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How much do success coach jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for success coach in the United States is $44,694.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $51,000.00 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 the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,694 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

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Job description

Position Type:
Building Success Coach/Success Coach
Date Posted:
5/19/2026
Location:
Clarke Community Elementary School
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
06/11/2026
Position Title: Clarke CSD Success Coach
Reports To: Director of Teaching & Learning, Building Administrators, and District Administrators
Job Type: Teacher Leadership
% out of Classroom: 100%
Number for Clarke: 4 (2 Elementary, 2 Secondary)
Extended Contract: 100 hours
Contract Dates: July 1 - June 30
Job Goal:
The Success Coach acts as an instructional leader who shares the responsibility of carrying out the vision, mission, and goals of the school community via the district and school improvement plans. The Success Coach works with district leadership personnel to improve student attendance and behavior which impacts academics. This position is responsible for providing coaching, co-teaching, and job-embedded professional development, school improvement plans, and MTSS Structure.
The Success Coach, working collaboratively with the district leadership personnel, will develop the coach's schedule to prioritize work with teachers, classrooms, and/or students on a regular basis. The Success Coach will observe, co-teach, provide feedback regarding implementation of behavior strategies and examine the effect on student learning. He/she will work with teachers to develop strategies and/or provide direct intervention to support students.
Knowledge and Skills Set:
An ideal candidate will have the ability to facilitate ongoing communication with students, teachers, and parents and the ability to form strong relationships. This position requires a knowledge of effective intervention strategies and the willingness to expand upon that knowledge. The successful candidate demonstrates patience with students and staff and is proactive in addressing concerns. This position requires organizational skills and follow through. The ideal candidate will be able to implement and model the Clarke MTSS structure within the building, district, and community.
Preparation and Experience:
  • Holds a Master's degree or working toward a Masters degree (Preferred)
  • Complete training on behavioral intervention strategies
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified
  • Current Iowa teaching certificate
  • Minimum three years of successful teaching experience
  • A demonstrated track record of successful mentoring/coaching, leadership, and facilitation of adult learning
  • Demonstrates high capacity to evoke students' motivation to positively impact student learning and achievement
  • Provides evidence of meeting all the Iowa Teaching Standards & Criteria
  • Knowledge of Iowa Professional Development Model

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Build rapport with students, teachers, and families; protects the confidentiality of professional relationships
  • Coach staff on effective strategies, interventions, and resources to help students be successful in the classroom
  • With administration, support the development and implementation of the Clarke MTSS structure
    • Attendance (MTSS Tier II and Tier III support)
    • Behavior management (MTSS Tier II and Tier III support)
  • Facilitate reflection and restorative practices with students who have been removed/eloped from the classroom setting
  • With administration, plan and deliver building professional development
  • Conduct family home visits when necessary
  • Plan, implement, support and attend School/Community activities determined by administration
  • Model and teach effective communication and coping skills with students, families, and teachers
  • Facilitate teacher reflection to understand their role in contributing to disruptive behavior, and provides proactive and responsive strategies to enrich school experiences for both students and teachers
  • Develop a shared understanding among the teaching staff of the diverse behavior needs of students, and helps to develop connections with the students' families
  • Weekly communication with principals, classroom teachers, academic coaches, and guidance counselor regarding the students' behavior and academic progress
  • Participates in continuous growth opportunities to deepen knowledge in social, emotional, behavioral, health, differentiation, and leadership practices
  • Demonstrates organizational skills and maintains appropriate confidentiality with records
  • Uses data informed decisions for interventions
  • Other duties as assigned by administration, including classroom instruction and/or teaching to meet the needs of the district

Performance Standards:
  • Demonstrate collaboration skills
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities
  • Demonstrates organizational skills
  • Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth

Meeting Requirements:
  • Attends SIAC meetings
  • Attends meetings with all TLC leadership positions
  • Attends meetings with building principal
  • Attends various PLC meetings
  • Attends the school's community events
  • Meet with staff before or after school hours based on needs

Terms of Employment:
  • Teacher Leadership & Compensation Salary Supplemental Pay (Paid with TLC Grant Funds, At-Risk & Drop Out prevention dollars).
  • 100 additional hours
  • Teacher Leadership Salary Supplement of $4,500
  • For the 2026 2027 school year, Clarke CSD will implement a revised structure for coaching roles, offered as one-year probationary contracts with the possibility of renewal based on performance, district needs, and available funding.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluations of Personnel.
The Clarke Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunity and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The District will affirmatively recruit women and men, members of diverse racial/ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities for job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.