senior wellness and fitness programming
• Ability to lead exercise classes and demonstrate exercises for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to stand and walk for extended periods

Success in the Role

Key measures of success may include:

• Resident wellness participation above 70%
• New resident wellness assessments completed within 7 days
• Reduction in falls
• Resident satisfaction scores
• Average daily attendance at exercise programs
• Family satisfaction related to resident activity level

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping older adults stay active, engaged, and well, we would love to meet you. Apply today and grow with Regency Senior Living.

Regency Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Fitness/Physical Therapy: 1 year (Required)
• personal fitness: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person