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Sport Club Professional Intern

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Feb 01, 2026
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:University Staff Employment Type:Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile:Recreation Program Coordinator Job Summary: The Sport Club Professional Intern at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will acquire comprehensive experience in campus recreation and leadership through active involvement in program administration, advising, and the evaluation of personnel and club financial requests. The intern will also collaborate with a range of departments beyond Sport Clubs including Intramural Sports, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Facilities & Grounds, Scheduling & Events, and Wellbeing to support the overall success of the program. Throughout the appointment, the intern will also serve as a representative of University Recreation & Wellbeing to the UW-Madison campus and the broader community. Assist with the supervision, management, and mentorship of 6 student leads. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate 50+ student supervisors. Assist with Outdoor Operations of the Sport Clubs Program Assist with the overall management of comprehensive campus recreation softwares; InnoSoft Fusion, DoSportsEasy, SubItUp. Collaborate with other departments at Rec Well such as Intramural Sports, Finance, etc. Serve as a liaison to select sport clubs, including all aspects of club oversight such as risk management, inventory, waiver collection, website update, monthly officer meetings, and priority points tracking system. Maintain daily office hours to assist with administrative duties including answering phone calls and e-mail correspondence, stocking first aid kits with proper supplies, record retention and filing, and customer service. Key Job Responsibilities: Develops targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals Prepares and monitors budgets and purchases expenditures as needed Coordinates logistics for events and programs Assists in implementing the staffing resource allocation plan including hiring, training, and supervision Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures Engages in the Rec Well professional internship development curriculum, all staff meetings, divisional committees, and other professional development responsibilities and opportunities. Department: Sport Clubs Compensation: $22.50/Hour Work Schedule: Typical working hours between 9a-4p. Some night and weekend hours may be required. Average of 30 hours/week Academic Professional Internship Information: Internships are limited-time employments lasting 9 months or 1,040 total hours. Internship dates are approximate and will run mid-August 2026 to May 2027. 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. Contact Information: Madelyn Johnson, recruitment.recwell.wisc.edu Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.