Health Coaching at our bestTO DO THE BEST WE MUST BE THE BEST

Education1. Requirements A. No standardized test or license required B. Up to employer if he/she wants employee to have credentials2. Good idea to have credentials A. Most employers look for credentials in an employee B. Shows employer you’re dedicated and knowledgeable C. Better chance of being hired with credentials D. May increase earning potential3. Ace Health Coach Certification is my choice A. Accredited by NCCA B. Approved by NCCHWC C. Gives people skills and knowledge to be successful

Skills

1. Educate clients on the benefits of nutrition A. Excellent knowledge in health and nutrition B. Educate clients on health related issues C. Ability to develop an effective health plan2. Encourage and Motivate A. To eat lean protein B. To eat nutrient rich foods C. Inspire clients that they can change

Explanation of Working Conditions1. Working in a health club A. Environment amongst other professionals with the same mindset that are usually positive B. May get very busy and loud at various times C. May and may not have my own desk to work at D. May have friendly and not so friendly clients as well as co-workers2. Working on my own as a business owner A. Can coach clients via telephone, internet, face-to-face B. Can work from my own home or in an office setting

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work with clients who want to change behaviors A. Educate clients about nutrition and supplements B. Help improve nutrition 1. Make suggestions 2. Giving advice C. Help lose or manage weight 1. Suggest eating healthy foods 2. Suggest eliminating processed foods D. Help reduce or eliminate health-risk behaviors by suggesting exercise and healthy eating habits

Annual Wages

1. Average National salary for certified health coach A. Can vary based on experience, knowledge, and employer B. Averages about $33,000 for entry level C. Can make $43,500 if experienced 10 + years D. Can make more depending on how proactive the coach is with client2. Average salary in Arizona for certified health coach A. Can vary based on experience, knowledge, and employer B. Averages about $30,000 for entry level C. Can make $42,828 if experienced 10 + years C. The more proactive the coach is the more their income can be

Projected Growth over the next 10 years

1. 2016 A. Roughly 78 million baby boomers are in the U.S. right now B. Have grown 20% since 2013 to now C. Expected to grow 24% within the next 10 years

Most located jobs in U.S. 1. All over the U.S. A. Talk with client over the telephone 1. Discuss eating habits and how to change them, educate about nutrition, keeps updates 3. Can be very proactive depending on how often the client keeps interacting with the coach2. Talk with clients via internet (video chat, messenger, ect.) 1. Easier than telephone discussions 2. Can see the client so it’s better able to know him/her better

Pros and Cons

1. Pros A. Can be my own boss, have more freedom, and have no set schedule B. Can work from anywhere as long as I have computer or phone access2. Cons A. May work for someone B. May have to work in conditions I don’t like C. May have to perform job duties that is not related to health coaching C. Have to give a percentage of my income to whomever I’m working for