Health and Wellness Coach - Las Vegas, NV

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Health and Wellness Coach engages with members in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms to help them adopt lifestyle changes that enhance their overall health and well-being. This role also represents the program publicly, serving as an educator and promoter at health fairs, provider offices, and worksite wellness seminars. This position operates within a fast paced wellness department, requiring the ability to shift priorities quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Candidate must be available to work some evening and Saturday hours as required. This is a telecommute role for candidates residing in the Las Vegas, NV area, with the expectation of traveling locally up to 50% of the time to facilitate health education classes, conduct member consultations, participate in community health events and marketing programs and services to stakeholders.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in related wellness and/or health promotion activities
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of physical activity, nutrition and stress management related to promotion of healthy lifestyles and overall wellness
Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., health promotion, health education, public health, exercise science)
Certified Personal Trainer
Experience in the wellness industry
Fluent in Spanish
Excellent time management, problem solving, and communication skills
Proven track record of motivating people to make healthy lifestyle changes

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor to support behavior change in areas such as nutrition, weight management, heart health, physical activity, diabetes prevention, stress management, and healthy sleep
Coordinate, develop, and deliver a variety of health education programs, including individual consultations and group classes focused on disease management, prevention, and overall well being
Use motivational interviewing and goal setting strategies (including SMART goals) to guide members, including families and children, toward healthier lifestyle habits
Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and evaluations of health education activities
Connect members with appropriate resources aligned with the Whole Person Care model
Support population health outreach by attending health fairs, facilitating wellness seminars, and educating provider and employer groups about program offerings and referral processes