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ENDEAVORS

Fitness Coach

Sierra Vista, AZ · On-site

The Health Coach, working alongside the Fitness Coordinator, and Wellness Coach to provide a ... Schedules group classes taught by staff, contracted and volunteer instructors, including developing ...

Endeavors

Fitness Coach

Sierra Vista, AZ · On-site

The Health Coach, working alongside the Fitness Coordinator, and Wellness Coach to provide a ... Schedules group classes taught by staff, contracted and volunteer instructors, including developing ...

Red Wing Family YMCA

Volunteer

Red Wing, MN · On-site

Volunteering at the Y means you're part of our mission-you're a champion for building healthy ... Coach sports teams * Create a safe environment on the fitness floor or in the gym * Greet and ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer health coach in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Health Coach vs Community Health Worker?

AspectVolunteer Health CoachCommunity Health Worker
Required credentialsOften none or basic health-related certificationsMay require certifications or training in health education
Work environmentCommunity settings, clinics, or onlineCommunity-based, often in underserved areas
Employer and industry usageNonprofits, health programs, volunteer organizationsHealthcare providers, public health agencies

Volunteer Health Coaches and Community Health Workers both serve in community health roles, but Volunteer Health Coaches typically focus on providing peer support and health education without formal healthcare credentials. Community Health Workers often have specific training or certifications and work closely with healthcare systems to improve access and health outcomes. Both roles are vital in promoting health in communities, but their scope and formal requirements differ.

What are some common challenges volunteer health coaches face when working with clients, and how can they address them?

Volunteer Health Coaches often encounter challenges such as motivating clients to adopt and maintain healthier habits, addressing varying levels of health literacy, and managing limited resources. Building rapport and trust is key to overcoming resistance and encouraging engagement. Coaches can use motivational interviewing techniques, set achievable goals with clients, and provide ongoing encouragement to help clients overcome obstacles. Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals and community organizations can also enhance support for clients and increase the effectiveness of coaching.

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

To thrive as a Volunteer Health Coach, you need a basic understanding of wellness principles, nutrition, and physical activity, often supported by relevant training or a health-related background. Familiarity with coaching platforms, wellness tracking tools, or basic health assessment methods is helpful. Strong interpersonal skills, motivational abilities, and cultural sensitivity enable effective guidance and support for diverse clients. These skills are crucial for empowering individuals to make positive lifestyle changes and promoting overall community well-being.

What is a volunteer health coach?

Volunteer Health Coaches are individuals who offer their time and knowledge to help others improve their health and wellness. They typically guide clients in setting and achieving health-related goals, such as better nutrition, increased physical activity, or stress management. Volunteer health coaches often work with community organizations, non-profits, or healthcare providers to support people who may not have access to paid coaching services. Their role involves providing motivation, accountability, and resources to empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes.
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Infographic showing various Volunteer Health Coach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Fitness Coach

ENDEAVORS

Sierra Vista, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

PURPOSE:

The fitness coach is a fitness professional who focuses on improving the physical and nutritional wellness of the Health and Wellness Center clients by determining the client's goals and creating a routine the client can follow to meet their goals. They may work individually with clients and may also teach fitness classes. The Health Coach, working alongside the Fitness Coordinator, and Wellness Coach to provide a collaborative care approach to client services.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage fitness programming for clients.
  • Lead group exercise classes, continuously monitoring and adjusting types of classes and times to meet the interests and needs of clients. Programming will include purpose-based and functional fitness classes as well as traditional fitness classes appropriate to the Endeavors Wellness Model.
  • Actively encourage client and employee participation in activities and classes.
  • Promote and facilitate the use of available fitness equipment
  • Schedules and maintains reservations for all classes.
  • Schedules group classes taught by staff, contracted and volunteer instructors, including developing and maintaining a list of Yoga, and other fitness instructors to provide programs.
  • Facilitates fitness assessments with clients; enters information into appropriate forms or documentation.
  • Ensures all contracts, certifications and liability waivers are up to date.
  • Develop an individual comprehensive fitness program that addresses the individual client’s needs and abilities in all levels of care without stigma or shame.
  • Provide personal and group fitness instruction for clients, which includes equipment orientation, a personal fitness assessment, and monitoring the ongoing progress of clients.
  • Provides strength training.
  • Assist clients in determining their own goals for movement and physical and nutritional wellness, the clients' understanding of how to best utilize gym equipment towards those goals, and model exercises for clients.
  • Answers questions regarding programs offered through Endeavors' services available to the clients.
 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: CPR and First Aid certification, personal training certification through ACE, NASM or ACSM.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field such as kinesiology, or exercise physiology, or relevant work experience can be used in place of degree.

EXPERIENCE: Preferred two-four years of progressively responsible experience in supervision of staff/program development. Required two years of direct fitness programming, strength training, specialty certificates or training in Yoga, or Tai Chi. Experience working with first responder community.

WORK LOCATION: 400 W Fry Blvd, Ste 14 and 15, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

LICENSES: Driver’s License must be valid and must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

VEHICLE: N/A

OTHER: Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of themselves or others.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. 

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email  hr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter. 

Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at recruiting@endeavors.org. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process. 

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About Endeavors

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OUR MISSION Endeavors passionately serves vulnerable people in crisis through our innovative, personalized approach. We seek to provide comprehensive, effective, and innovative services that encourage growth, allowing people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. Why? Because we believe that everyone holds the capacity to grow, heal, change, succeed, and affect others positively. OUR VISION We restore dignity and improve the quality of life for the vulnerable people we serve through the benefits of our programs. We seek to unify families and communities torn apart by poverty, unemployment, or neglect by providing real, practical solutions and a path to earned income. We do this through a wide array of programs and services supporting children, families, veterans and those struggling with mental illness and other significant disabilities.

Industry

Civic and social organizations

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

San Antonio, TX, US

Year founded

1969

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