How Do I Assign a Co-Coach in a Cadence?
Last updated: August 19, 2026
A Cadence Co-Coach can approve a Cadence Step if the manager is unable to do so.
In this article, you'll learn how to assign a Co-Coach when creating a new Cadence and how to add one to an existing Cadence.
Required permissions:
The Coaching Cadences: Can Add and Manage Employees in a Cadence: Yes, subordinates permission or Coaching: All Access permission is required to add a Co-Coach to a new Cadence.
The Coaching Cadences: Can Add and Manage Employees in a Cadence: Yes, all employees permission or Coaching: All Access permission is required to add a Co-Coach for any employee who is already enrolled in a Cadence.
Assign a Co-Coach While Enrolling Employees
Click on the checkbox next to a user's name. Click on the checkbox above all users' names if all enrollees will have the same Co-Coach.
Select a Co-Coach(es) from the Co-Coach menu.
Click on Assign.
If each employee should have a different manager and Co-Coach, repeat the steps above for those employees.
Click on Next to proceed with the Cadence creation process.
Assign a Co-Coach After Employees Have Been Enrolled
Go to Coach --> Cadences.
Click on the Cadence's name.
Navigate to the Employees tab.
Click the checkbox next to employee's name.
Select Change Manager or Co-Coach from the Actions menu.
Click on the checkbox beside the employee's name.
Use the Co-Coach selector to pick the Co-Coach.
Click on Assign.
Click on Save.