[Hiring] Lifestyle Coach @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

The Lifestyle Coach reports to the Coaching Team Lead and manages a roster of approximately 450 active participants with Type 2 Diabetes through telephonic and chat communication. This certified professional supports sustainable health and wellness behavior change through member-centric coaching, aligned with the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) scope of practice.

Lifestyle Coaches serve as the primary point of contact for members, guiding them through meaningful lifestyle changes and coordinating care with Registered Dietitians, Nurses, and Providers as needed.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver structured coaching sessions via phone, chat, and group formats
• Tailor sessions based on member tenure, Time in Range (TIR), and Stage of Change
• Apply motivational interviewing, active listening, and behavior change techniques
• Help members identify strengths, resources, and barriers
• Guide goal-setting using realistic, measurable, and meaningful health outcomes
• Conduct 15-30 minute telephonic coaching sessions using evidence-based information

*** Candidates must be available to work Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST (3 days/week) and 11:00 am-7:00 pm CST (2 days/week) ***

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Qualifications

• National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) or working on attaining it
• 1+ years of Coaching/Behavior Change experience with proven results
• Experience working with groups and individuals virtually (telephonic, etc.)
• Experience working in healthcare environment regulated by HIPAA
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proven excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Additional professional certifications in health/wellness
• Background in health and wellness

Requirements

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
• Hourly pay for this role will range from $24 - $43 per hour based on full-time employment

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.