Senior Wellness Director - Fitness & Community Programs

FirstService Residential; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Wellness Director in Apex, NC to plan and lead wellness, fitness, and recreational programs for residents. You’ll oversee the fitness center and wellness initiatives to create a positive and engaging environment for all participants.

You will recruit and manage instructors, ensure certifications, design personalized programs for older adults, and provide orientations. This exempt full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Group fitness certification is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Personal Trainer certification is optional but preferred.
• Senior Fitness specialty certification is optional.
• Knowledgeable about fitness equipment and how to set up workouts for older adults.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and manage fitness instructors and substitute teachers.
• Ensure all staff maintain current certifications and required documentation.
• Manage instructor payroll and process invoices accurately.
• Plan, promote, and execute wellness and community events.
• Oversee development and implementation of wellness programs for residents.
• Provide fitness center orientations to new and existing residents.
• Design personalized workout programs for residents.
• Guide on fitness equipment usage and safety.
• Work with 55+ residents and adapt programs accordingly.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and inventory of the fitness center.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Create wellness content for newsletters and the community website.
• Send weekly notices about class schedules and new offerings.
• Teach regular fitness classes and substitute when needed.
• Organize weekly wellness clinics or small group trainings.

Skills

Group Fitness Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Personal Trainer Certification

Senior Fitness Specialty Certification

Knowledgeable about fitness equipment

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FirstService Residential is seeking a Wellness Director in Apex, NC to plan and lead wellness, fitness, and recreational programs for residents. You’ll oversee the fitness center and wellness initiatives to create a positive and engaging environment for all participants.

You will recruit and manage instructors, ensure certifications, design personalized programs for older adults, and provide orientations. This exempt full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact