Employment Opportunities with Bridges Coaching

coaching employment opportunities coaching in the real world Mar 12, 2026

Recently, I received an inquiry from a Coach Training alumnus who is curious about working at Bridges.

Here's a version of my reply:

I do remember you 😊, and I’m honored you are using your coach training and reaching out.

There are basically two options available for Bridges alumni who have completed both trainings (Coaching Culture and Next Level Training )

The first option is to be listed on the Associate Coaches page. This is a space to “hang your shingle” and begin coaching professionally. We don’t provide clients, or scheduling, or handle payment; the page listing is simply a space that shows you are aligned with something bigger than yourself for a small annual fee. The upside is that coaching is a fairly unregulated business, so it is fairly simple to launch, but you would still need to get an LLC and set up a legal business. The downside is that while I encourage my blog readers to be coached and check out our Associate coaches, the responsibility for recruiting clients falls almost entirely on the coach. So, if you are a good recruiter, this is a great opportunity without having to make your own website, etc., but if you aren’t sure if you can acquire clients, it could be a difficult journey. Just wanted to offer full disclosure there. But if you are a person people regularly look to to discuss life, it could be a simple on-ramp to start offering coaching sessions.

The second opportunity is to facilitate life coach training in Coaching Culture. Again, you would need both levels of training and need to recruit trainees, but it is quite a fulfilling experience, and the pay is pretty good. We offer a step-by-step facilitator's guide and support through the process. I can share more details when you complete the next training if you choose to go that route.

Other options could be for you to take your current training and apply it in a field where it would be valuable. Many communities host support groups that value coach training for use as a caseworker or even a life coach. You can check out opportunities on LinkedIn. I know of an alumnus who works at a homeless ministry and just loves it. Another one works in a crisis pregnancy center. Many organizations are looking for trained life coaches. So, just some ideas there.

May God guide you in your next steps. My heart is warmed that Bridges came to mind as an org you would want to align with!

Building Bridges,

Cindy