Certified Functional Health Coach for Behavior-Change Program Development

Posted 6 days ago

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Summary

Project Overview We are seeking a Certified Functional Health Coach to help develop non-clinical coaching frameworks, accountability systems, client-engagement resources, and behavior-change tools for a virtual precision-health program. The ideal candidate understands that information alone rarely creates sustainable change. We are looking for someone who can help translate health goals into clear actions, realistic routines, measurable commitments, and consistent follow-through. This is a remote coaching-program development engagement. Scope of Work The selected consultant may assist with: Developing structured health-coaching pathways Creating goal-setting, accountability, and habit-development frameworks Developing motivational interviewing prompts and coaching conversation guides Creating client-facing worksheets, reflection exercises, and progress check-ins Designing weekly and monthly coaching workflows Developing engagement strategies for clients struggling with consistency Creating general educational content related to sleep, stress, nutrition habits, movement, recovery, and routines Developing escalation guidelines for concerns that require a licensed medical or behavioral-health professional Reviewing coaching materials for tone, clarity, and appropriate professional boundaries Collaborating with nutrition, fitness, physical therapy, and medical consultants The work must remain within the scope of health and wellness coaching and must not be presented as medical or mental-health treatment. Required Qualifications Current health and wellness coaching certification from an established credentialing or training organization Formal training in functional, integrative, lifestyle, or whole-person health coaching At least three years of coaching or coaching-program development experience Strong knowledge of behavior-change principles Experience with motivational interviewing, goal setting, and client accountability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Clear understanding of coaching scope and referral boundaries Ability to create structured, polished, client-facing materials Applicants must provide the exact name of each credential and its issuing organization. Please do not claim to be licensed, board-certified, or clinically qualified unless you currently hold the applicable credential. Preferred Qualifications Nationally recognized health and wellness coaching credential Experience with functional or lifestyle-medicine programs Digital health or remote coaching experience Experience supporting professionals with demanding schedules Experience developing coaching curricula or training resources Familiarity with gamification, health scores, progress dashboards, or engagement systems Experience collaborating with licensed healthcare professionals

  • More than 30 hrs/week
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  • 6+ months
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    $80.00

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Health & Wellness
Health Coaching
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