Wellness Director

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

Description

Job Overview

As the Wellness Director you’ll be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of wellness, fitness, and recreational programs that promote the physical, emotional, and social well‑being of residents. This role oversees all aspects of the community's fitness center operations and wellness initiatives, ensuring a positive and engaging environment for all participants.

Your Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and manage fitness instructors and substitute teachers.
• Ensure all staff maintain current certifications and complete required documentation.
• Manage instructor payroll and process invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Plan, promote, and execute wellness and community events
• Oversee the development and implementation of wellness and recreational programs tailored to residents' diverse needs.
• Provide complimentary fitness center orientations to new and existing residents.
• Design personalized workout programs to meet individual fitness goals.
• Offer guidance and assistance with fitness equipment usage.
• Ability to work with 55+ demographic.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and supply inventory of the fitness center.
• Ensure fitness equipment is in good working order and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Produce wellness-related content for newsletters and the community website.
• Send out weekly communications regarding class schedules, instructor substitutions, pop-up classes, and new offerings.
• Teach regular fitness classes and serve as a substitute when necessary.
• Organize/Run weekly wellness clinics or small group training etc.

Skills & Qualifications

• Group Fitness Certification
• CPR & First Aide Certification
• Personal Trainer Certification (optional)
• Senior Fitness Specialty Certification (optional)
• Knowledgeable about fitness equipment and how to set up a workout program for older adults.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances.
• For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties

What We Offer

As a full‑time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$29.00 - $34.00 per hour

Disclaimer Statement

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.