CEO In Training (CIT)

Deercreekseniorliving; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking entrepreneurial leaders for the CEO-in-Training (CIT) Program based in Nevada. This full-time role involves immersive training across operations and administration, perfect for those with leadership experience. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate a commitment to building successful teams. Compensation starts at $80,000 with potential incentives as the role transitions to Executive Director.

The position is onsite but open to applicants willing to relocate. Join a growing family committed to revolutionizing the senior living experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive, on-the-job training across operational, care, and administrative functions.
• Contribute to meaningful improvements within the host community.
• Study relevant state regulations and best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team building

Vision delivery

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (MBA, MHA, or related field a plus)

Job description

Overview

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 that prepares leaders to run one of our assisted living, independent living, or memory care communities.

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.
• Takes the lead on real‑time projects and contributes to meaningful improvements within the 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 Nevada. Open to relocation based on available opportunities.

Compensation

$80,000+ with the opportunity for incentive with transition to the Executive Director Role.

About Us

Pinnacle Senior Living, a portfolio company of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is redefining the senior living experience with a commitment to personalized care, vibrant communities, and empowered local leadership. As part of the Pennant family—a growing national network with over 250 affiliated locations across 17 states— we operate with the independence and flexibility that allow our local leaders to truly make a difference.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.