Wellness Program Manager

Inspiring New Year, New Opportunity: Wellness Program Manager at The Village at Orchard Ridge

Salary range: $52,000 – $71,240 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and professional expertise.

You’ve already proven that you can design and lead wellness programs that transform lives. Now, you’re ready for a place where your passion for well-being can truly make a difference. As the Wellness Program Manager at The Village at Orchard Ridge, you’ll shape a community-wide culture of wellness, belonging, and vitality for residents and team members alike — all within a faith-inspired, not-for-profit setting that invests deeply in people and purpose.

Here, you’ll do more than plan fitness classes or health programs — you’ll cultivate a holistic wellness experience that nurtures body, mind, and spirit across a vibrant Life Plan Community in Winchester, Virginia.  Embrace the opportunity to lead, inspire, and grow in an environment that champions health, faith, and service as you help every individual thrive in the new year and beyond.

What Makes It Different for You

• You’ll lead wellness in a not-for-profit environment, where resources are reinvested into residents, team members, and innovative well-being initiatives


• You’ll partner with a mission-driven leadership team that uses faith-inspired values as a guide while welcoming people of every background and belief


• You’ll have the resources of National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) to support creative wellness programs, staff training, and outreach collaborations

Make Wellness Come Alive

On any given day, you might collaborate with culinary and clinical teams on healthy dining programs, lead a mindfulness session for residents, partner with physical therapy and life enrichment to design personalized fitness plans, and connect with local health organizations to expand community wellness partnerships.

The results of your leadership will show up in resident vitality, team engagement, and a sense of joy that infuses the whole Orchard Ridge community.

In This Role, You Will:

• Direct and grow all wellness initiatives, including fitness, aquatics, spiritual, and emotional programs.


• Partner with clinical and lifestyle teams to promote holistic health across the community.


• Manage a team of wellness professionals; cultivate excellence and innovation in program delivery.


• Oversee wellness budgets and facilities, ensuring sustainable, high-quality program offerings.


• Represent The Village at Orchard Ridge in regional wellness partnerships and events.

What You Bring

• Certification(s), bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in wellness/fitness related and/or business management field


• Experience in working with senior adults (geriatric population) with additional experience in fitness and/or programming preferred


• Experience in a management or supervisory position preferred


• Preferred certifications to include: First Aid/CPR/AED, CPO, Lifeguard


• National fitness certifications as group fitness instructor and/or personal trainer


• Experience in designing, implementing and evaluating wellness programs


• Proficient with Microsoft Suite


• Ability to read, write and speak well using the English language


• Proven ability to lead teams, develop engaging wellness experiences, and achieve measurable outcomes related to participation, satisfaction, and health improvement.


• Knowledge of gerontology, adaptive fitness, and holistic wellness principles.


• Empathetic communication and leadership abilities with a genuine passion for helping older adults live purposeful, active lives.

Why This Role Matters

In this position, you’ll be a catalyst for well-being — helping residents and team members alike embrace vitality and purpose at every age. With the support of NLCS, you’ll have the tools, autonomy, and inspiration to build one of the region’s leading models for whole-person wellness.

What We Offer

Culture defines who we are. At NLCS, we foster transparency, inclusion, and empowerment — where everyone is valued for who they are and what they bring. We also invest in your well-being with:

• Up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year


• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Employer-paid life and disability coverage


• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities


• Recognition programs, wellness incentives, and discounted meals


• Pet insurance and holistic well-being benefits

At The Village at Orchard Ridge, you’re more than a Wellness Manager — you’re the heart of a community dedicated to celebrating well-being at every stage of life.

Apply today and bring your wellness vision to life with NLCS!