Nutritional Health Coach
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Durango, CO, 81301
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 6 January 2026
Salary Range
USD $25.50/Hr. -Overview
The Job in a Nutshell:This role requires an outgoing personality and passion for sharing nutrition knowledge and inspiring people to act and achieve their health goals. You’ll wear many hats while working in a fast-paced retail setting conducting classes, private coaching sessions, community outreach, and retail operations (e.g., customer service, stocking shelves, cleaning, etc.). As the store’s nutrition professional, you will act as an educational resource providing science-based nutrition education/training to the store Crew, our customers, and the community. This position is a front-line contributor to the Natural Grocers mission and plays an integral role helping Natural Grocers improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. Through providing free nutrition education and helping people understand why their food choices matter, you will play an important role in Natural Grocers commitment creating a sustainable, Just, regenerative food system where humans, animals, and the earth can thrive.Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.12/04/2025
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
Maintaining Nutrition Knowledge
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the abovelisted duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change withand without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them bytheir Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this jobdescription.
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
- Birthday Bonus Pay
- Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
- Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
- Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
- Paid Nutrition Education
- good4u Crew Member Discount
- {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
- Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
- Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Requirements:
- Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
- Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
- Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
- Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
- Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
- Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.
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Frequently asked questions
In Durango, Nutritional Health Coaches often participate in community outreach by hosting classes and partnering with local practitioners. This connection helps spread nutrition awareness tailored to regional dietary habits and supports Natural Grocers' mission of promoting sustainable health within the community.
Yes, certifications such as dietetics or related nutrition degrees are highly regarded in Colorado's health coaching landscape. They demonstrate a solid scientific foundation, which is essential when educating customers and employees about nutrition in retail environments like Natural Grocers.
A Nutritional Health Coach specializes in evidence-based food science and personalized nutrition guidance, often combining public speaking and retail knowledge. Unlike broader wellness coaches, they focus on dietary impacts, product knowledge, and hands-on education within settings like health food stores.
Daily tasks include delivering nutrition classes, private coaching, stocking vitamin aisles, and maintaining educational materials. They balance customer interaction with retail duties, fostering a health-oriented atmosphere while supporting both crew wellness and community education.
Opportunities include moving into nutrition management, corporate wellness roles, or specialized health coaching positions. Natural Grocers’ focus on employee growth and education supports professional development aligned with evolving health and nutrition expertise.
The culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and community well-being. Coaches are encouraged to create welcoming environments, engage authentically with customers, and embody the company’s mission of equitable access to health, making every interaction meaningful.
Besides competitive pay starting at $25.50/hour, employees enjoy vitamin bucks worth up to $2,080 annually, birthday bonuses, paid nutrition education, and a strong wellness program. These benefits support both personal health and professional passion for nutrition.
Durango's growing wellness community means a steady demand for qualified health coaches. However, candidates with certifications and strong public speaking skills, like those sought by Natural Grocers, typically have an advantage in securing these roles.
Applicants must demonstrate nutrition knowledge, comfort in retail environments, and the ability to engage audiences through classes and coaching. The hiring process may include interviews assessing communication skills, certification validation, and cultural fit within the company’s inclusive mission.
Yes, maintaining up-to-date nutrition knowledge is vital. Coaches must fulfill continuing education requirements, with the company encouraging ongoing learning through resources and paid education to ensure the latest science-based guidance is provided.