Assistant Director of Aquatics & Fitness

About the role

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 pursuing their academic success. The Assistant Director of Aquatics and Fitness implements and manages campus aquatics and fitness programming, supporting a wellness-focused approach aligned with departmental priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, forecast, and monitor annual operating budget for assigned areas and complete monthly/annual, inventory, and administrative reports.
• Ensure program registration systems function efficiently and support positive participant experiences via assessment best practices and CSUDH strategic initiative alignment.
• Oversee equipment inventory and coordinate purchasing for assigned programs.
• Develop and revise handbooks, policies, and program materials.
• Contribute to departmental assessment and strategic planning efforts.
• Oversee the Aquatics/Learn to Swim program, including program scheduling, curriculum development, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Response Plans, instructor supervision, and program assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of work experience in recreation, fitness or equivalent field.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervision experience required.
• Required current certification as a personal trainer or group fitness instructor.

Qualifications

• Preferred instructional/operational certifications: Certified Pool Operator, CPR-AED Instructor certification, Lifeguard-IT (instructor) certification.
• Preferred knowledge in Recreation Management Software "Fusion" and “Connect2”.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a collegiate/community recreation/fitness environment (or equivalent).

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 fitness programming (e.g. personal training, group fitness, wellness initiatives, etc.).
• Knowledge of standard practices in aquatic programming (e.g., swim lessons, aquatic fitness activities and events, summer youth aquatic experiences, etc.).

Benefits

California State University, Dominguez Hills offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. For more details, visit CSUDH.edu.

Pay

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

Schedule

This position requires a flexible schedule as events dictate. Some weekends and evenings are required.