Student Athlete Wellness Coordinator

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

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About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Student Wellness Services, with a collaborative reporting relationship to the Director, Student Athlete Experience and High Performance Sport, the Student Athlete Wellbeing Coordinator advances a comprehensive, student-centred approach to student-athlete wellbeing. This role supports the integration of mental health, physical health, academic success, and personal wellbeing within the sport environment, contributing to student-athlete success, retention, and overall well-being. The Student Athlete Wellbeing Coordinator serves as a critical liaison between the Department of Athletics and Student Wellness Services, supporting coordinated care, integrated service delivery, and effective collaboration.

Requirements

• Masters degree in social work, public health/health promotion, counselling, kinesiology, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years total experience, minimum of 3 years experience in a mental health or student-facing environment
• Understanding of the student experience
• Knowledge of university systems, academic policies, and semester timelines
• Familiarity with the broader mental health system, including crisis response and emergency services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (PHIPA, Mental Health Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA)
• Understanding of Safe Sport principles and frameworks (e.g., UCCMS, Rowan’s Law)
• Strong case coordination and risk assessment skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and highly collaborative environments
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Student-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse and intersecting identities
• High level of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with student-athletes and/or lived experience in sport is an asset
• Experience working in a postsecondary environment is an asset

Responsibilities

• Leading student-athlete wellbeing case coordination
• Supporting the development and implementation of proactive wellness initiatives, education, and prevention programming across the Department of Athletics and varsity teams
• Establishing and strengthening referral pathways across campus and community services
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and high-performing sport culture aligned with Safe Sport principles and institutional priorities
• Collaborating closely with Athletics staff, Integrated Support Teams, Student Wellness Services, healthcare providers, and external partners to support holistic student-athlete care
• Ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and frameworks, including Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety) and the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level