Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Education & Training · Administration and Administrative Support

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 11-9179.01

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$31k10th$59kMedian$109k90th

New workers start near $30,790; experienced workers reach $108,880. About 80 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +14.2%; Alamo region, 281 to 321 jobs · U.S. +7%
Openings a year: 27; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 2,100
Employed in 2024: 281; in the Alamo region · U.S. 25,100

Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Experience: Less than 5 years

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Speaking4.0
Social Perceptiveness3.8
Active Listening3.6
Coordination3.6
Service Orientation3.5
Reading Comprehension3.9
Critical Thinking3.8
Writing3.6

What the work is

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
Provide individual support or counseling in general wellness or nutrition.
Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities.
Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness or wellness programs.
Conduct needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
Teach fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness of participants.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

High school or less4%
Associate degree4%
Bachelor's degree42%
Master's degree50%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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