Position: Student Wellness and Recreation Coordinator
Department: Student Affairs
Wage: $18.64-$19.23
Union Affiliation: YES
Starting Date: July 1, 2025
Posting Date: June 4, 2025
Benefits Include:
Insurance package,
Mandatory retirement plan,
Dependent partial tuition waiver,
Faculty/staff tuition waiver
Wellness program:
Pro-rated annual and sick leave;

Wellness Center Oversight

• Manage daily operations of the campus Wellness Center to ensure it remains a welcoming and safe space.
• Oversee scheduling, facility upkeep, and service delivery.
• Maintain wellness equipment and supplies in coordination with campus partners.

Recreational and Fitness Programming

• Develop and implement a variety of recreational and fitness opportunities, including intramurals, group fitness, outdoor experiences, and health-related events.
• Encourage student participation by creating accessible, engaging, and diverse programs.
• Coordinate recreation equipment checkout and check-in processes.

Wellness Education and Outreach

• Lead health promotion and wellness education efforts through targeted campaigns and campus-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to deliver programs focused on mental health, stress management, sexual health, and overall well-being.

Supervision of Student Staff

• Recruit, train, and supervise student employees working in the Wellness Center.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for student staff.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and service-oriented team culture.

PATH Program Support

• Assist with the PATH (Peers Advocating Towards Health) peer education program.
• Support the planning and execution of student-led wellness initiatives and outreach events.

Orientation and Transition Support

• Contribute to new student orientation efforts, with a focus on wellness, belonging, and engagement.
• Collaborate with other Student Affairs staff to ensure wellness is woven into transitional programming.

Grant Implementation and Compliance

• Support the implementation of wellness-related grants, including the Rape Prevention Education (RPE) grant.
• Assist with educational programming, awareness campaigns, and grant reporting requirements.

Campus Collaboration and Leadership

• Partner with ASUMW (student government), student organizations, and campus departments to co-sponsor wellness events and recreational opportunities.
• Actively contribute to strategic planning efforts around student health, engagement, and retention.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effectiveness in wellness and recreation program development.
• Strong understanding of health promotion, student development theory, and wellness best practices.
• Experience coordinating health-focused services and managing a student-centered facility.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered program design and support for diverse populations.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in student wellness, recreation, or related student support services.
• Experience supervising student staff or peer educators.
• Background in managing wellness or fitness centers and organizing wellness education initiatives.
• Familiarity with recreational equipment management and student outreach strategies.

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.

2. Curriculum Vitae/Detailed Resume

3. Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire)

4. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University and Dillon Area

The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.

Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.

The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments withing the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).