Student Athlete Wellness Coordinator

Department: Student Wellness Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

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General Purpose

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.

Duties and 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

The Coordinator ensures 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).

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

*Flexible work hours required, including occasional evenings and weekends

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10927417 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 05    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  07/16/2026  
Closing Date:  07/23/2026