Health Coach - Shelbyville, IN - 24 hours per week

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health
ABOUT THE JOB
The Certified Health Coach position is part of the integrated health center team, working with the health center providers, staff, and the Population Health and Wellness Team. It supports the primary care setting and expands the comprehensive care of patients.
The Certified Health Coach provides personalized, one-on-one coaching and group programming to help patients manage chronic conditions, prevent disease, and improve their overall health. By guiding clients through behavior change and supporting lifestyle modifications, Certified Health Coaches empower patients to achieve their wellness goals. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team, delivering evidence-based health coaching and patient support, facilitating wellness programs, to optimize patient health outcomes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct individual and group coaching sessions to promote behavior change, wellness, and chronic condition management. Develop personalized wellness plans with clients, set goals, and provide resources to track progress.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to offer chronic condition coaching based on national clinical guidelines.
Assist patients in scheduling medical appointments and making necessary internal referrals.
Facilitate health promotion programs such as group challenges, educational workshops, and biometric screenings and work with the client and care team to develop wellness strategies tailored to the needs of the population.
Participate in client engagement events and contribute to the development of wellness program offerings and coordinate efforts with other vendors (carriers, EAP, etc.) to inform client population of all available resources
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in health science, counseling, psychology, nutrition, social work or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Certification from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) required. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a health coach, including conducting one-on-one and group coaching. Strong background in health promotion, chronic condition management, and behavior change methodologies.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Comfortable presenting to both small and large groups, virtually or in-person.
Enthusiastic with a positive attitude and a solution-oriented approach, resilient and adaptable.
Strong technical expertise using Electronic Medical Record Software, Microsoft 365 including Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to promote teamwork.
Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships by approaching all work with integrity and commitment.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize work, execute a plan, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
High level of critical thinking, and creative and effective problem-solving skills
Pay Range: $39,000 - $51,000/yr (.6 FTE)
The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.
We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.