Life Coach

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a nonprofit providing culturally sensitive healthcare to the American Indian population, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Life Coach for its Diabetes Prevention team. The Life Coach helps patients achieve health and wellness goals through personalized coaching, education, physical activity, and lifestyle interventions. The role works with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners to encourage healthy behaviors, prevent chronic disease, and support long-term wellness. The schedule is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Oklahoma City location. OKCIC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and is not a federal employer. Indian preference hiring laws apply. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and provide documentation verifying eligibility, such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB).

Requirements

Must align with OKCIC’s vision, mission, and core values.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Health Education, Community Health, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Nursing, or a related health field.
Current Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification from an NCCA-accredited organization.
Experience facilitating group education, coaching sessions, wellness activities, or community-based programs.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and motivational interviewing skills.
Ability to educate, engage, and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to maintain accurate patient documentation while protecting confidential information.
Because of the safety-sensitive nature of the position, medical marijuana license holders who test positive for marijuana will not be qualified.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in health education, wellness coaching, diabetes prevention, fitness programming, community health, case management, or related healthcare services.
CDC Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach training.
Experience working in public health, tribal health, community health, or prevention-focused programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual wellness and lifestyle assessments to identify participant needs, establish measurable goals, and monitor progress.
Provide individual and group coaching, health education, and lifestyle interventions focused on disease prevention and healthy behaviors.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate physical activity, wellness, and prevention programs.
Educate patients and families on nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease prevention, self-management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Monitor participant progress and collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate referrals, follow-up services, and additional support.
Maintain regular communication with participants to encourage engagement, motivation, and program retention.
Document patient encounters, coaching activities, assessments, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
Collect, track, and report program outcomes and performance measures to support CDC Diabetes Prevention Program requirements.
Assist with participant recruitment, enrollment, community outreach, and wellness events.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and community partners to support patient health and wellness initiatives.