H-1B Visa Certified Health and Wellness Coach Jobs
Certified Health and Wellness Coach jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to structure the role around degree-level duties in health sciences, kinesiology, or a related field. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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Position Summary
The Onsite Health and Wellness Coach role is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of county employees by promoting sustainable lifestyle behavior changes. This position is dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving their personal health goals through evidence-based coaching strategies, personalized guidance, and ongoing encouragement. As a trusted resource, you will foster a culture of wellness by addressing physical, emotional, and behavioral health needs in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our workplace values proactive engagement, continuous improvement, and compassionate care. We offer a dynamic setting where your expertise in health coaching will contribute to a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Job Duties
- Conducts initial assessments to understand a member's health history and goals, in order to create personalized wellness plan.
- Educates members on healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and other wellness topics to support their goals.
- Provides ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability to help clients stay committed to their goals.
- Identifies opportunities to improve member’s level of health literacy, technology capabilities/access, and readiness to change.
- Designs, facilitates, and evaluates effectiveness of health and wellness presentations that educate and influence employees at the worksite to lead healthy lifestyles.
- Establishes rapport with plan sponsors; engages leaders in data driven decision making regarding support for their employees.
- Supports wellness liaisons network, including different levels of employer leadership and employees from worksite.
- Identifies and coordinates appropriate combination of wellness activities and recommendations on delivery and coordination of wellness programs and community and vendor programs, and monitors effectiveness of the program.
- Utilizes preventive guidelines and general health and wellness strategies to achieve goals in the overall health of customers.
- Develops communication pieces including newsletters & flyers to promote aspects of well-being strategy.
- Performs research on relevant topics in health promotion and disease prevention, as required for the county.
- Creates and delivers health and wellness education workshops in person and via virtual meetings.
- Educates and refers customers on available health resources and Aetna Care Management programs, other employee support services within the county, and community resources as appropriate.
- Serves as subject matter expert on wellness and health improvement opportunities available within Aetna and within the county. Provides support and training for sales partners as needed.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change, health coaching, fitness instruction, nutrition counseling, and/or related roles.
- Active Health Coach certification, or a related credential, including NBHWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach), ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), AFPA (American Fitness Professionals & Associates), or Wellcoaches.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and OneNote.
- Must reside in Miami-Dade County or Broward County.
- Willingness to work onsite at the customer’s office up to five days a week, with occasional availability outside of standard business hours.
- Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time within Miami-Dade County.
Preferred Qualifications
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Strong ability to collaborate with others, as well as to succeed with independently based tasks.
- Active listening and critical thinking skills.
- Master’s degree in health sciences, behavior psychology, or related fields.
Education
Bachelor's degree in health sciences, behavior psychology, or related fields (Health Promotion, Wellness Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science).
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $102,000.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/12/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Map your degree to wellness SOC codes
Pull the O*NET profile for health education and coaching occupations to confirm which SOC codes align with your bachelor's field. Matching your transcript to the listed knowledge areas strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS scrutinizes most.
Target employers with degree-required postings
Search Migrate Mate for Certified Health and Wellness Coach roles where the job posting explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in health sciences, nutrition, or kinesiology. Degree requirements in the posting are evidence your employer needs for the LCA and I-129.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Run your offer location and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any terms. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the threshold protects you from an offer that USCIS won't support.
Confirm each worksite appears on its own LCA
If your wellness coach role spans multiple clinic locations or corporate campuses, each worksite needs a separately certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. One LCA covers only the locations explicitly listed on that certified document.
Gather wellness credentials before USCIS filing
Compile your NBHWC certification, official transcripts, and any state health education credentials into a single packet early. Credential evaluations for foreign degrees can take four to six weeks, and missing documents are a common source of Requests for Evidence.
Plan around the H-1B cap and six-year limit
Most wellness coach employers are cap-subject, meaning selection rules apply and status is capped at six years total. If your employer is a nonprofit hospital or university, ask HR whether they qualify for cap-exempt filing, which removes the selection uncertainty entirely.
H-1B Visa Certified Health and Wellness Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Health and Wellness Coach role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It doesn't qualify automatically. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Some employers structure wellness coach roles around health sciences or public health degree requirements, which can support a specialty occupation argument. USCIS evaluates the actual duties and degree requirements listed in the job description, not just the title.
Which bachelor's degrees give wellness coaches the strongest H-1B specialty occupation case?
Degrees in health sciences, kinesiology, public health, nutrition, or exercise physiology map most directly to wellness coaching duties. USCIS looks at whether the degree field relates specifically to the job's theoretical and practical demands. A general business or unrelated science degree creates a weaker connection and increases the risk of a Request for Evidence.
What does the H-1B sponsorship process look like for a wellness coaching role?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL first, certifying your wage meets the prevailing level for your location and job code. Once the LCA is certified, they file an I-129 petition with USCIS. If approved, you receive H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension possible up to a six-year maximum.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor an H-1B for a wellness coaching position?
Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in health and wellness roles. Focus on corporate wellness programs at large employers, hospital systems, and university health centers, as they have established immigration processes and are more likely to have sponsored similar positions before.
Does my NBHWC certification help or replace degree requirements for H-1B purposes?
Professional certifications like the NBHWC credential support your qualifications but don't substitute for the degree requirement USCIS applies to specialty occupation. Your bachelor's degree in a related field is the core requirement. The certification strengthens your overall profile and may help the employer justify degree-level duties in the job description, but USCIS won't approve a petition based on certification alone.