Wellness Specialist

Position Information

Job Title:

Wellness Specialist

Appointment Type:
Student Employee

Job Location:

(OSU Recreational Sports)

Position Appointment Percent: 100

Appointment Basis: 12

Pay Method:
Hourly

Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date:
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?:

Min Hourly Rate: $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate: $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 04/06/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date:

Posting Number: P12758SE

Number of Vacancies: 3

Posting Date: 01/21/2026

Closing Date: 02/27/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search:
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Wellness Specialist positions for the Recreational Sports department at Oregon State University (OSU).

Wellness Specialists report to the Fitness & Wellness Coordinator and are responsible for promoting and supporting health behaviors for students and the OSU community. Through wellness coaching, specialists assist students in defining wellness goals, applying their strengths, and removing barriers. Wellness specialists also assist with Fitness & Wellness events and educational opportunities.

Our Values in Action
As a student employee, you play a vital role in bringing our mission and values to life. We expect every team member to embody the following values in their work:

• We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.
• We Are Solution-Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution-focused manner.
• We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.
• We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.
• We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.
• We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives. We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $16.20

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Leadership, Equity & Inclusion, Communication, Professionalism

Position Details, Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead wellness coaching sessions while maintaining accurate and confidential coaching records in alignment with professional standards.
• Equity and Inclusion: Create an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment that supports the diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences of all participants.
• Communication: Provide excellent customer service that fosters approachability and motivates participants to pursue and achieve their individual wellness goals. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of campus wellness resources to make informed referrals and support participants’ holistic well-being.
• Professionalism: Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training to contribute to team effectiveness and ongoing professional development.
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of…