Recreation and Wellness Coordintor (SMSU) - Palm Desert Campus

California State University, Chico; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Retirement

CalPers 457

Holidays & Personal Holiday

Vacation and Sick Leave

Educational Assistance Benefit (based…

Employee Assistance Plan

Long-Term Care Insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Workers' Compensation

Unemployment Insurance

State Disability Insurance

Job summary

The Santos Manuel Student Union at Palm Desert Campus seeks a Recreation & Wellness Coordinator to lead daily operations of the Center for Well-Being, recreation spaces, and esports programming. You will supervise student employees, manage programs, and collaborate with campus partners to support student belonging and success.

Responsibilities include staffing, event logistics, budget monitoring, training, and ensuring accessible, safe services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience developing programs, supervising student employees, coordinating events, or supporting a student-facing center is preferred.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification required; instructor certification must be obtained within six months.
• Valid CA Driver’s License required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Center for Well-Being, assigned Recreation & Wellness spaces, esports programming, ensuring they are welcoming, accessible, safe, functional, and prepared for daily use.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate student employees assigned to the Center for Well-Being, recreation, and esports.
• Monitor space usage and apply Recreation & Wellness policies, procedures, accessibility expectations, customer-service standards, and risk-management practices.
• Coordinate scheduling for Center for Well-Being, recreation, wellness, esports, and special program spaces and assist with event logistics.
• Coordinate the day-to-day programs, services, collaborations, and administrative functions associated with the Center for Well-Being, Recreation & Wellness team, esports space, including campus partnerships and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Develop, implement, and assess recreation, wellness, and well-being programs that support holistic well-being, student success, belonging, leadership development, and student engagement.
• Teach First Aid and CPR/AED trainings when appropriately certified and assigned.
• Coordinate Palm Desert esports space and serve as the site liaison to the broader university esports program.
• Manage the Palm Desert esports space, equipment, software, gaming systems, access procedures, and student-facing service standards; coordinate gaming, leagues, tournaments, and events.
• Maintain inventories and checkout procedures for well-being, recreation, and esports equipment and materials.
• Support the Director with fiscal management for Palm Desert Recreation & Wellness programs and spaces.
• Provide day-to-day operational support for third party gym vendor including membership registrations and sign-ups.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop accessible, student-informed programs.
• Use data to improve programming and services and support regular assessment and planning.
• Develop working relationships with campus leadership and community partners; participate in professional development and interdisciplinary projects.
• Occasional travel between Palm Desert and San Bernardino campuses.

Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

Event coordination

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Recreation and Wellness Coordintor (SMSU) - Palm Desert Campus

Job no: 563907
Work type: Auxiliary
Location: San Bernardino - Palm Desert Campus
Categories: Excluded

RECREATION & WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Hiring Range:$51,949 - $64,937

Job Title:Recreation and Wellness Coordinator

Department:Recreation and Wellness

Reports To:Director of Recreaton and Wellness

Location:Palm Desert Campus

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Category:Full-Time, Regular, At-Will

Salary Grade:5

(This is not a state position)

The Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) is a focal point of the campus where students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and guests can develop an enduring relationship with the campus. Serving as the campus social hub, the SMSU assists in the retention and development of students, while encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural pluralism, gender equity, and ethnic diversity.The SMSU nurtures an environment conducive to personal growth and development through a variety of cultural, social, educational, and recreational activities. Bridging formal learning and life experiences, the SMSU also serves as a training ground for developing student leaders through leadership opportunities and employment that promote an active learning domain.

Functioning as a meeting place on campus, the facilities provide a comfortable and relaxing environment with a multitude of services important for the University community.

SMSU North first and second floors house a variety of services and departments including: Coyote Lanes Bowling Alley, game room, social stairs, CSUSB Bookstore, lounge spaces, The Habit Burger Grill, dining area, an outdoor plaza deck, and our massive 12,000 square foot conference center.Also known as the Student Success floor- the third floor houses our JEDI Centers:Asian and Pacific Islander Desi American Center,First Peoples Center,Latinx Center,Pan-African Student Success Center, Osher Adult Re-Entry Center,Queer and Transgender Resource Center, and Women’s Resource Center. Other campus entities include: Associated Students Incorporated (ASI),Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, Leadership Lab, Undocumented Student Success Center and 1,000 square feet of study/lounge space.

SMSU South facilities include: a spacious lobby, relaxation and study lounge areas, meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art theater, a multi-purpose Events Centerused for major events,Financial Literacy Center, Graduate Student Success Center, and E-Sports Arena. Other services and departments located within the SMSU are Basic Needs, Obershaw Den, New Student Orientation and Family Programs, the Office of Black Student Success, and the Division of Student Affairs Office.

Work Schedule

This is a regular, full-time, hourly position. Willingness to work a flexible schedule as necessary in order to respond to emergency/urgent situations is required. This may include working extended hours, evenings, weekends and some holidays.

