Assistant Director of Community Programs

University of Wisconsin Madison
$62,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2025
Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Community Programs is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of a robust portfolio of programs for youth and adults: American Red Cross Courses, swim lessons, ice skating lessons, self-defense, and youth programs including a 9-week summer camp program service 160 campers per week. The Assistant Director of Community Programs will serve as a key leader within the Programs Team reporting to the Associate Director of Programs. Responsibilities include holistic supervision of one full-time staff member and indirect supervision of 100 student employees. The role includes managing budgeting and purchasing for the community programs department with an entrepreneurial mindset. Additionally, the Assistant Director of Community Programs will lead program development, assessment, and compliance with campus, state, and Federal laws to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. Responsibilities: Manages a department of recreation that encompasses multiple comprehensive recreation programs. Oversees and performs activities including policy development and enforcement, program development and expansion, participant eligibility, and/or risk management. May supervise staff. 20% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees 30% Provides leadership and direction regarding programmatic decisions, budgets, and logistics 15% Manages applicable software systems for program registration, sport management, and participation data 10% Develops and audits the unit budget 10% Prepares and analyzes statistical reports, evaluations, participation surveys, and program manuals 5% Facilitates the development of new programs and fosters relationships with existing student organizations 10% Ensures compliance for Rec Well summer camp with American Camp Association accreditation and state licensure requirements 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. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's Degree in outdoor education, recreation, coaching, juvenile justice, social work, psychology, child development, or education, or another camp-related field Preferred Master's Degree in recreation, sports administration, higher education, or related field Qualifications: Required: - A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in a collegiate or community recreation or student organization setting is required. If applicable, graduate assistantships are equivalent to one year professional experience. - Supervision of full or part time employees. - Experience managing budgets and financial transactions. - Demonstrated understanding of youth protections. - Ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues and campus partners. - Demonstrated understanding of policy development and risk management. - Per Wisconsin State Code for licensed day camp programs the applicant shall be at least 21 years of age and shall have at least one of the following: a. The Wisconsin Afterschool and Youth Development Credential. b. A bachelor's degree in outdoor education, recreation, coaching, juvenile justice, social work, psychology, child development, or education, or another camp-related field. c. Two or more years of supervisory or administrative experience in an organized camp or children's program. Preferred: - Three (3) years of professional experience in a collegiate or community recreation or student organization setting is preferred. If applicable, graduate assistantships are equivalent to one year professional experience. Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $62,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The starting salary for the position is $62,000. Actual salary will be based on experience and qualifications. 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. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf How to Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" button to begin the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume and a cover letter addressing your work-related experience and qualifications related to this position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted until candidate is a finalist and will not be contacted without notifying the applicant. Contact: Cameron Theisen cameron.theisen@wisc.edu 608-262-8809 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Recreation Program Manager(AE040) Department(s): A80-RECREATION & WELLBEING/COMMUNITY/INSTR PROGS Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 309982-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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