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Success Coach

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Success Coach Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Reports to: Success Coach Lead Date: July 2026 MISSION: Futuro Health launched in 2020 to address the critical shortage of workers in the health ...

As a success coach, you will facilitate students developing, experiencing and iterating their own personalized learning plan that includes in-person, online and independent learning opportunities.

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How much do success coach jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for success coach in California is $44,109.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $50,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a success coach?

A Success Coach is a professional who works with individuals to help them set and achieve personal or professional goals. They provide guidance, support, and accountability to help clients overcome obstacles and maximize their potential. Success Coaches use a variety of strategies, such as goal-setting, time management, and motivational techniques, tailored to each client’s needs. Unlike therapists, they focus primarily on future goals and actionable steps rather than addressing past issues.

What is the difference between Success Coach vs Life Coach?

AspectSuccess CoachLife Coach
CredentialsOften certifications in coaching or personal developmentSimilar certifications, sometimes more general
Work EnvironmentCorporate, educational, or personal development settingsPrivate practice, wellness centers, or personal coaching
Employer & IndustryBusinesses, schools, or organizations focused on achievementIndividuals seeking personal growth and life balance
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on achieving goals, performance, and success strategiesFocus on overall life satisfaction and personal fulfillment

While both Success Coaches and Life Coaches aim to support personal development, Success Coaches typically concentrate on achieving specific goals and improving performance within professional or personal contexts. Life Coaches often focus on overall life balance, happiness, and personal growth. The roles overlap, but Success Coaches are more goal-oriented towards success metrics, whereas Life Coaches emphasize holistic well-being.

What is a success coach?

A success coach trains a client on how to succeed in a job or other activity. Their job duties will differ depending on where they work. A large business might use their services to train new employees to succeed within the company’s work environment, while a college might use success coaches to ensure students are doing everything they can to achieve their educational goals. A success coach may also work with individuals, spending one-on-one time with them to identify life goals and paths to success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a success coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Success Coach, you need expertise in goal-setting, motivational strategies, and personal development, often supported by a degree in counseling, psychology, or coaching certification. Familiarity with tools like client management systems, assessment software, and frameworks such as SMART goals or GROW model is typical. Exceptional listening skills, empathy, and the ability to inspire and motivate clients are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for effectively guiding clients to achieve their goals and sustaining positive, long-term change.

How does a success coach typically collaborate with other departments to support client goals?

Success Coaches often work closely with teams such as academic advisors, career counselors, and mental health professionals to provide holistic support for clients. This collaboration ensures that a client's progress is tracked from multiple perspectives and that any barriers to success are addressed promptly. Regular meetings and shared progress reports are common practices, fostering a team-based approach to client development. By maintaining strong communication with other departments, Success Coaches help ensure clients receive well-rounded support tailored to their individual needs.
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Infographic showing various Success Coach job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,109 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Success Coach

Futuro Health

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Description:


Position: Success Coach

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Success Coach Lead

Date: July 2026


MISSION: Futuro Health launched in 2020 to address the critical shortage of workers in the healthcare sector. Our nonprofit mission is to improve the health and wealth of communities by growing the largest network of allied healthcare workers in the nation. Initially funded by a significant investment from Kaiser Permanente through a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW, Futuro Health has since grown to include a portfolio of funders, grants, and contracts in support of our life changing work. Every year, thousands of diverse adults become Futuro Health Scholars and pursue training to earn their credentials for a wide array of in-demand allied healthcare roles. What sets Futuro Health apart is our comprehensive approach to supporting Futuro Health Scholars throughout their education journey and our deep expertise in the healthcare sector. We address the healthcare workforce shortage by personalizing education journeys for diverse adults to enter allied healthcare careers at low or no-cost. More on Futuro Health can be found at www.FuturoHealth.org.


OUR VALUES

  • Scholar Centered: We keep Scholars and equity at the center of our work.
  • Quality Solutions: We design quality solutions that are agile, inclusive, and scalable – for employers, partners and communities.
  • Data-Driven Innovation: We continuously improve and innovate – and use data to inform our decisions.
  • Future Focused: We look toward the future and embrace new opportunities.
  • Collaborative: We earn and maintain trust through collaboration and acting with integrity and accountability.
  • Culture Matters: We steward our culture – and empower team members to contribute meaningfully.

Why Should You Join Futuro Health: Do you seek to change lives for the better? Do you want a role in a nonprofit focused on designing solutions and bringing direct services to make a difference to Scholars, communities, and the nation? Have you shown grit when it comes to taking on challenges and pushing forward to resolution? Our team of talents share a commitment to Futuro Health’s nonprofit mission. We celebrate the opportunity to transform lives through our purpose-driven work. We bring our skillsets, a can-do attitude, and a collaborative approach to our everyday work of forging workforce development models that apply best practices. We know it takes collective effort to design adult-friendly, inclusive, agile, and scalable solutions that meet the big challenges of the day -- ranging from worker shortages, social and economic mobility, to equity in care. If these qualities speak to you, apply to become part of the Futuro Health team.


