Certified Health and Wellness Coach Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Certified Health and Wellness Coach roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like health science, nutrition, or psychology. Employers in corporate wellness, healthcare systems, and universities are the most active sponsors for this occupation.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
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.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Certified Health and Wellness Coach Jobs
Document your degree's direct relevance
Consular officers and USCIS scrutinize whether your degree field directly relates to health and wellness coaching. A transcript showing coursework in health promotion, behavioral science, or kinesiology strengthens specialty occupation arguments more than a general business or education degree.
Target corporate wellness program employers
Large employers with formal employee wellness departments, hospital systems, insurance companies, and Fortune 500 HR divisions, file LCAs for health and wellness roles more consistently than small private coaching practices, which rarely have HR infrastructure for visa sponsorship.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level tied to your job zone before you discuss compensation so there are no surprises during filing.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Identifying which employers have actually filed LCAs for health and wellness coaching roles is faster on Migrate Mate, which shows verified sponsorship history by employer and location rather than relying on job postings that may not reflect real filing intent.
Get your wellness credentials evaluated early
Certifications like NBC-HWC or ACE are not automatically recognized in an H-1B petition as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member service translating your foreign degree into a U.S. equivalency should be completed before your employer files the I-129.
Clarify PERM requirements if green card follows
If your employer plans to sponsor you for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card after your H-1B, the PERM labor certification requires the job description to consistently specify a bachelor's degree. Any shift in how the role is described between the LCA and the PERM application can create complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Health and Wellness Coach role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field directly related to the duties. Health and wellness coaching roles that require a degree in health science, public health, nutrition, or psychology are stronger candidates than roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted.
Which visa types are realistic for international health and wellness coaches seeking U.S. jobs?
H-1B is the primary path if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Australians can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a cap that has never been exhausted. TN visa status does not cover health and wellness coaching since it's not on the USMCA profession list. J-1 visa may apply for research or academic roles through a designated sponsor organization.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor health and wellness coaches?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for wellness and health coaching roles. This is more reliable than applying broadly because it surfaces companies that have already demonstrated willingness and infrastructure to file for this occupation.
Does my national board certification count as a degree for H-1B specialty occupation purposes?
No. Certifications like the NBC-HWC do not substitute for a U.S. bachelor's degree in USCIS's specialty occupation analysis. What matters is whether your academic degree is in a field directly related to the coaching role. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation to establish its U.S. equivalency before your employer files.
Can a small wellness studio or private practice sponsor an H-1B for a health coach?
Technically yes, but practically it's uncommon. Small employers often lack the HR and legal infrastructure to file an I-129 and manage the LCA process. Larger organizations with dedicated HR teams, like hospital networks, university wellness centers, and corporate benefit departments, are significantly more likely to have active sponsorship programs for this role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Certified Health and Wellness Coach jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.