Become a Wellness Leader
New: Priority application review underway.
Openings: Accepting rolling applications.
Application Deadline: 6/3/26
We believe we're stronger together!
We’re looking for students to grow their leadership through wellness.
Our mission is to bring people together for connection & holistic wellness.
What do Wellness Leaders do?
- Lead Elevate Evenings wellness initiative
- Apply the science of prosocial leadership
- Strengthen their own wellness expertise
- Lead fun & holistic wellness activities
- Wellness themes: social, creative, mindfulness, physical & more
What is Elevate Evenings?
- Our largest college wellness initiative
- Connection, dinner & wellness activities
- How we "elevate" all Wildcats!
Benefits of being a Wellness Leaders:
- Applied & hands-on leadership role
- Professional training & mentoring
- Increased leadership confidence
- Build your resume & learn new skills
- Create positive change on campus
- For personal & professional growth
- Earn internship credit (not required)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Motivated to increase campus well-being
- Desire to be an effective leader
- Understands importance of belonging
- Welcoming & kind with others
- Punctual & well organized
- Successfully completed 2 UA semesters
- Enrolled at UA for fall 26 & spring 27
Wellness Leader Commitment
1) Full academic year (fall & spring semesters)
2) Attend 3 Wellness Leader Trainings:
- ZOOM - Wed. Aug. 5th, 5:30 - 8:00pm
- In-Person: Wed. Aug 26th, 5:30 - 8:00pm
- In-Person: Wed. Sep 2rd, 5:30 - 6:30pm
3) Lead Elevate Evenings:
- Wednesdays, from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Fall 26 dates: Sep. 9th - Nov. 18th
- Spring 27 dates: Jan. 27 - Apr 14th
- No hours for holidays & school breaks
Yearly Time Commitment:
- 8.5 onboarding & training hours
- 45 (minimum) Wed. night service hours
- 16 planning hours (flexible)
How to apply (2026-2027)
- Priority application review underway.
- Currently accepting rolling applications.
- Application Deadline: 6/3/26
- Questions?
Ryan Daily - rdaily7@arizona.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions:
How do I apply?
- Click the application button above
Do I need previous leadership experience?
- No - it does help, but all new Wellness Leaders receive leadership training
Do you have to be in a specific major?
- No - we are open to all majors
Can I be a Wellness Leader for only one semester?
- Not typically, since it is a two semester commitment
- Rare exceptions may be granted for special circumstances
Is this a paid leadership role?
- While there are many benefits, this is an unpaid volunteer role
- One popular perk is free dinners each week at Elevate Evenings!
- You also get an official Wellness Leader polo and name badge
Can first year students be Wellness Leaders?
- Not yet - a min. requirement is successful completion of two UA semesters
What are the hour requirements?
- See the commitment section above
Who supervises the Wellness Leadership Team?
- Ryan Daily, MA, LPC
- Director of Student Wellness
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- 20+ years of wellness expertise
I have more questions, who can I speak with?
- Contact Ryan Daily
- Click here to get in touch
Priority application review underway.
Currently accepting rolling applications.
Application Deadline: 6/3/26
Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis for qualified applicants