Holistic Life Coach

Forest County Potawatomi Community; Maryland; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short term disability

Life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Forest County Potawatomi Community is seeking a Holistic Life Coach to help clients achieve balanced, healthy, fulfilling lives through a whole-person wellness approach. You will guide goal setting, overcome challenges, and create sustainable lifestyle changes that support physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

You will develop personalized coaching plans, provide one-on-one coaching, support healthy habits, track progress, and facilitate wellness workshops in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Wellness, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Exercise Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Certification in Life Coaching, Health Coaching, Wellness Coaching, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in coaching, wellness, counseling support, fitness, or personal development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wellness and lifestyle assessments to identify client goals, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Develop personalized coaching plans aligned with each client's values, needs, and objectives.
• Provide one-on-one coaching focused on life balance, stress management, personal growth, and healthy living.
• Support clients in creating sustainable habits related to nutrition, exercise, sleep, self-care, and overall wellness.
• Help clients identify obstacles and develop practical strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Encourage accountability by monitoring progress, adjusting plans, and celebrating milestones and successes.
• Foster improvements in confidence, motivation, relationships, work-life balance, and overall well-being.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and documentation.
• Facilitate wellness workshops, support groups, and educational programs.
• Collaborate with wellness professionals and promote organizational wellness initiatives and community engagement programs.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal communication

Motivation techniques

Client confidentiality

Goal setting

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion or related field

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Life Coaching/Wellness Coaching certification

Job description

This position is partially or fully grant funded. Employment beyond the term of the grant award may be subject to approval by Executive Council.

About The Job:

The Holistic Life Coach helps individuals achieve balanced, healthy, and fulfilling lives through a whole-person wellness approach. This role guides clients in setting goals, overcoming challenges, and creating sustainable lifestyle changes that support physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being while providing education, motivation, and accountability for lasting success.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conduct wellness and lifestyle assessments to identify client goals, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Develop personalized coaching plans aligned with each client's values, needs, and objectives.
• Provide one-on-one coaching focused on life balance, stress management, personal growth, and healthy living.
• Support clients in creating sustainable habits related to nutrition, exercise, sleep, self-care, and overall wellness.
• Help clients identify obstacles and develop practical strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Encourage accountability by monitoring progress, adjusting plans, and celebrating milestones and successes.
• Foster improvements in confidence, motivation, relationships, work-life balance, and overall well-being.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and documentation.
• Facilitate wellness workshops, support groups, and educational programs.
• Collaborate with wellness professionals and promote organizational wellness initiatives and community engagement programs.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Wellness, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Exercise Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Certification in Life Coaching, Health Coaching, Wellness Coaching, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in coaching, wellness, counseling support, fitness, or personal development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of behavior change principles, goal setting, and motivational techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• CPR/AED & First Aid certification
• Must have a valid, clean driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age
• Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

Preferred Qualifications

• National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) preferred.
• Experience in a fitness center, wellness facility, healthcare setting, or community organization.
• Experience facilitating group programs and workshops
• Experience working with youth to elder populations, trauma, and drug/alcohol history

Benefits you’ll love

• Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
• 3 weeks of paid holidays
• Premium free health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match