Living Well Manager - La Posada at Pusch Ridge

Join Us in Shaping a Vibrant New Community!

Are you passionate about inspiring others to live their best lives? We’re seeking an energetic and visionary Living Well Manager to help lead the launch of our brand-new upscale independent retirement community in beautiful Oro Valley, AZ. Reporting directly to the Executive VP, this full-time role is an incredible opportunity to be part of something from the ground up-designing and delivering innovative programs that embrace the seven dimensions of health and well-being: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Environmental, Vocational, Social, and Spiritual health.

Why Join La Posada at Pusch Ridge?

At La Posada at Pusch Ridge, we foster a rewarding and inspiring work environment where employees feel valued and supported. We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program for employees commuting over 15 miles

Essential Functions

• Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of resident wellness programs and services.
• Leads and directly supervises assigned team members of our wellness program, incorporating the tenets of excellent customer service.
• Uses tools to monitor resident wellness outcomes to measure and monitor team health and well-being improvement.
• Identifies, develops, and implements a broad, well-rounded health, fitness, and wellness program that coordinates with the overall strategy and goals of the organization set by the senior team that stretches across a continuum of needs and programs.
• Collaborates with program directors to address ongoing fitness and advance the understanding of wellness and well-being to internal customers (both residents and employees).
• Ensures a focus on social, physical, spiritual, nutritional, emotional, vocational, and intellectual well-being. Promotes programs that are tailored to individual needs as well as services that can be deployed to larger groups of persons where appropriate.
• Develops outcome measurement tools and reports tied to resident wellness programming. Collects and communicates data regarding staff participation in some of the dimensions of wellness provided for employees.
• Utilizes data to continuously improve programs and to identify areas for future improvement/ growth.
• Provides one-on-one coaching, or in group sessions for residents and employees.
• Conducts or facilitates educational/training sessions or seminars on wellness.
• Acts as the liaison with the vendors providing technology for wellness programs.
• Prepares and implements budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing, or maintenance plans.
• Recommends or approves new program or service offerings to promote health and wellness activities which are cost effective and applicable to a wide breadth of participants.
• Responds to requests from residents, officers, management, employees, and other participants for information about wellness programs or services.
• Selects and supervise contractors: such as event hosts or health, fitness, and wellness practitioners.
• Conducts surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, health and wellness and fitness programs, events, or services. Provides input and ideas to senior management regarding wellness on employee, resident, and customer surveys.
• Collaborates with marketing to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in health and wellness programs.
• Develop and maintain the overall calendar for all health and wellness programs and activities for staff.
• Communicates effectively and proactively with senior management to facilitate participation and engagement of residents and staff in La Posada’s health and wellness initiatives.

Competencies

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Innovation: innovative thinking skills.
• Demonstrated passion for senior and individual well-being.
• Leadership - Ability to identify and utilize the gifts and talents of the wellness team members. Able to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Confidentiality - Ability to maintain confidentiality of written and spoken word.
• Creative -Ability to support the organization's vision for wellness through creative development of programs and services.
• Self-starter - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project Management - Experience in general areas of organizational planning and social functions.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Computer skills - Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data and information to manage assigned resources and influence others to change behaviors.

Skills and Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Experience: 5 year’s related, progressive experience; demonstrated expertise in developing wellness and fitness programs.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data and information to manage assigned resources.
• Certificates & Licenses: First Aid, CPR/AED and National Fitness certification.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and help create a community where wellness and purpose thrive, we’d love to hear from you.