Professional Internships

• The summer internship is a limited-term position lasting 400 hours.
• Employment is expected to run approximately June – August. Dates will vary based on position.
• Compensation is $22.50 per hour, based on an average of 40 hours per week.
• This position will receive up to 10 days of unpaid vacation.
• This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Housing, benefits, and health insurance not included.

The Member Services Summer Professional Intern is responsible for assisting the Member Services department with day-to-day operations of the Rec Well facilities. This individual will gain valuable recreation and leadership experience by having active involvement in enhancing the member experience, recruitment and retention initiatives, rental equipment and merchandise management, campus recreation software, scheduling, budgeting, and data analysis.

What you can expect to be doing:

• • Assist in the management of all aspects of Member Services, including staffing, sales & refunds, locker rentals, tours, and membership sales, as well as customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Oversight of Member Service forms and recurring membership cancellations, which includes all member inquiries and concerns.
  • Assist with the overall management of comprehensive campus recreation software, Fusion.
  • Participate in member recruitment fairs, presentations, and initiatives.
  • Assist with establishing and implementing short- and long-term goals, strategic initiatives, policies, operating procedures, and assessments related to member services.
  • Assist in planning and support of upcoming Member Services training.

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The Operations Summer Professional Intern is responsible for the oversight and safety of Rec Well facilities. This individual will gain valuable recreation and leadership experience by having active involvement in student staff development, member experience, operational and facility management, campus recreation software, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management, all while serving as an ambassador for Rec Well to the UW-Madison campus and community. The Operations Professional Intern will serve on the team responsible for the hiring, training, and development of approximately 60 student employees.

What you can expect to be doing:

• • Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day operations of Rec Well facilities including the Nicholas Recreation Center and Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.
  • Create, implement, and facilitate student employee training that may occur outside business hours or on weekends.
  • Work with Facility Services team for the upkeep, cleanliness, and maintenance of all activity spaces and equipment, including routine facility audits.
  • Create and maintain student staff job duties through Connect2Concepts, facility management software.
  • Implement and provide feedback on Rec Well policies and guidelines.
  • Collaborate to ensure consistency of processes and policies across all facilities and develop, review, and evaluate student employee resources.
  • Aid in the creation and tracking of the annual budget.
  • Assist in maintaining building security and safety through electronic access controls, key management, and two-way radio system.

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The Scheduling & Events Summer Professional Intern will play a key role in supporting Rec Well’s event operations, scheduling processes, and major summer/fall programming. This position offers immersive, full life cycle event experience, from intake and planning to logistics coordination, to onsite execution and evaluation.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Planning and executing Wisconsin Welcome signature events, such as the Bakke Block Party and Nick @ Night, which draw thousands of students.
• Supporting the July annual program submission intake, helping departments prepare fall and annual schedules, trainings, and programs.
• Documenting and updating the Scheduling & Events knowledge base & inventory tracking, strengthening internal workflows and operational consistency. Attention will be paid to student staff resources and structure in preparation for the Fall.
• Coordinating internal and external events, including training, recreation programs, and special events.

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The Summer Camp Professional Intern will assist in the overall operations and administration to support the Rec Well Summer Camp program. Rec Well Summer Camp serves children ages 5-14 in a 9-week summer day-camp program. Rec Well Summer Camp is accredited through the American Camp Association and licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Support daily camp operations by serving as a main point-of-contact for camp staff and grown-ups.
• Assist with the training, supervision, and evaluation of 8 camp supervisors and 40 camp counselors.
• Provide high quality customer service and communication for summer camp families through weekly newsletters, signage, emails, phone calls, etc.
• Plan and facilitate weekly staff in-services for camp supervisors and camp counselors.
• Review and maintain program and facility schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• May assist in risk management including skill audits, risk assessment, and policy compliance.

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• The academic-year internship is a limited-term position lasting 9 months or 1,040 hours.
• Employment is expected to run August 10, 2026 – May 8, 2027. Dates may be flexible and may vary based on position.
• Compensation is $22.50 per hour, based on an average of 30 hours per week.
• Interns will be allotted approximately four weeks unpaid leave. Recommended break times include:
  • Thanksgiving Break (1 week)
  • Winter Break (2 weeks)
  • Spring Break (1 week)
• This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Housing, transportation, and other benefits are not included.

The Aquatics Professional Intern will provide leadership to the Aquatics Staff in the form of well planned and executed staff training and in-services. In addition, the Aquatics Professional Intern will assist in regular safety audits of staff, scheduling, professional development, and mentorship. The Aquatics Professional Intern will be responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of aquatic student-staff and promoting participant safety and satisfaction.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Support development and implementation of monthly Lifeguard in-services, including maintaining attendance and completion logs.
• Assist in hiring and of student Lifeguard and Aquatic Supervisor staff.
• Help with the scheduling of staff for all aquatic facilities, including internal programming, athletics, rentals, and events.
• Enforce Rec Well policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.

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Academic Year (August – May) Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the planning and improvement of the Rec Well Summer Camp Program.
• Coordinate program communication efforts through email service account(s) and phone calls.
• Develop Summer 2027 Camp Themes and Field Trips.
• Assist in management of camp registration software for over 400 families.
• Hire, train, and assist in the supervision of Camp Supervisors and Counselors.
• Assist in budget development and tracking.
• May hire, train, and supervise one Student Lead.
• May assist in operations of additional Community Programs programming, such as swim lesson, American Red Cross Programs, and ice skate lessons.

