Health and Wellness Director Jobs

Health and Wellness Director jobs are open across corporate wellness programs, senior living communities, hospitals, and fitness and recreation organizations, at every level from coordinator-to-director to executive, with specializations in employee wellness, lifestyle programming, and community health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles432+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerWalmart
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type70% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Health & Wellness Specialist (On-Site EMT/Medic)
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Health & Wellness Specialist (On-Site EMT/Medic)
JobSiteCare
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
CPR Certification
11-50

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Health and Wellness Studio Manager Multi Unit
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Health and Wellness Studio Manager Multi Unit
Stretch Zone
Greenville, South Carolina
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Sales
$40k - $45k/yr
201-500

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Health and Wellness Studio Manager Multi Unit
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Health and Wellness Studio Manager Multi Unit
Stretch Zone
Mooresville, North Carolina
Accounting
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$40k - $45k/yr
201-500

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Health and Wellness Studio Manager Multi Unit
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Health and Wellness Studio Manager Multi Unit
Stretch Zone
Cornelius, North Carolina
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$40k - $45k/yr
201-500

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Principal Associate, Health & Wellness (H&W) Benefits
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Principal Associate, Health & Wellness (H&W) Benefits
Capital One
Richmond, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Health and Wellness Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Walmart26
  • Brookdale Senior Living19
  • YMCA13
  • Ramp Health9
  • Allegheny Health Network9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Non-Profit & Social Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in health and wellness director jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in health promotion, public health, kinesiology, or a related field
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified Wellness Practitioner credential
  • Experience designing and managing wellness or health promotion programs for large populations
  • Proficiency with wellness platform software and health risk assessment tools
  • Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets, vendor contracts, and cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements as applied to employee or population health data

Tips for Your Health and Wellness Director Job Search

Tailor your resume to program outcomes

Health and wellness director roles prioritize measurable results over job duties. Reframe each bullet around outcomes you drove, such as participation rates, biometric screening improvements, or cost reductions in a corporate wellness program. Generic wellness experience won't stand out.

Lead with your certifications upfront

Certifications like CHES, CWWPM, or ACE are often filtering criteria in applicant tracking systems. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reads your experience or education.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists health and wellness director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Match your application to the employer type

A corporate wellness director role prioritizes ROI and benefits integration, while a senior living or nonprofit role emphasizes care coordination and community engagement. Rewrite your summary and top bullet points for each employer type rather than sending one universal resume.

Prepare a program portfolio before interviews

Many hiring panels ask candidates to walk through a wellness initiative they built from scratch. Bring a one-page program overview, participation data, and a before-and-after snapshot for at least two programs you led. Committees remember tangible examples.

Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else

Before discussing compensation, clarify the reporting structure, budget authority, and staffing level. Health and wellness director roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, and accepting a title without operational control limits your ability to deliver results and advance.

Health and Wellness Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most health and wellness directors?

The companies hiring the most health and wellness directors right now include Walmart, Brookdale Senior Living, and YMCA, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate employers, senior living operators, and large health systems consistently post the highest volume of these roles.

How many health and wellness director jobs are remote?

About 30% of health and wellness director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in corporate employee wellness roles where program delivery is digital. On-site or hybrid arrangements are standard in senior living, fitness facilities, hospitals, and community health settings that require in-person program management.

How do you become a health and wellness director?

Start with a bachelor's degree in health promotion, public health, kinesiology, or a closely related field, then pursue a master's degree if you're targeting hospital systems or large corporate employers. Earn a recognized credential such as CHES or a wellness coaching certification. Build your experience through coordinator or specialist roles, taking ownership of program design, data tracking, and budget management before moving into director-level positions.

Can I get a health and wellness director job with limited experience?

Yes, but you'll need to compensate with targeted credentials and demonstrable program ownership. Candidates who move from coordinator or specialist roles into director positions most successfully are those who can show they ran a wellness initiative end-to-end, not just supported one. Volunteer program leadership, community health projects, and fitness facility management all count as relevant experience when framed around outcomes rather than tasks.

What does the health and wellness director interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with operations leaders, HR benefits staff, and sometimes a medical or clinical director. Finalists are often asked to present a sample wellness program or strategic plan to the committee. Senior living and hospital employers may also conduct a site tour or a meeting with frontline staff as part of the final round.

Where can I find and apply to health and wellness director jobs?

You can find and apply to health and wellness director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that fit your background, then apply directly to each one that matches your experience and location preferences.

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