Athletic Health and Wellness Counselor

Position:           Athletic Health and Wellness Counselor

Reports to:       Director of Athletics

The Athletic Health and Wellness Counselor is a vital role in supporting the mental health and performance of our student-athletes. This position focuses on enhancing self-efficacy, resilience, and overall well-being through individual counseling, team workshops, and collaboration with coaches and athletic staff. The successful candidate will use applied sport psychology principles to help student-athletes manage stress, improve focus, and overcome personal and performance-related challenges both on and off the field.

About Chestnut Hill College
Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, Chestnut Hill College is an independent, Catholic institution rooted in a strong liberal arts tradition that fosters equality through holistic education. Distinguished by its strong mission, collegial environment, and dedication to personalized instruction through a small faculty-to-student ratio, the College promotes the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person. Located in the charming Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, it serves a culturally diverse student body.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential psychological counseling and performance coaching for student-athletes.
• Conduct workshops on coping strategies, goal setting, visualization, and relaxation techniques.
• Collaborate with coaches and staff to address stressors and promote athlete wellness.
• Support student-athletes coping with injuries, setbacks, and mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.
• Use current research to develop and implement strategies that optimize athletic and personal performance.
• Partner with the Assistant AD for Academic Success and Community Engagement to identify and assist student-athletes in need of additional support.

Position:           Athletic Health and Wellness Counselor

Reports to:       Director of Athletics

The Athletic Health and Wellness Counselor is a vital role in supporting the mental health and performance of our student-athletes. This position focuses on enhancing self-efficacy, resilience, and overall well-being through individual counseling, team workshops, and collaboration with coaches and athletic staff. The successful candidate will use applied sport psychology principles to help student-athletes manage stress, improve focus, and overcome personal and performance-related challenges both on and off the field.

About Chestnut Hill College
Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, Chestnut Hill College is an independent, Catholic institution rooted in a strong liberal arts tradition that fosters equality through holistic education. Distinguished by its strong mission, collegial environment, and dedication to personalized instruction through a small faculty-to-student ratio, the College promotes the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person. Located in the charming Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, it serves a culturally diverse student body.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential psychological counseling and performance coaching for student-athletes.
• Conduct workshops on coping strategies, goal setting, visualization, and relaxation techniques.
• Collaborate with coaches and staff to address stressors and promote athlete wellness.
• Support student-athletes coping with injuries, setbacks, and mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.
• Use current research to develop and implement strategies that optimize athletic and personal performance.
• Partner with the Assistant AD for Academic Success and Community Engagement to identify and assist student-athletes in need of additional support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Kinesiology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of two years of experience in counseling, ideally with student-athletes.
• Membership in the Association for Applied Sport Psychology preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Deep passion for promoting holistic athlete development and enhancing self-efficacy.

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