Director, Health, Wellness, & Recreation Center

Job Description:

Director, Health, Wellness, & Recreation Center

Description

Working Title: Director, Health, Wellness, & Recreation Center

Department Name: Health & Well-Being

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Administrator III

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $10,854 - $16,282 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $10,854 - $12,300 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin Monday, October 13, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

About the Department/Position:

Under the administrative direction of the Associate Vice President of Health & Well-Being, the Director of Health, Wellness & Recreation Center provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Department of Health, Wellness & Recreation. This role is responsible for the development, integration, and delivery of collaborative programs and services within the new Health, Wellness & Recreation Center, opening in 2026.

Serving as the primary leader for both the shared facility and recreation programs, the Director ensures a holistic, wellness-centered approach to operations and programming. Through strong cross-campus partnerships, the Director fosters an inclusive environment that promotes health, engagement, and community. This position plays a critical role in aligning departmental goals with institutional priorities, optimizing shared space utilization, and delivering innovative, student-focused experiences.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct a comprehensive campus recreation department under the Health and Well-Being functional team.
• Lead the development and implementation of programs, policies, and marketing strategies that support the department’s mission.
• Implement policies and procedures that support a wellness-focused operational model.
• Represent the department on university committees and work teams
• Provide leadership and support to two direct and 4 indirect reports across multiple functional areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professionals at this level usually have 8+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree. A minimum of four (4) years of managerial experience required. 5 years of previous recreation programming and/or operations experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and standard practices in collegiate health, wellness, and recreation management.
• Knowledge of program development and assessment methods, including learning outcome design and data driven decision making.
• Knowledge of budget development, financial management, and resource allocation in a multi program environment.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance standards applicable to recreation and wellness operations (e.g., ADA, OSHA, Title IX).
• Ability to lead a multi-functional department with diverse service areas under a unified wellness framework.
• Ability to integrate health, wellness, and recreation services into campus life in ways that engage a wide range of students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field.
• Higher education experience.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervision experience.

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General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services). Coordinate on-site implementation of SB 24 legally mandated medical abortion services.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Advertised: Sep 12 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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