The whole world is working remotely, it seems, and you can too. Maybe you are interested in a new career in health and wellness. Or perhaps you are interested in adding new services to your existing practice as a personal trainer, life coach, or similar job. Either way, becoming an online nutrition coach is easier than you think and more rewarding than you can imagine. Welcome to the ULTIMATE guide to becoming an online nutrition coach!
What does an online nutrition coach do?
The most simple answer is that an online nutrition coach does exactly the same things that all nutrition coaches do – just online. So let’s talk first about a standard nutrition coach job description.
Nutrition coaches, online or otherwise, have lots of options for rewarding careers. Some work alongside traditional healthcare providers in medical settings. Other nutrition coaches partner with yoga studios, gyms, and wellness centers. Many online nutrition coaches practice as nutrition experts and influencers, working on blogs or social media. Additionally, some provide individual and group coaching (which has long been done both in person and online), classes, seminars, or workshops. Other nutrition coaches write cookbooks. Many online nutrition coaches work closely with athletes or patients who are suffering from chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or obesity).
And as we alluded to above, a nutrition coach working fully online can do nearly all of the same work as one working out of an office, studio, or home.
How much do online nutrition coaches make?
Now here’s an interesting fact: Statistics show that an online nutrition coach’s salary is at least in the same average range and any other nutrition coach – and in many cases, it can be even higher. ZipRecruiter indicates that the “majority of Online Nutritional Health Coach salaries currently range between $28,500 (25th percentile) to $56,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $83,000 annually across the United States.” The site also mentions seeing salaries as high as $100,000 for online nutrition coaches!
Convinced yet?
Ok, you’re in… now what?
Your next step will be to get the training you need to start your online nutrition coaching career. There are a number of ways to become a nutrition coach, but one of the best ways is to pursue a nutrition coach certification.
Here are a few questions you should ask each prospective certification program you are investigating:
- How long is the program, and are you willing to commit to that duration?
- Who are the primary instructors for the program? What are their credentials? Have they built successful careers themselves?
- Is the program accredited? The best nutrition coach certification programs are accredited by outside organizations, giving them oversight and credibility.
- How much does the program cost, and what will you get for that investment?
- Where and how the program is offered? Health Coach Institute, for example, will allow you to complete your nutrition coach certification online. Who could be better to guide your online nutrition coaching career than those who are also teaching online?
Building your career and becoming a nutrition coach
Getting certified is great, but it’s only the beginning. Once you complete your program, it’s time to build your business. The best nutrition coach certification programs will guide you toward the business of, well, business. Health Coach Institute’s online nutrition coaching program, for example, will help you to master:
- Building a website
- Creating content that draws clients
- Understanding basic marketing strategies
- Managing and mastering social media
- Managing contracts
- Navigating insurance
- And more – all in ADDITION to giving you the coaching strategies and nutrition knowledge that you’ll need to have to serve those clients
To become an online nutrition coach, you will need to navigate a few additional items. You’ll need a computer, of course, and high-speed internet access as well as a webcam and a quality microphone. It will also be important to explore various platforms to use to meet clients (Zoom versus Skype versus Google Meet, for example). In any case, you will want your platform to be secure and private.
You’ll need a way to accept payments, too. That can be built into your website or there are less formal arrangements (like PayPal or Venmo), but whatever you choose, you’ll want this to be secure as well, and it should offer detailed records of transactions for your taxes.
If you want to work interstate (or even internationally) – and let’s face it, this is a HUGE selling point of online nutrition coaching – it can take some time to understand the nuances of operating in different areas. Make sure you understand and follow all local laws and regulations in terms of your practice and your business.
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