RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Deadline: 27 May 2024

Position Information
Posting Details


Official Job Title RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Working Title: Supervisor of Events, Operations & Open Recreation Program
Position Number 02238763
Division Student Affairs
Department B037800 UNIVERSITY RECREATION
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 19
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Our Milwaukee campus sits within in a tree-lined neighborhood on the city’s Eastside, just minutes from Lake Michigan and a bustling downtown.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
University Recreation (UREC) provides facilities, programs, and services to meet campus needs for recreation, health, and wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of opportunities in the areas of fitness, wellness, open recreation, aquatics, intramurals, sport clubs, and outdoor pursuits. Join us to connect, engage, learn, grow, and succeed.
Job Summary
This position will manage the University Recreation (UREC) Open Recreation Program, including the overall operations of the Klotsche Center, Pavilion, Engelmann Gym, and OHOW Center (limited). In addition, this position will have responsibility for the pre-planning, set-up, coordination, and break-down of UREC, Athletic Department, UW-Milwaukee, and community special events held in the Klotsche Center, Pavilion, and Engelmann Gym. This is a customer service driven position performing it’s work onsite, in-person.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field
  • One year or more of related professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field (or progress toward degree)
  • Professional or Graduate Assistantship experience in recreation or recreational sports
  • Demonstrated experience managing a recreation or athletic facility
  • Demonstrated experience planning, staffing and setting-up athletic events (basketball, volleyball, track, swimming, etc.) and/or other special events at multiple locations
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing Fusion facility management software (or similar) and security software
  • Previous experience as a supervisor to a variety of employee types, including (but not limited to) the following:
    • students in a higher education environment
    • part-time or temporary staff
    • full-time professional staff
Target Salary Range $47,000 - $51,000
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must submit:
  • A professional resume
  • A cover letter that specifically addresses your experience, skill, knowledge, ability and education as related to EACH of the qualifications noted above
  • A document with the names and contact info for three professional references


    • In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
    The candidate selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts within 10 days of offer.
    Application Deadline 05/27/2024
    Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
    If Continuous, Initial Review Date
    Position Contact Name James Downey
    Contact Phone 414-229-3634
    Contact Email [email protected]
    Application Notes
    For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
    Legal Notices
    AA/EO Statement
    UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
    Reasonable Accommodations
    UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
    Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
    UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
    CBC and Reference Check Policy
    Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
    Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
    For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
    Employment Authorization
    In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
    Job Categories Athletics, Event Planning/Program Coordination, Facilities/Maintenance, Management/Supervisory, Office, Administrative, and Clerical Support

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