I am lucky enough to have a job where I can literally roll out of bed, go straight to work (to workout), then shower and get ready for my day. I spend 2-3 hours responding to emails about anything from special fitness programs, to guest speaker requests, to correspondence with the trainers and instructors who work for me. Some days I set up for special events, or write workout and fitness programs. It's ever changing, which is why I enjoy my job so much.
CAREER
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$116,350
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-1.8% (little or no change)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Fitness and Wellness Coordinators Do
Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.
Other Job Titles Fitness and Wellness Coordinators May Have
Executive Wellness Programs Director, Fitness Coordinator, Fitness Director, Fitness Supervisor, Fitness and Wellness Director, Group Fitness Manager (GFM), Wellness Director, Wellness Officer
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Every day is different. I talk with people about what they need to work on, whether that's physical, mental, emotional. If it's coaching, I'm focusing on the whole person, diet and exercise are the last thing on my plan with someone. Every wellness coach and yoga instructor has a different approach. Find what your niche is and go for it!
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Manage or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.
- Provide individual support or counseling in general wellness or nutrition.
- Supervise fitness or wellness specialists, such as fitness instructors, nutritionists, or health educators.
- Conduct needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
- Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's Degree (71%)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Graduate
Public Health, General
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Anthropology, General
Certification / License
Wellness Coaching
Vocational
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Bachelor
Psychology
Vocational
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Time management and scheduling are helpful. I have a busy schedule and work with a lot of content deadlines, so I'm always writing out schedules and goals. Self-awareness is also paramount in my work because I can't help others if I'm not in tune with myself.
Personal Training Certification, varied internship experience, i.e. physical therapy office aide, sports enhancement, general fitness, elderly populations, and after school fitness programs.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
Be an intern! 9 times out of 10, I hire someone who worked really hard as an intern. Get yourself out there. You may think that you have no time in your schedule to volunteer or intern for a university recreation center, private gym, fitness center, or sports enhancement facility, but even just a few hours a week will get you ahead. Potential employers want to see that you've been proactive about your future career by making sacrifices and doing the things others aren't willing to do.
Everyone
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