Coordinator of Community Programs

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

19h • $51,000 - $57,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of the start date.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level