Part-Time Health Coach (Preventive & Lifestyle Medicine Focus)

Akido•New York, NY

6d•$31 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

Akido is building a new program for New York City's independent drivers, the Worker Healthy Living Program (WHLP), in partnership with the Independent Drivers Guild and the Workers Benefit Fund. This program is informed by lifestyle medicine and aims to help drivers live healthier, longer lives through focusing on food, movement, sleep, stress management, and community. The Health Coach will work directly with participants, helping them make realistic changes within the context of their busy and high-stress lives. This role is part of a collaborative care team that includes primary care clinicians, advanced practice clinicians, a dietitian, behavioral health support, and a medical assistant. The Health Coach will support participants through individual and group-based coaching within a six-month program focused on whole-person health. Beyond direct participant support, the role involves shaping program operations, refining workflows, and designing systems to enhance participant engagement. The Health Coach will also utilize Akido's AI-powered platform to reduce administrative burden and strengthen human connection. This is a zero-to-one opportunity with significant ownership in building and growing the program, suitable for someone energized by ambiguity, comfortable with experimentation, and motivated to turn a pilot into a sustainable, community-centered model. The WHLP is designed to prevent and manage chronic conditions and address real-life barriers to health such as stress, isolation, financial strain, and work-related challenges. This role offers an opportunity to reimagine health coaching in primary care from the ground up for a historically underserved population.

Requirements

Health coaching certification from a recognized program (e.g., NBHWC, ACE, Wellcoaches, or equivalent) or 3+ years of experience in a health coaching, care navigation, or community health role
2+ years of experience supporting behavior change in a health, wellness, or care setting
Strong interpersonal, communication, and cross-cultural skills
Comfort working in mobile, field-based, and virtual care environments
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage follow-ups, outreach, and participant tracking
Passion for supporting underserved communities and delivering care with dignity and respect

Nice To Haves

Experience working in community health, primary care, lifestyle medicine, or value-based care
Experience working with populations facing high stress, demanding schedules, or economic barriers
Experience facilitating group visits, workshops, or shared medical appointments
Familiarity with motivational interviewing, trauma-informed communication, and culturally responsive care
Bilingual (especially Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin, Haitian Creole, or other languages commonly spoken by NYC drivers)
Experience in a startup or early-stage program environment, with comfort navigating ambiguity and wearing multiple hats
Interest in digital health and openness to using AI-enabled tools
Lived experience that reflects the communities we serve

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 health coaching to WHLP participants focused on sustainable lifestyle change
Support participants in goal-setting and skill-building related to: Nutrition and healthy eating, Physical activity and movement, Sleep and recovery, Stress management and emotional wellbeing, Habit formation and behavior change
Use coaching techniques (e.g., motivational interviewing, stages of change) to help participants stay engaged and build confidence
Support participants through a six-month lifestyle medicine–informed care program, reinforcing care plans and clinician recommendations
Help participants identify and navigate barriers to health such as time constraints, financial strain, work schedules, transportation, and food access
Coordinate closely with the care team (primary care, dietitian, behavioral health, MA) to ensure whole-person support
Co-facilitate and support group visits and group-based programming, including workshops focused on practical skills and community connection
Support participant onboarding, engagement, retention, and follow-up outreach (in-person, phone, text, and virtual)
Document participant goals, action plans, and progress in Akido’s systems and workflows
Support implementation and optimization of digital and AI-enabled tools for tracking progress, documentation, and participant engagement
Pilot and refine new approaches to outreach, education, and group-based coaching support
Serve as a trusted presence at community events, enrollment activations, and driver engagement activities
Provide feedback on participant-facing educational materials, tools, and engagement strategies
Contribute frontline insight to help improve the care experience for both participants and the care team