Apply to be a Peer Coach
This could be you!
How to Apply
Applications open November 24, 2025 and close January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM PST. Please read the full position description before applying.
Position Description
Peer Coaches are student leaders within the office of Orientation and Transition Programs. Peer coaches are trained peers who help support new first-year students transition into UWB through one-on-one coaching sessions. They utilize effective communication skills to foster a trusting relationship with new students, facilitate goal-setting for personalized growth, and refer students to appropriate resources as necessary. Successful peer coach candidates must exhibit leadership qualities both inside and outside of the classroom, be passionate about helping others, demonstrate organizational skills, and possess a desire to develop their own potential for impact.
Peer Coaches Will:
- Welcome their students at orientation and run a small-group session
- Send monthly emails, texts, and calls to schedule coaching sessions
- Facilitate one-on-one coaching throughout fall quarter
- Empower coachees to create goals that contribute to their success at UWB
- Serve as a positive role model for new students
- Encourage students to build strong relationships with faculty, staff, and peers
- Connect students with clubs, organizations, and on-campus jobs
- Respond to faculty and staff concerns about first-year students
- Collaborate with other peer coach leads to support students in their meta-major through coaching, outreach, and events
Compensation and Benefits
- $20.76/hour (likely to increase to $21.30 on Jan. 1 2026)
- Academic credit for BCUSP 203
- Develop Skills in:
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Structured Goal Setting
- Exclusive networking opportunities with campus partners
- Paid professional development.
Timeline
This position will begin in Spring Quarter 2026 and will last until the end of Fall Quarter 2026 with the possibility to continue to the end of the academic year. Students must take BCUSP 203 in Spring Quarter (M/W 5:45-7:45pm). Students must also be able to attend all training sessions and be available to work 10-19.5 hours throughout the year, including summer.
| Spring Quarter | Summer Quarter | Fall Quarter | Winter & Spring Quarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTP retreat BCUSP course Weekly training | First-Year Orientation Coachee Meetings Weekly Training Intensive Training (Sept.) | Outreach to Coachees 1-1 Coaching Sessions First-Year Events Weekly Training | Continue as a Sr. Peer Coach Academic and Career Exploration Weekly Training |
Why Lead With OTP?
In the past two years, five of our coaches were Husky 100 winners. Our coaches are Mary Gates recipients and Global Scholars. Our alumni are researchers, PhD students, program managers, and software engineers. Leading with OTP will help you develop both the skills and network to reach your goals.
FAQs
Yes! Many of our Peer Coaches do. You are allowed to work up to 19.5 hours/week between campus jobs. You must be able to work at least 12 hours/week as a peer coach.
They’re extremely flexible! Except for training and events, you set your own schedule. Hours can be inconsistent. It depends on your caseload and how often you meet with your cohort. Normally coaches work anywhere between 10 – 15 hours a week.
Approximately 40 students.
You will be able to apply in December. We will take your performance and written responses into consideration.
Check out the meta-majors pathway site. You can be part of all five depending on your major and minor.