Peer Wellness Coach Position Available In [Unknown county], South Carolina

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Job Title Student Employee Internal Title Peer Wellness Coach Campus Upstate CollegeDivision USC Upstate CollegeDivision Level Department UPS Counseling Services Advertised Salary $12.00 per hour Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC PartFull Time Part Time Hours per week 5 Work Scle Expectations & Time Commitment Work 5 hours per week during the academic year (approximately 30 weeks). Attend mandatory training before the academic year begins. Participate in ongoing meetings, coaching practice, and outreach opportunities. Be available for occasional evening and weekend events. Complete required Peer Educator and QPR certification trainings. Be prepared to lead and participate in campus wellness events and tabling. Job Search Category Student Employee Position Description Advertised Job Summary Job Overview Are you passionate about mental health, connection, and making a difference on campus? Join Counseling Services as a Peer Wellness Coach (PWC) and help foster a healthier, more empowered studentmunity. PWCs are trained student leaders who provide one-on-one coaching that supports fellow students in navigating challenges, clarifying goals, and building sustainable wellness habits. Through coaching, outreach, andcation, you will be part of a mission to create a culture of care, resilience, and peer support at USC Upstate. You will also help engage students in meaningful conversations about wellness through events, Wellness Assessments, and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training. Key Responsibilities As a Peer Wellness Coach, you will: Provide individual wellness coaching sessions to help students explore challenges and set personalized, skill-based goals. Facilitate Wellness Assessments to enhance students’ self-awareness and vision for wellness. Create a safe, supportive environment for open conversations and peer connection. Participate in outreach events, tabling, and campus initiatives promoting wellness and mental health. Deliver QPR training to equip students with life-saving suicide prevention skills. Collaborate with studentanizations, residential life, and campus partners on wellness programming. Refer students to Counseling Services, Health Services, and other resources when appropriate. Support the Director of Counseling Services and Peer Wellness Coach Coordinator with projects as needed. What You will Gain Certification as a NASPA Certified Peer Educator and QPR Gatekeeper. Hands-on experience in coaching, leadership, mental health advocacy, and campus engagement. Enhanced skills inmunication, active listening, goal setting, and peer support. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of your peers.

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Peer Wellness Coaching is not counseling or a clinical service. It does not include diagnosing or treating mental health conditions. Coaches focus on support, goal setting, and empowerment, and refer students to professional help as needed. Special Conditions Must be able to carry outreach supplies (up to 25 lbs.) Must befortable standing for 3-4 hours during events Qualifications Qualifications We are looking for students who are: Enthusiastic about enhancing student wellbeing and mental health on campus. Experienced in leadership, mentoring, customer service, or volunteer roles. Enrolled at USC Upstate with a minimum of 6 credit hours and a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Able tomit to the Peer Wellness Coach role for one academic year (Fall and Spring semesters (2025 – 2026). Organized, dependable, andfortable working independently and as part of a team. Respectful of confidentiality and capable of discussing sensitive topics withpassion. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1-2 Desired Start Date 08012025 Job Open Date 04162025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings185971 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate incational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIVAIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery tfrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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