Wellness Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties of a wellness specialist are to educate the public on how to improve their daily choices, prevent illness or access local resources.

Salary: $27,296 - $64,389

Education:

A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the International Association of Wellness Professionals.

Demand for this profession:

The BLS also predicts a higher-than-average job growth in the field, predicting job growth of 21 percent between 2012 and 2022.

Reflection:

I would not like to become a wellness specialist.