CEO In Training (CIT)

Deercreekseniorliving; California (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking entrepreneurial leaders for its CEO-in-Training program based in California. This full-time position offers immersive training across various operational functions, engaging with department heads and community staff.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of leadership experience, proven success in team building, and a passion for senior living. Compensation starts at $90,000, with incentives available upon transitioning to an Executive Director role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in any industry.
• Proven success in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to inspire and deliver measurable results.
• Must obtain any required state licensing during the CIT program.

Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive, on-the-job training across operational, care, and administrative functions.
• Shadow department heads and front-line staff to understand community life.
• Lead real-time projects and contribute to improvements.
• Study state regulations and best practices in senior living.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Vision setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or MHA

Job description

About the Opportunity

Pinnacle, part of The Pennant Group family, is seeking entrepreneurial leaders with proven results in building and leading exceptional teams and a passion for the senior living industry. The CEO‑in‑Training (CIT) Program is a salaried, full‑time training program lasting 3–6 months, designed to prepare outstanding leaders to potentially run an assisted living, independent living, or memory care community.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive, on‑the‑job training across operational, care, and administrative functions.
• Shadow department heads and front‑line staff to understand the day‑to‑day rhythm of community life.
• Take the lead on real‑time projects and contribute to meaningful improvements within your host community.
• Study relevant state regulations and best practices in senior living operations.
• Align leadership and interpersonal skills with Pinnacle’s core values and mission.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in any industry.
• Proven success in building and leading high‑performing teams.
• Ability to inspire, set vision, and deliver measurable results.
• Must obtain any required state licensing during the CIT program (varies by state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field a plus).
• Experience in operations, financial management or business development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a heart for service.

Location: Onsite in California

Compensation: $90,000+ with opportunity for incentive once you transition to the Executive Director role.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.