Become a COACH

The C.O.A.C.H, Peer Program offers a select number of undergraduate students the opportunity to become a peer life coach and to provide peer to peer support services to the UC Irvine community.

Application process is currently closed. Applications for the 2026-2027 year will open in April 2026.

Training

Coaches are trained in:

• Attentive Listening Skills
• Coaching Skills
• Leadership
• Multicultural Awareness and Cultural Humility
• Social Justice and Advocacy
• College Mental Health 
• Crisis Intervention
• Consultation and Referral Skills
• Personal Growth and Radical Self-Preservation/Healing

Job Benefits

ACADEMIC CREDIT

Social Ecology majors can use the C.O.A.C.H. Peer Program as your 198 Field Study for either Winter OR Spring quarter—see your Social Ecology academic counselor for further information.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

While involved in this program you will provide direct service to UCI students in the form of one-to-one peer coaching. You will learn about your strengths, areas of growth, and ultimate potential as a future counselor or other helping profession role. You will be supervised by a licensed psychologist from the Counseling Center. The C.O.A.C.H. Peer Program can be a helpful addition to your resume, as graduate schools tend to value practice experience.

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP OTHERS

With your new and/or increased skills you will be able to assist others in achieving their goals, managing their stress as college students, and enhancing their self-esteem and zest for life.

TRAINING FROM PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS

Coaches are trained by experienced and recognized professionals within their field of expertise.