Wellness Director Jobs in Texas

Wellness Director jobs in Texas concentrate in senior living communities, hospital systems, and large corporate campuses, with the strongest hiring activity in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Major employers with a lasting Texas presence include CHRISTUS Health, Brookdale Senior Living, and Baylor Scott & White Health. The most in-demand specialties are corporate wellness program management, senior living activity and care coordination, and employee health and benefits administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerCivitas Senior Living
Top citySan Antonio, TX
Cities hiring29
Work type89% Remote
Top industryEducation

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Sonida Senior Living
Assistant Wellness Director
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Sonida Senior Living
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Assistant Wellness Director
Sonida Senior Living
Round Rock, Texas
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Health & Safety
Human Resources
1,001-5,000

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Avanti Senior Living
Wellness Director
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Wellness Director
Avanti Senior Living
Flower Mound, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
11-50

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Director of Health and Wellness
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Director of Health and Wellness
Cima Senior Living
Denison, Texas
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Health & Safety
Human Resources
$65k - $75k/yr
CPR Certification

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Civitas Senior Living
Assistant Wellness Director (ROAL)
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Civitas Senior Living
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Assistant Wellness Director (ROAL)
Civitas Senior Living
Red Oak, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Support
1,001-5,000

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Civitas Senior Living
Wellness Director (VVSL)
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Civitas Senior Living
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Wellness Director (VVSL)
Civitas Senior Living
Harlingen, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
1,001-5,000

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Wellness Director Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Antonio
4 jobs
Dallas
2 jobs
Houston
2 jobs
Southlake
2 jobs
Fort Worth
2 jobs
Keene
1 job
Tyler
1 job
Austin
1 job
Odessa
1 job

Wellness Director Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Civitas Senior Living
Civitas Senior Living9 open roles
IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools8 open roles
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Cima Senior Living3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in wellness director jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in health promotion, kinesiology, public health, or a related field
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) credential preferred
  • Five or more years of progressive experience managing wellness programs or teams
  • Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate employee or resident wellness initiatives
  • Strong budget management and vendor relationship skills for program operations
  • Proficiency with wellness technology platforms and health data reporting tools

Wellness Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a wellness director in Texas?

Most Texas employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in health promotion, kinesiology, public health, or a closely related field, with a relevant national credential such as the CHES issued by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing or the CWP through the National Wellness Institute. Texas does not issue a state-specific wellness director license, so employers rely on these national credentials alongside demonstrated program leadership experience to vet candidates.

Which companies hire wellness directors in Texas?

Companies currently hiring wellness directors in Texas include Civitas Senior Living, IDEA Public Schools, and Cima Senior Living, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large concentration of integrated health systems, senior living operators, and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters makes it one of the more active states for this role.

Which Texas cities have the most wellness director jobs?

San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston consistently post the most wellness director openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because of their density of major health systems, large corporate campuses, and senior living operators, while Austin's growth in technology employers and health-focused companies has added consistent demand for corporate and employee wellness leadership.

Are there remote wellness director jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Wellness directors typically oversee on-site programs, staff, and facilities, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 100% of wellness director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to involve corporate benefits program design or population health strategy work rather than direct facility or resident oversight.

How can I get hired as a wellness director in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a wellness coordinator or health educator within a Texas senior living operator or large health system such as Baylor Scott & White Health or CHRISTUS Health, both of which run structured coordinator programs. Adjacent roles in human resources benefits administration, fitness management, or community health education are common lateral moves. Earning the CHES credential early and building a portfolio of program outcomes gives candidates a measurable edge over those without formal wellness credentials.

Where can I find and apply to wellness director jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to wellness director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across senior living, health systems, and corporate employers. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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