Associate Health Coach

Telligen
United States, Iowa, West Des Moines
1776 West Lakes Parkway (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2026
Join Telligen as an Associate Health Coach and make a meaningful difference in people's lives! In this rewarding role, you'll work as a supportive wellness partner, helping individuals achieve their health and nutrition goals through personalized coaching. Using your excellent communication skills and motivational interviewing techniques, you'll guide members through their wellness journey via regular phone conversations. This is a hybrid role requiring your presence in the office 1-2 days per week. Essential Functions You will contact identified members to gather information regarding their baseline fitness level and nutritional practices using a variety of appraisal questions. Based on this information, you will problem solve with the member to identify and address specific goals to support health and behavior change. You will meet with participants telephonically on a consistent basis to review progress, refine goals, explore challenges and provide guidance using motivational interviewing techniques to overcome barriers. You will establish an on-going relationship with members and offer support and guidance in establishing behavioral goals and implementation plans to reach goals. You will manage your dedicated case load of members on a predetermined schedule for coaching sessions. You will maintain accurate and detailed electronic documentation of all members' progress and communication. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent 1-3 years of experience promoting health and wellness Certification in a fitness, health promotion, nutrition, counseling, or related health field is strongly preferred Experience with motivational interviewing preferred