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Sport Club Student Lead


PayCompetitive
LocationSun Prairie/Wisconsin
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: 510951

      Department Overview:

      Join the Rec Well team as we move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well.

      As one of the largest student employers at UW, we practice customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, professionalism, team building, and other skills that you can talk about in an interview with a future employer.

      We believe we’re more than a building. We’re building a movement. And we want you to be part of it! Visit recwell.wisc.edu for more information.

      Anticipated Start Date:

      March 9, 2026

      Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

      Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

      Not Remote

      Anticipated Hours Per Week:

      Minimum: 6 hours

      Maximum: 10 hours

      Schedule:

      Schedule can vary depending on class schedule. 2-3 shifts per week. Office hours typically take place sometime between 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. Occasional meetings and trainings may take place outside office hours.

      Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

      $17.50/hour

      Number of Positions:

      3

      Qualifications:

      - Proficiency in e-mail client and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Access) required.
      - Must be able to attend department-wide and program specific trainings.

      Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

      - First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or required to obtain certification within the first month of employment.
      - Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
      - Ability to communicate effectively with club athletes, co‑workers, and supervisors.
      - Ability to balance academic commitments with job responsibilities.
      - Event management experience preferred.
      - Reliable, patient, and dedicated to supporting Sport Clubs and helping them operate efficiently and successfully.

      Position Summary/Job Duties:

      - Coordinate all aspects of assigned Sport Clubs in collaboration with club leaders, facility operations, and risk management.
      - Provide mentorship and guidance through monthly meetings and regular follow‑up with clubs.
      - Oversee administrative tasks, including collecting waivers, managing rosters and equipment inventory, updating websites, compiling annual reports and budgets, and supporting fundraising and community service initiatives.
      - Assist clubs in navigating and utilizing the Do Sports Easy platform.
      - Maintain an onsite presence at practices, events, and tournaments to provide leadership and ensure adherence to Sport Club and University policies.
      - Participate in All Officer meetings, club officer trainings, and efforts to represent and promote the Sport Club program at competitions, Rec Well events, campus involvement opportunities, and professional development activities.
      - Support public relations efforts and foster community and campus engagement.
      - Facilitate scheduling and facility requests between the Sport Club office and other university departments.
      - Evaluate club development and recognize the achievements of individual clubs and their advisors.
      - Support leadership development of student officers through trainings, council meetings, seminars, and one‑on‑one conversations.
      - Maintain detailed records and statistical information related to priority points, injuries, travel, practices, and student development activities.
      - Build strong relationships with clubs to enhance customer service and trust.
      - Assist club officers in navigating challenges and making informed decisions while maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
      - Provide onsite support for designated Sport Club events.
      - Perform additional duties as assigned by the Sport Clubs Programs Assistant Director, Coordinator, or Professional Intern.

      Physical Demands:

      Ability to lift and move equipment with or without accommodations.

      Institutional Statements:

      Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

      UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

      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.wisc.edu

      Accommodation Statement:

      If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.

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