Job Description

Working Title: Assistant Director of Operations and Recreation Programs

Department Name: Health, Wellness, & Recreation Center

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Administrator II

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: $6,241 - $9,361 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $7,800 - $8,000 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin May 13, 2026, 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:

The CSUDH Health & Well-Being cluster takes a holistic approach to care and offers a variety of resources to the CSUDH community to help students thrive while they pursue their academic success. Under the general direction of the Director of the Health, Wellness and Recreation Center (HWRC), the Assistant Director of Operations & Recreation Programs provides leadership and supervision for the Center's day-to-day operations, hospitality and guest experience, facility logistics and scheduling, event oversight, and recreation programming across all HWRC indoor and outdoor spaces.

This role works collaboratively with the HWRC Assistant Director of Aquatics and Fitness to optimize programmable spaces and with University Facility Operations to maintain facility maintenance and custodial needs. The position plays an integral role in promoting an integrated model of health and well being, advancing student development, and supporting revenue-generating programming within the Health, Wellness & Recreation Center (HWRC), opening in 2026.

In collaboration with a dynamic support team, the Assistant Director maintains operational excellence while advancing and engaging, welcoming, student-centered, and well-coordinated holistic wellness environment at the HWRC.

This position requires a flexible schedule as events dictate.

Some weekends and evenings required.

of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations for assigned areas within the Health & Well-Being Recreation Center (HWRC), including building schedules, hours of operation, risk management protocols, emergency action plans, and facility standard operating procedures.
• Work in collaboration with University Facilities to support ongoing maintenance, custodial services, and pool operations.
• Oversee facility rentals, events, locker operations, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with HWRC leadership, assist in preparing, forecasting, and monitoring annual operating budgets for assigned areas, and complete monthly/annual, inventory, and administrative reports.
• Coordinate scheduling, risk management protocols, and program evaluation across Hospitality, Outdoor Adventures, Intramurals, Youth Camps, and Event Operations, ensuring registration systems function effectively and support positive participant experiences aligned with CSUDH strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of relevant work experience in recreation, hospitality or equivalent field.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervision experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work as part of and lead a team that collaborates effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to write concise, logical reports.
• Knowledge of standard practices in recreational sports and aquatics.
• Knowledge of standard practices in youth programming and/or youth camps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Preferred instructional/operational certifications:
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • CPR-AED Instructor certification
  • Lifeguard or Lifeguard-IT certification
  • Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) certification
• Preferred knowledge in Recreation Management Software "Fusion" and “Connect2”.
• CA Driver License
• Required CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain).
• Demonstrated experience developing/managing comprehensive risk management and emergency response action plans
• At least 3 years experience working in a collegiate/community recreation environment (or equivalent).

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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
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• 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.

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

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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