"Coordinator of Community Programs"

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.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred: Master’s Degree

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.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under . You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

The application has only one attachment field. Upload all required documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

Upload required documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume

References will be requested from final candidates.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Contact Information:

Cameron Theisen, cameron.theisen@wisc.edu

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Recreation Program Supervisor