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Health Coach resume example

Summary

National board-certified health and wellness coach with 5 years in employer and digital health programs, coaching 120 active members. Helped members with prediabetes lose an average of 5.8% body weight. Brings motivational interviewing, behavior change design and outcome tracking.

Experience

Senior Health Coach, Remote, Thrive Path Health (Remote)

Jun 2022 – Present

  • Coach 120 active members a month by video and chat on weight, diabetes, sleep and stress goals
  • Delivered the CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program to 14 cohorts, with members averaging 5.8% weight loss
  • Kept 6-month member engagement at 71% versus a 55% program average
  • Trained 8 new coaches in motivational interviewing using recorded session reviews

Wellness Coach, Wellspring Employer Wellness (Indianapolis, IN)

Jan 2021 – May 2022

  • Ran onsite biometric screenings and coaching for 3,000 employees across 5 employer clients
  • Led walking challenges that drew 41% participation and reduced self-reported stress scores

Personal Trainer, Hoosier Fitness Club (Bloomington, IN)

Jun 2018 – Dec 2020

  • Trained 25 clients a week on strength and conditioning programs

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Indiana University Bloomington (Aug 2016 – May 2020)

Skills

  • Coaching: motivational interviewing, goal setting, habit design, readiness assessment
  • Programs: CDC Diabetes Prevention Program, weight management, stress and sleep
  • Tools: Healthie, Zoom, Excel
  • Certifications: NBC-HWC, ACE Health Coach, CDC DPP Lifestyle Coach, CPR

How to write a Health Coach resume

A strong Health Coach resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.

Sections, in order

  1. Summary
  2. Licenses and certifications
  3. Experience
  4. Education
  5. Skills

Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.

Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.

Skills to feature

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Health Coach resume FAQ

What should a Health Coach resume include?

A Health Coach resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.

What is the best resume template for a Health Coach?

Vital, Classic and Modern work well for Health Coach roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.

How long should a Health Coach resume be?

One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.

Which skills should a Health Coach put on a resume?

Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Health Coach roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.

How do I write strong Health Coach resume bullet points?

Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."

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