Wellness Specialist II - Full Time - Walker Place

Vivie Career•Minneapolis, MN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Wellness Specialist II, you’ll play a key role in empowering older adults to maintain strength, balance, and overall fitness. You’ll design and lead engaging group and one-on-one exercise programs, oversee fitness center operations, and collaborate with rehabilitation teams to ensure holistic wellness support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
2+ years of experience as a fitness professional, preferably working with older adults.
Current BLS certification required.
Energetic, self-directed, and highly motivated with strong customer service skills.
Ability to engage, educate, and inspire participants in a variety of wellness programs.
Ability to pass state mandated background check.
Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Design and implement individualized and group exercise programs tailored to older adults’ needs, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and engagement.
Conduct fitness assessments, develop wellness plans, and lead one-on-one training sessions to support strength, balance, and functional mobility.
Collaborate with therapy and medical teams to assess customer progress, make referrals when appropriate, and ensure a seamless continuum of care.
Develop and pilot new fitness programs, lead wellness initiatives, mentor interns, and assist in professional training to enhance team capabilities.
Supervise the fitness floor, ensure cleanliness and equipment maintenance, and foster an encouraging, customer-focused environment that inspires participation.
Other Duties as Assigned