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Health and Wellness Coordinator

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services, in settings such as schools, places of employment, or healthcare or public health facilities. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

Annual openings

78

Median wage

$83,080

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+13%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

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A typical day

  1. Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
  2. Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.
  3. Recommend or approve new program or service offerings to promote wellness and fitness, produce revenues, or minimize costs.
  4. Manage or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.
  5. Supervise fitness or wellness specialists, such as fitness instructors, nutritionists, or health educators.
  6. Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
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