Job Summary:

Recreation & Wellbeing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a dynamic, energetic, goal?oriented, and innovative leader with experience in recreation and youth programming.

The Coordinator of Community Programs is a full-time professional staff member reporting to the Assistant Director of Community Programs. This role plays a key part in managing a robust portfolio of youth and adult programs, including American Red Cross courses, swim lessons, ice skating lessons, self-defense classes, and a 9-week summer day camp serving approximately 160 campers per week.

The Coordinator will also support the hiring, training, supervision, and development of roughly 100 student employees in collaboration with the Assistant Director. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to make a meaningful impact on community recreation programs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with the management of applicable software systems for program registration, sport management, and participation data
• May assist with the implementation of the personnel resource allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and resolution of personnel issues
• Implements risk management procedures and ensures adherence to institution and divisional policies
• Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program
• Assist in program development to generate revenue within the Community Programs portfolio 
• Assist in ensuring compliance with American Camp Association and State licensure requirements for Rec Well Summer Camp
• May assist with monitoring and auditing the unit budget

Department:

Community Programs

Compensation:

The minimum salary for the position is $51,000. The expected salary for this position ranges from $54,000 to $57,000. Actual pay is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  

In addition to salary, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in one of the following areas is required: collegiate recreation, community recreation, camp settings, outdoor education, coaching, juvenile justice, social work, psychology, child development, or education. Graduate assistantships, if applicable, are considered equivalent to one year of professional experience.
• Experience in providing customer service, strong communication, and problem-solving skills is necessary. 
• Demonstrated leadership in administering recreational programs with a focus on risk management. 
• Experience working with and/or programming for youth participants. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in supervision of students or other staff.
• Experience with American Red Cross, ice skating, and/or swim instruction.

Additional Details:

• This position is subject to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care Background Check requirements. Under Wisconsin Statute § 48.686, all child?care workers must complete a fingerprint?based background check upon hire and every five years thereafter. A new background check will be conducted at the time of hire unless a current background check is already on file from a previous position.
• Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of the start date.
• Recreation & Wellbeing covers all costs associated with required CPR certification and background checks.
• This position is eligible for up to the equivalent of one work day remote. 

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree 

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree

How to Apply:

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume and a cover letter addressing your work-related experience and qualifications related to this position. References will be requested from final candidates.

Contact Information:

Cameron Theisen, cameron.theisen@wisc.edu

About University of Wisconsin-Madison Recreation & Wellbeing

At University Recreation & Wellbeing, we practice what we preach. We work hard. We move fast. We aren’t afraid to fail, and we certainly aren’t afraid to stand out. As a growing team of over 100+ professional staff members and 1000+ student employees, we’re so much more than a building. We’re building a movement. And we’re looking for go-getting, limit-pushing, movement-loving people to join us. If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll consider applying for one of our open positions.Starting on Day One, your experiences, ideas, and strengths will be valued and leveraged to help us deliver mission-driven results. We are committed to creating and promoting an inclusive environment in which we celebrate the unique differences of each member in our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and equal access employer that embraces a diverse work environment.Join a team that feels more like a family. We put people first, dream big, and work hard together. We're building something special for Badgers -- get ready to hit the ground running.

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