Sports, Recreation & Wellness
An Active, Healthy Lifestyle at The Mount
The Sports, Recreation & Wellness Department offers students, faculty, and staff many opportunities to engage in an active, healthy lifestyle.
Get involved by working out, joining a sports club, taking a PED class, or doing one of many fitness, sports, and wellness programs.
MSMU students, faculty, and staff should refer to myMSMU for more information.
Mission and Vision
Our mission is to promote leadership and success by enhancing wellbeing. In this spirit, the Sports, Recreation & Wellness department's vision is to make The Mount a model for healthy, vigorous living and lead the way for colleges and university recreation and wellness programs across the nation.
Core Values
At the heart of everything we do, you'll find a priority on making each of our activities and programs embody our six core values.
Goals and Outcomes
- Provide excellent programs and services founded in theory and evidence.
- Contribute to an environment supportive of wellbeing.
- Promote diversity, access, and respect among the Mount Community.
- Prepare resilient leaders.
- Offer resources and opportunities to create a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Explore Sports, Recreation & Wellness
Fitness Centers
Fitness Centers
The Sports & Wellness Department manages 2 fitness centers, one on the Chalon Campus and one on the Doheny Campus.
Group Exercise
Group Exercise
Group exercise sessions are free exercise sessions for students, faculty, and staff!
Intramural Sports
Intramural Sports
Intramural sports are a great way to meet new friends, get active, and have fun!
Special Events
Special Events
Special events offer a wide variety of opportunities for fun and physical fitness.
Wellness Programs
Wellness Programs
Explore our different wellness programs offered for students, staff, and faculty!
Student Employment Opportunities
Chalon and Doheny Fitness Assistants
Responsibilities: Ensuring the safety of patrons and proper use of equipment in the Fitness Center. Checking ID’s, giving facility tours, and issuing equipment. Equipment and facility cleaning, including laundry duties. This is a work-study position.
Peer Wellness Advocate
Responsibilities: Provide education, referral, and health advocacy services to other students. Help develop and implement new wellness initiatives. Help others make healthy lifestyle choices through workshops, outreach, and one-on-one coaching. This is a non-work-study position.
For more information on all job opportunities, students should log into Handshake: