"Operations Professional Intern"

Job Details

Salary:
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Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Recreation Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Operations Professional Intern is responsible for the oversight and safety of UW Recreation and Wellbeing (Rec Well) facilities. This is a limited term position under the direct supervision of the Assistant Directors of Operations. This individual will gain valuable recreation and leadership experience by having active involvement in student staff development, member experience, operational and facility management, campus recreation software, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management, all while serving as an ambassador for University Recreation & Wellbeing to the UW-Madison campus and community. The Operations Professional Intern will serve on the team responsible for the hiring, training, and development of approximately 180 student employees.

• Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day operations of Rec Well facilities including the Nicholas Recreation Center and Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
• Directly assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, payroll, and evaluation of approximately 180 student employees with a focus on student training, development, and learning alongside the other Professional Intern
• Create, implement, and facilitate student employee trainings that may occur outside business hours or on weekends
• Work with Facility Services team for the upkeep, cleanliness, and maintenance of all activity spaces and equipment, including routine facility audits
• Create and maintain student staff job duties through Connect2Concepts, facility management software -Implement and provide feedback on Rec Well policies and guidelines
• Follow up on incidents and accidents that occur in all facilities
• Collaborate to ensure consistency of processes and policies across all facilities and develop, review, and evaluate student employee resources
• Aid in the creation and tracking of the annual budget, specifically related to recreation and first aid supplies as well as student wages
• Assist in maintaining building security and safety through electronic access controls, key management, building surveillance, and two-way radio system
• Represent Rec Well at institutional workshops, informational meetings, training sessions, committees, and conferences -Maintain all required certifications related to job responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in implementing the staffing resource allocation plan including hiring, training, and supervision
• Engages in the Rec Well professional internship development curriculum, all staff meetings, divisional committees, and other professional development responsibilities and opportunities.
• Prepares and monitors budgets and purchases expenditures as needed
• Coordinates logistics for events and programs
• Develops targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures

Department: Operations

Compensation: $22.50/Hour

Education:

• HS Diploma – Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Achieve or advancing towards Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75

How to Apply: As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume and cover letter.

Priority Deadline: The deadline for assuring full consideration is March 1, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.