"Operations Summer Intern"

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 60 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
• 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
• 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
• Assist in maintaining building security and safety through electronic access controls, key management, and two-way radio system
• Maintain all required certifications related to job responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities

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

Department

Operations

Compensation

$22.50/hour

Work Schedule

This position works an average of 30 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday- Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend support required.

Education

• HS Diploma – Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Achieve or advancing towards Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.

Summer Internship Program Information

• Internships are limited-time employments lasting 400 total hours
• Internship dates are approximate and will run June 2026 to August 2026

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.

Contact Information

Madelyn Johnson, recruitment@recwell.wisc.edu