Peer Wellness Coach

Department Overview

Rec Well is one of the largest student employers at UW‑Madison. Student employees develop skills related to customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, professionalism, and team building which support classwork, jobs after graduation, and beyond! Join us as we move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. This position is specifically part of the Wellbeing Department at Rec Well.

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8/24/2026

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Not Remote

Minimum: 2 Maximum: 15

Coaches are required to attend a weekly team meeting at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center. Coaches meet with individual student coaching clients throughout each week and help with campus workshops, events, and group coaching throughout the academic year as needed. Outside of the weekly team meeting, coaches plan their week based on their schedule and their wellness coaching clients' schedule.

Typically, coaches work 2‑10 hours per week throughout the fall and spring semesters, with occasional opportunities to work during the summer break. Coaches are expected to have some evening and weekend availability throughout the year to support campus workshops, events, and group coaching. Exact work hours vary week to week.

Note:

Coaches are required to attend the on‑campus training week from August 24‑28, 2026 from 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM.

Minimum: $17.00 per hour

3‑10

• Have a desire to learn coaching and communication skills.
• Be motivated and interested in supporting other students on campus.
• Be enrolled as a UW‑Madison undergraduate or graduate student, residing on‑campus for the 2026‑2027 school year.
• Be available and able to attend the on‑campus onboarding week August 24‑28, 2026, 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM.
• Be available and able to support the Peer Wellness Coaching Team by contributing to individual coaching, group coaching, event support, and workshop requests throughout the academic year.
• Have some availability in the evenings and on weekends throughout the academic year.

• Candidates with experience helping, teaching, coaching, advising, and/or supporting others.

• Be dedicated and enthusiastic about supporting others.
• Be committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for coworkers and peers.
• Be willing to learn, ask questions, and seek information.
• Possess good communication and listening skills.
• Have strong time management and organization skills for balancing responsibilities.
• Be passionate about holistic approaches to health and wellbeing.
• Be attentive and patient.
• Be creative and willing to take initiative.
• Be interested in developing and delivering wellbeing programming to a wide range of audiences.
• Be able to work collaboratively with others.
• Students eligible for hire will demonstrate an interest in developing:
  • Motivational interviewing and other evidence‑based coaching skills.
  • Strong interpersonal listening and communication skills.
  • Leadership and group facilitation skills.
  • Ability to self‑reflect and grow from feedback.
  • Management of multiple priorities and commitments.
  • Knowledge of resources available at UW‑Madison.

Peer Wellness Coaches work independently and collaboratively with Professional Wellbeing Staff and the Peer Wellness Coach team to provide wellness coaching on campus with Recreation & Wellbeing at UW‑Madison. Following an in‑depth training, wellness coaches will work directly with individual student coaching clients and complete administrative and logistical tasks to support this work. In addition, wellness coaches will work together to meet wellbeing campus requests that arise throughout the year by facilitating workshops, tabling at events, and providing group coaching.

Position Duties:

• Contribute to a safe environment for all students and staff to feel a sense of belonging.
• Support student coaching clients in individual conversations, small groups, and workshop settings.
• Use motivational interviewing skills and counseling techniques to guide conversations.
• He…