General Purpose

The Recreation & Wellness Coordinator plans, implements, assesses, and coordinates Recreation & Wellness programs and services at the Palm Desert Campus. The position has primary responsibility for programmatic operations connected to the Center for Well-Being, assigned recreation and wellness spaces, and Palm Desert esports programming.

The Coordinator supports holistic well-being, student development, leadership growth, recreation as a campus connector, and an inclusive and welcoming student experience. The position works collaboratively with campus partners, student organizations, the Student Center, Recreation & Wellness staff, and the broader university esports space to provide accessible programs and services that help students belong, grow, and thrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Center for Well-Being, assigned Recreation & Wellness spaces, esports programming, ensuring they are welcoming, accessible, safe, functional, and prepared for daily use.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate student employees, and student supervisors assigned to the Center for Well-Being, recreation, and esports.
• Monitor space usage and apply Recreation & Wellness policies, procedures, accessibility expectations, customer-service standards, and risk-management practices.
• Coordinate scheduling for Center for Well-Being, recreation, wellness, esports, and special program spaces and assist with event logistics.
• Coordinate the day-to-day programs, services, collaborations, and administrative functions associated with the Center for Well-Being, Recreation & Wellness team, esports space, including campus partnerships and referrals to appropriate nonclinical health, counseling, basic-needs, academic-support, and student-success resources.
• Develop, implement, and assess recreation, wellness, and well-being programs that support holistic well-being, student success, belonging, leadership development, and student engagement.
• Teach First Aid and CPR/AED trainings when appropriately certified and assigned.
• Coordinate Palm Desert esports space and serve as the site liaison to the broader university esports program.
• Manage the Palm Desert esports space, equipment, software, gaming systems, access procedures, and student-facing service standards; coordinate recreational gaming, intramural gaming, leagues, tournaments, and special esports events.
• Maintain inventories and checkout procedures for well-being, recreation, and esports equipment, supplies, technology, and program materials.
• Support the Director with fiscal management for Palm Desert Recreation & Wellness programs and spaces, including budget development, purchasing, budget monitoring, and responsible resource allocation.
• Provides day-to-day operational support for third party gym vendor which includes membership registration, on-site sign-ups, cancellations, billing and any other needed coordination.
• Collaborate with the Student Center, ASI, student organizations, PDC faculty and staff, student-support units, affinity centers, and other campus or community partners to develop intentional, accessible, student-informed, and connected programs.
• Use student voice, participation information, assessment findings, feedback, learning, and relevant well-being data to improve programming and services; support regular and annual assessment, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Develop working relationships with PDC leadership, faculty, staff, students, and community partners; represent Recreation & Wellness on committees as assigned; and participate in professional development, cross-training, and interdisciplinary projects that support continuous improvement and responsible stewardship of people, spaces, and resources.
• Occasional travel between Palm Desert and San Bernardino campuses to support events, programs, trainings and any other organizational related activities.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required; 1-2 years of experience working with college students in recreation, wellness, esports, student development, or a related area is preferred. Experience developing programs, supervising student employees, coordinating events, or supporting a student-facing center is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises assigned Recreation & Wellness student employees, including student assistants, student supervisors, and esports staff, as staffing levels and program needs require. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; resolving problems; and supporting student employee learning and development.

Additional Skills Required

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related scheduling, communication, assessment, and student-service systems.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Team lifting is required for items exceeding the established individual lifting limit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The noise level is usually moderate. Work may occur indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. Local travel between Palm Desert and San Bernardino may be required.

Certifications Licenses & Registrations

First Aid and CPR/AED certification is required and may be obtained within the first month of employment. Instructor certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment. Valid CA Driver’s License required.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The noise level is usually moderate. Work conditions may vary depending on the location of job tasks required; may occur indoors and outdoors, therefore requiring exposure to a variety of elements. While working outdoors, the work environment may involve exposure to various elements including but not limited to: sun, heat/cold, dust, pollens and other environmental risks.

Benefits Include

• CalPERS Retirement
• CalPers 457
• Holidays & Personal Holiday
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance Benefit (based on availability of funding)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Workers' Compensation
• Unemployment Insurance
• State Disability Insurance

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. Our commitment to work toward an environment that values diversity requires that we create, promote, and maintain activities and programs which further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values which discourage intolerance and discrimination.

The concept and dimensions of diversity are to be advanced and incorporated into every aspect of university activity, including student life, the curriculum, teaching, programs, staffing, personnel training practices, research, community services, events, and all other areas of university endeavor.

Dimensions of diversity shall include, but are not limited to, the following: race, ethnicity, religious belief, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ability, socioeconomic status, cultural orientation, national origin, and age.

The implementation of the Commitment to Diversity will rest with the university as a whole. The president, in addition to a personal commitment and involvement, may use the University Diversity Committee, campus administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other members of the campus community to implement effectively the philosophy and intent of this statement.

Supplemental Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position with Santos Manuel Student Union. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants. Fingerprinting is required for all employees that have direct contact with minors.

The Santos Manuel Student Union is proud to be an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.