Integrative Health Coach (Contracted)

Indiana Wesleyan University; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana Wesleyan University in Fort Wayne invites credentialed Health Coaches to join our care team as independent contractors. Working with licensed clinicians, coaches help clients implement personalized health plans and stay accountable to their goals.

Coaches operate as 1099 contractors, maintain their own liability insurance, and coordinate schedules with clinic availability. The role emphasizes behavior change, Christian values, and a collaborative care model within IWU's Health Hub

Qualifications

• Active, nationally recognized health coaching certification required (NBC-HWC, ACE, or equivalent).
• Additional credentials in diabetes management, lifestyle medicine, or nutrition coaching preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and supporting clients through behavioral and chronic condition management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain health concepts clearly.
• Aligned with the mission and values of Indiana Wesleyan University.

Responsibilities

• Review care documentation and coach clients to implement health plans.
• Apply behavior change methodologies including motivational interviewing.
• Develop individualized coaching plans addressing nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, social well-being.
• Maintain session documentation and support coordinated care with providers.
• Operate within defined scope; refer clinical questions to licensed providers.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical conduct in a Christian academic environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in integrative health.
• Facilitate group wellness sessions and community education as services expand.

Skills

Health coaching

Interpersonal skills

Motivational interviewing

Communication

Christian values

Education

NBC-HWC ACE or equivalent

Diabetes management credentials

Nutrition coaching credentials

Job description

Questions? Contact the Employee Success and Care Center (formerly HR)

Job no: 495302
Work type: Administrative (Part Time)
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Categories: Healthcare/Medical/Nursing

Reporting Relationship: Director of Health Ventures

Unit: National & Global

Department: Health Hub Enterprise - IWU-National & Global

Campus Location: Fort Wayne Education Center, Fort Wayne, IN

Summary of Position: The Integrative Hub is seeking credentialed Health Coaches to join our care team as independent contractors. Working in coordination with our licensed clinical providers, coaches help clients understand and implement their personalized health plans. The Health Coach serves as the behavioral bridge between clinical recommendation and lived practice, using evidence-based, client-centered processes that cultivate lasting lifestyle change.
This role is rooted in IWU's commitment to holistic education, community care, and Christ-centered service. Coaches are skilled facilitators of human transformation, empowering individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives through accountability, self-discovery, and personalized behavioral strategy.
Within our practitioner-led, coordinated care model, coaches do not direct the client's journey. Instead, they act as accountability partners who draw out each client's own insight, strengths, and intrinsic motivation to support self-determined health goals.
Coaches operate within a clearly defined professional scope. Assessment of clinical data, diagnosis, prescriptive authority, and medical interpretation remain exclusively with our licensed providers. The coach's expertise lies in the behavioral dimension of health: goal clarification, motivational support, mobilizing personal strengths, and building self-management strategies.
Coaches holding additional nationally or state-recognized credentials may draw on that expertise within its appropriate scope, provided dual roles are clearly disclosed, documented, and maintained with full ethical transparency from the start of the client relationship.
Health Coaches are engaged as 1099 independent contractors, maintain their own professional liability insurance, and manage their own schedules in coordination with clinic availability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review practitioner-generated care documentation and engage clients in implementing their health plans through structured, goal-oriented coaching sessions
• Apply evidence-based behavior change methodologies, including motivational interviewing, to support client self-efficacy and sustainable habit formation
• Develop and adjust individualized coaching plans addressing lifestyle pillars including nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social well-being
• Maintain accurate session documentation and contribute to coordinated care through appropriate communication with clinical providers
• Operate within a clearly defined professional scope, referring all clinical questions to licensed providers without exception
• Uphold the highest standards of client confidentiality, ethical practice, and professional conduct within a Christian academic environment
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in integrative health and lifestyle medicine best practices
• Facilitate group wellness sessions and community education programming as the Hub’s services expand

Qualifications

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Active, nationally recognized health coaching certification required (NBC-HWC, ACE, or equivalent)
• Additional credentials in diabetes management, lifestyle medicine, or nutrition coaching preferred

Experience

• Experience working with diverse populations and supporting clients through behavioral and chronic condition management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to make complex health concepts accessible

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a coordinated, practitioner-led care model
• Alignment with the mission and values of Indiana Wesleyan University

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Nov 2026 US Eastern Standard Time