Position Summary: The Success Coach’s role is to support Futuro Health scholars throughout their educational journey. Success Coaches will assess readiness, help prepare scholars to engage in their training and provide wrap around coaching throughout the student’s technical program. Coaches will be expected to contribute towards scholar success as they progress from prospective students to graduates. The coach will need to uphold brand loyalty as a representative of Futuro Health by facilitating professional and meaningful interactions with students.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Contribute to retention, enrollment conversion, and/or career outcomes through effective coaching.
  • Manage student caseload; building relationships, identifying academic and financial concerns, and providing solutions to help students overcome obstacles for course completion.
  • Ensure all major touchpoint meetings with scholars are completed or actively scheduled.
  • Adhere to and maintain the contact cadence agreed upon with the scholar, ensuring all outreach attempts are documented and timely.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date scholar information in the database, including but not limited to regular updates of student statuses, detailed conversational notes, and secure collection of documents.
  • Use best practices and sound judgment to support students facing personal challenges, identifying and appropriately escalating crisis situations.
  • Work with scholars to develop a plan to achieve their academic and career goals while assessing their unique obstacles and opportunities for success.
  • Assist prospective students in effectively navigating admissions and enrollment processes to ensure they meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with educational partners and pathway managers, under lead supervision as necessary, to facilitate student enrollment and ensure program completion.
  • Communicate professionally with partners and students.
  • Assist team members with meetings and student outreach as needed to ensure quality standards are met consistently.
  • Meet exceptional service standards, responding in a timely manner to voicemails, text messages, emails according to service standards and outreach scheduling.
  • Maintain knowledge on all facets of Futuro Health and its mission to accurately reflect the role of Futuro Health in a scholar’s journey.
  • Work closely with the team to ensure that student escalations are coordinated by urgency level and addressed in a timely manner.
  • Monitor student data pass back and update student records regularly to ensure data accuracy.
  • To maintain security, employees are required to read, understand, and follow company security policies.
  • Must protect the confidentiality of student personal information and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
  • Must comply with all company procedures and policies, including company privacy and security policies.

Qualifications:

  • Allied Healthcare experience preferred.
  • Career Services experience preferred.
  • Ability to de-escalate negative interactions.
  • Ability to retain and utilize substantial amounts of detailed information.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through email, text, phone, and in person.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handling and prioritizing simultaneous requests.
  • Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond well under pressure.
  • Must have proficient spelling/grammar, and intermediate computer literacy.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a service role or Allied Healthcare setting. Previous experience as a student advisor or coach is a plus. Knowledge of college and higher education healthcare training programs and curriculums is a plus.


Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not have supervisory responsibility over other staff.


Work Environment/Travel: This is a remote role. Travel will also be required to attend meetings and conferences. This position requires mandatory travel twice per year to attend Futuro Health’s Spring and Fall In-Person All-Hands events. Participation in these events is an essential function of the role, as these gatherings support strategic alignment, cross-department collaboration, and organizational effectiveness, which cannot be fully achieved in a virtual format. As a condition of employment, employees must be able to fulfill this twice-yearly travel requirement. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by applicable law.


Physical Demands: Able to sit, stand, and type for long periods of time. Ability to work irregular hours including after hours and weekends although this will be infrequent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Position Type: This position is full-time, non-exempt. Monday through Friday availability. The hours may include weekends, nights, and holidays.


Comprehensive Benefits: These excellent benefits are designed to enhance you and your family's well-being and support your success.

  • Platinum Tier Medical Plans: Choose from PPO, HMO, and HDP options, all fully paid by Futuro Health.
  • Dental and Vision Plans: Comprehensive coverage, fully paid by Futuro Health.
  • Life and AD&D, Long and Short-term Disability, and EAP: Fully covered by Futuro Health to ensure your peace of mind.
  • 401K Plans: Traditional and Roth Safe Harbor Plans with a 100% match up to 4% of employee contributions (subject to IRS limits). Immediate vesting.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Options include FSA, HSA, and Limited FSA Plans.
  • Voluntary Ancillary Benefits: Additional coverage for hospital stays, critical illness, accidents, legal services, identity theft protection, and pet care.
  • Reimbursements: Mobile phone, internet, and gym membership costs.
  • Wellness Programs: Access to a variety of wellness initiatives to support your overall health.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Equal Opportunity: Futuro Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Requirements: