Work-From-Home Job Spotlight: Coach (Life, Parenting, Sports, etc.)

Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or business.


Job Description: Coaches guide clients to achieve a particular personal or professional result. The coaching method is usually a facilitating style in that the coach generally asks questions that challenge the client. Coaching can be preformed individually or in groups and either in person, over the phone or online through live chats or email discussions. Different coaching specialties include life, sports, parenting, ADD (Attention Deficient Disorder), business, executive, career, financial, health, sports, conflict, dating and marriage, among others.

Education: While there are no state or governmental requirements, having certification through one of the specialty or general coaching associations will help you stand out among the competition.

Skills: The ability to work with people in your chosen specialty that helps them achieve their goals.

Job outlook: More people are seeking coaches to help them advance in their careers, juggle work and home life or excel at a particular skill. Especially in metropolitan areas, these types of coaches will likely find a large pool of potential clients.

Possible employers: Schools, businesses, churches, organizations and associations are beginning to see the benefits to hiring coaches to help their employees meet their full potential. Set up your own coaching business after determining which niche would best be filled by your particular skills and location.

Preparation: Check out the resources at the International Association of Coaching. Get certified through one of the many specific coaching associations, such as the Parenting Coaching Institute, iPEC’s Accredited Coach Training Program and Marriage Builders.

Get your foot in the door: Seek other coaches in the area you want to specialize in and talk to them about their experiences a coach. Contact the association or organization that offers certification and take a course or two to see if coaching is a good fit for you.

Until next time,

Sarah