Director of Wellness
Sterling Estates, Marietta, GA, United States
Sterling Estates of West Cobb, 3165 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
Job Description Sterling Estates is seeking a Director of Wellness.
Sterling Estates of West Cobb Senior Living was voted Best Senior Community in Cobb County in 2025 and for the last 7 years in a row! We are currently hiring a Wellness Director to lead our incredible Wellness team.
The Wellness Director motivates, inspires and encourages all residents to exercise their bodies and minds. This position reports to the Executive Director and is not an entry level position or nursing position. The Wellness director should have a passion for working with older adults. If you meet or exceed the following job duties, we would love to hear from you.
Job duties include, but not limited to:
Teach group exercise classes to residents in gym and in indoor pool, if needed
Design and progress personal training program for residents
Coordinate and arrange yearly assessments for our residents, including recruiting interns from Kennesaw State University to assist.
Lead the Wellness team in all daily tasks and create new content
Create and manage schedule to always have the department fully staffed including holiday coverage. Ensure staff is wearing appropriate uniforms and following all code of conducts guidelines.
Delegate all necessary tasks to team members
Motivate all residents to exercise
Manage pool chemicals and supplies daily
Design new Wellness classes
Implement social Wellness events monthly, coordinating with Activities/Life Enrichment department.
Set up all appointments and manage all paperwork for outside vendors including podiatrist visits, audiologist visits, wellness checks and massages from massage therapist.
Oversea community water aerobics instructor and program
Oversee integrated therapy using our pool
Prepare and present lectures on various health topics to residents
Organized research projects and collect data with Kennesaw State University
Write articles on Wellness for local publications
Provide regular Wellness updates to Partners and Executive Director
Manage Wellness budget
Create and utilize evidence-based exercise programs for our residents
Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate patience and maturity in difficult situations, be confident of skills and have a willingness to learn new procedures. Successful candidates must possess the ability to take on multiple responsibilities within the community and be able to work together as a team to share their genuine compassion and care with those for whom we are privileged to work.
This full-time position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including optional medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, accident, and cancer insurance, 401K and paid vacation (40 hours paid time off in year one).
1-3 years of experience working with older adults
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, public health or related field
Preferred qualifications:
ACSM certified physiologist
Certified personal trainer or group fitness instructor through ACE, ACSM or IFTA.
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Job Description Sterling Estates is seeking a Director of Wellness.
Sterling Estates of West Cobb Senior Living was voted Best Senior Community in Cobb County in 2025 and for the last 7 years in a row! We are currently hiring a Wellness Director to lead our incredible Wellness team.
The Wellness Director motivates, inspires and encourages all residents to exercise their bodies and minds. This position reports to the Executive Director and is not an entry level position or nursing position. The Wellness director should have a passion for working with older adults. If you meet or exceed the following job duties, we would love to hear from you.
Job duties include, but not limited to:
Teach group exercise classes to residents in gym and in indoor pool, if needed
Design and progress personal training program for residents
Coordinate and arrange yearly assessments for our residents, including recruiting interns from Kennesaw State University to assist.
Lead the Wellness team in all daily tasks and create new content
Create and manage schedule to always have the department fully staffed including holiday coverage. Ensure staff is wearing appropriate uniforms and following all code of conducts guidelines.
Delegate all necessary tasks to team members
Motivate all residents to exercise
Manage pool chemicals and supplies daily
Design new Wellness classes
Implement social Wellness events monthly, coordinating with Activities/Life Enrichment department.
Set up all appointments and manage all paperwork for outside vendors including podiatrist visits, audiologist visits, wellness checks and massages from massage therapist.
Oversea community water aerobics instructor and program
Oversee integrated therapy using our pool
Prepare and present lectures on various health topics to residents
Organized research projects and collect data with Kennesaw State University
Write articles on Wellness for local publications
Provide regular Wellness updates to Partners and Executive Director
Manage Wellness budget
Create and utilize evidence-based exercise programs for our residents
Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate patience and maturity in difficult situations, be confident of skills and have a willingness to learn new procedures. Successful candidates must possess the ability to take on multiple responsibilities within the community and be able to work together as a team to share their genuine compassion and care with those for whom we are privileged to work.
This full-time position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including optional medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, accident, and cancer insurance, 401K and paid vacation (40 hours paid time off in year one).
1-3 years of experience working with older adults
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, public health or related field
Preferred qualifications:
ACSM certified physiologist
Certified personal trainer or group fitness instructor through ACE, ACSM or IFTA.
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