Recreation & Wellness Lead — Esports & Student Life

California State University; 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

Santos Manuel Student Union at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus seeks a Recreation & Wellness Coordinator to manage Center for Well-Being, esports spaces, and campus wellness programs. You will lead student staff, coordinate daily operations, and collaborate with campus partners to create inclusive, engaging programs that support student belonging.

This is a full-time, non-exempt role requiring a bachelor’s degree, supervisory experience, and certification readiness in first aid and CPR/ AED.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 1–2 years working with college students in recreation, wellness, esports, or related area preferred.
• Supervises student employees and esports staff; hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and scheduling/assessment systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the Center for Well-Being and esports spaces, ensuring welcoming, accessible, safe, and functional spaces.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate student staff for Well-Being and esports.
• Monitor space usage and enforce policies, accessibility expectations, customer-service standards, and risk-management practices.
• Coordinate scheduling for Well-Being, recreation, wellness, esports, and special spaces and assist with event logistics.
• Develop, implement, and assess recreation and wellness programs supporting holistic well-being and student engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Santos Manuel Student Union at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus seeks a Recreation & Wellness Coordinator to manage Center for Well-Being, esports spaces, and campus wellness programs. You will lead student staff, coordinate daily operations, and collaborate with campus partners to create inclusive, engaging programs that support student belonging.

This is a full-time, non-exempt role requiring a bachelor’s degree, supervisory experience, and certification readiness in first aid and CPR/ AED.