Summer Responsibilities (May – August): 

• Support daily camp operations by serving as a main point-of-contact for camp staff and grown-ups.
• Assist with the training, supervision, and evaluation of 8 camp supervisors and 40 camp counselors.
• Provide high quality customer service and communication for summer camp families through weekly newsletters, signage, emails, phone calls, etc.
• Plan and facilitate weekly staff in-services for camp supervisors and camp counselors.
• Review and maintain program and facility schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• May assist in risk management including skill audits, risk assessment, and policy compliance.

*This position will work from August 2026 – August 2027

• The average weekly hour breakdown will be:
  • Fall Semester: 15-18 hours per week
  • Spring Semester: 25 hours per week
  • Summer Semester: 25 hours per week

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The Intramural Sports Professional Intern will gain valuable campus recreation and leadership experience by having active involvement in the overall program development, programming, and evaluation of personnel. This individual will gain leadership experience in Intramural Sports, marketing, financial management, facility operations, and personnel management, all while serving as an ambassador for Rec Well to the UW-Madison campus and community.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Assist with the supervision, management, and mentorship of 40 student supervisors.
• Manage and execute programming responsibilities for select Intramural Sports leagues and special events, including revision of rules, marketing, registration, communications, rescheduling and playoff format, inventory control, assessment & evaluation.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Sports supervisors and Intramural Sports officials and scorekeepers.
• 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.
• Maintain a presence at Intramural Sports events.

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The Member Services Professional Interns will help to oversee the day-to-day member services operations of either the Nicholas Recreation Center or Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center. This position supports the hiring, training, and development of approximately 70 student employees per facility, oversees member services operations, and manages the comprehensive campus recreation software, Fusion. The position will also contribute to strategic initiatives, event planning, and member engagement efforts to enhance the overall campus recreation experience.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Manage staffing, payroll, locker rentals, tours, and membership sales.
• Oversee member service forms, recurring membership cancellations, and address member inquiries and concerns.
• Actively manage and support the use of Fusion campus recreation software.
• Assist in hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling student employees.
• Support the professional development of approximately 70 student staff per facility.
• Assist in establishing and implementing short- and long-term goals, strategic initiatives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Identify, propose, and implement new or revised operational policies and procedures.
• Participate in assessments related to member services.
• Coordinate logistics for member service functions, events, and programs.
• Support divisional and committee events such as Wisconsin Welcome Week, student employment events, and NIRSA activities (including some evening and weekend hours).
• Participate in member recruitment fairs, presentations, and campus initiatives.
• Develop targeted communication plans and materials aligned with established goals.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, track expenditures, and manage purchases as needed.

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The Operations Professional Intern will be responsible for the oversight and safety of Rec Well facilities. This position will gain valuable recreation and leadership experience by having active involvement in student staff development, member experience, operational and facility management, campus recreation software, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management, all while serving as an ambassador for Rec Well to the UW-Madison campus and community. The Operations Professional Interns will serve on the team responsible for the hiring, training, and development of approximately 140 student employees.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day operations of Rec Well facilities including the Nicholas Recreation Center and Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.
• Create, implement, and facilitate student employee training that may occur outside business hours or on weekends.
• Work with Facility Services team for the upkeep, cleanliness, and maintenance of all activity spaces and equipment, including routine facility audits.
• Create and maintain student staff job duties through Connect2Concepts, facility management software -Implement and provide feedback on Rec Well policies and guidelines.
• Follow up on incidents and accidents that occur in all facilities.
• Collaborate to ensure consistency of processes and policies across all facilities and develop, review, and evaluate student employee resources.
• Assist in maintaining building security and safety through electronic access controls, key management, building surveillance, and two-way radio system.

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The Scheduling & Events Professional Intern supports the coordination, logistics, and on‑site execution of events across Rec Well’s facilities while gaining hands‑on experience in event planning, operations, and student‑staff leadership. This role assists with event intake, planning, scheduling, day‑of operations, and post‑event evaluation, contributing to process improvements that enhance the event experience. The position also helps with hiring, training, and developing the student event staff team, serving as an ambassador for Rec Well and ensuring high‑quality, efficient event operations in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Supporting and coordinating student event staff, including training, development, scheduling, and communication.
• Assisting with event planning and logistics for internal programs, student organization events, and campus partners.
• Providing administrative support for event intake, facility scheduling, equipment tracking, and office operations.
• Participating in process improvement projects, documentation updates, and knowledge‑base maintenance.

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The Sport Clubs Professional Intern 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. This position will 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.

What you can expect to be doing:

• 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 software; 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.

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The Wellbeing Professional Intern will assist in the multi-faceted operational and administrative needs of the Wellbeing department which includes programs such as wellness coaching, wellness peer education, massage therapy, and mindful meditation. This position works directly with professional and student staff by coordinating outreach requests, assisting with staff hiring processes, and developing and facilitating wellbeing opportunities across campus for students.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Complete administrative and communication tasks for wellbeing programs such as peer wellness coaching, peer wellness education, massage, and mindful meditation. This includes customer service, program registration, leading student meetings, assessing and organizing requests, and tracking survey data.
• Work with each unique program area to increase awareness through marketing and communication strategies across campus.
• Take a critical look at the current wellbeing programming and recommend strategies to improve operational processes; take the lead in creating appropriate deliverables with support.
• Provide wellness coaching for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Support the development, facilitation, and evaluation of wellbeing workshops to student groups, classes, and campus departments. This includes public speaking with small and large group audiences.
• Participate and engage fully in professional development and leadership opportunities including the professional intern curriculum.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating wellbeing student employees and professional staff.

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