Wellness Manager Jobs in California

Wellness Manager jobs in California concentrate in corporate headquarters, large health systems, and university campuses, with the state ranking among the most active markets in the country for this role at every level from coordinator to senior director. The heaviest hiring happens in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Apple, and UC San Diego Health maintain large workforce wellness programs. The most in-demand specialties are employee benefits and mental health programming, occupational health compliance, and integrated fitness and chronic disease prevention. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerPNC Financial Services
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring12
Work type88% On-site
Top industryFashion

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Store Manager / Brand Ambassador – AI Wellness Clinic
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Store Manager / Brand Ambassador – AI Wellness Clinic
Younger World Wellness Center
San Gabriel, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$5,000 - $8,000/yr
On-Site

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Fitness and Wellness Manager
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Fitness and Wellness Manager
Elevation Corporate Health
Los Angeles, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $72k/yr
CPR Certification

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Wellness clinic consultant/general manager
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Wellness clinic consultant/general manager
Glendora Recovery Center
Claremont, California
Accounting
$35 - $150/hr
Hybrid

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The People Concern
Senior Program Manager - Wellness Center
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The People Concern
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Senior Program Manager - Wellness Center
The People Concern
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Educational Administration
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$77k - $85k/yr
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Membership Sales Manager (Fitness and Wellness Industry)
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Membership Sales Manager (Fitness and Wellness Industry)
StretchLab Mission Viejo
Newport Beach, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
On-Site

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Wellness Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
7 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
San Jose
1 job
Claremont
1 job
Elk Grove
1 job
San Diego
1 job
San Gabriel
1 job
Redwood City
1 job
Santa Monica
1 job

Wellness Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

PNC Financial Services
PNC Financial Services5 open roles
The People Concern
The People Concern3 open roles
Alo
Alo1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Fashion & Apparel

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in wellness manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, kinesiology, health education, or a related field
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) credential
  • Experience designing and managing employee wellness or population health programs
  • Proficiency with wellness platforms, health risk assessment tools, and data reporting
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multi-site programs
  • Knowledge of California occupational health regulations and ADA compliance requirements

Wellness Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a wellness manager in California?

Most wellness manager roles in California require a bachelor's degree in public health, kinesiology, health promotion, or a related field, though many senior positions prefer a master's degree. California does not issue a state-specific wellness manager license, but employers consistently require nationally recognized credentials such as the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), awarded through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, or the Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) through the National Wellness Institute.

Which companies hire wellness managers in California?

California wellness manager roles are posted by PNC Financial Services, The People Concern, and Alo and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large tech campuses, integrated health systems, and self-insured public employers create especially consistent demand for in-house wellness leadership.

Which California cities have the most wellness manager jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose have the most wellness manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco generate the largest share of postings because of their concentration of Fortune 500 corporate campuses and major academic medical centers, while San Diego's biotech corridor and UCSD Health system drive demand in that market.

Are there remote wellness manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based roles because wellness managers often oversee on-site programming, vendor appointments, and in-person health screenings. About 13% of wellness manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the remote-eligible work concentrating in benefits administration, program strategy, and data analysis rather than direct delivery.

How can I get hired as a wellness manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a wellness coordinator or health educator role first, then building toward a manager title. Large California health systems like Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health post community health educator and population health coordinator openings that accept candidates without prior management experience. County public health departments across Los Angeles, Alameda, and San Diego Counties hire entry-level health program assistants. Earning the CHES credential while in an adjacent role such as HR benefits specialist, occupational health technician, or fitness coordinator strengthens a candidacy meaningfully for California employers.

Where can I find and apply to wellness manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to wellness manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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