An Introduction to the Wellness Navigator for Athletics
The Wellness Navigator position is a new professional role at Brock University, funded by the McCall MacBain Foundation and supported by the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre.
Wellness Navigators are embedded roles within different areas on campus, including Faculty of Education, Graduate Studies, Black Student Success Centre and Athletics-Varsity.
The role focuses on fostering inclusivity and improving student and campus well-being by providing compassionate, non-judgmental, holistic, culturally responsive one-on-one personalized support to help students overcome barriers and connect them with the resources they need to thrive.
This approach not only enhances individual well-being but also fosters a more inclusive and connected campus community.
In addition to supporting student-athletes, the Wellness Navigators can also be available to coaching and administrative staff within the athletic department who want to learn more about ways to engage a Wellness Navigator with student-athletes accessing their services. We are also a resource to brainstorm ways coaches, staff and faculty can further enhance individual and campus well-being at Brock.
