Current Student Staff Resources

The Intramural Sports Student Coordinator serves as a student leader assisting the Competitive Sports Coordinator and Associate Director of Programs in supporting day-to-day operations of the Intramural Sports program. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their leadership, organization, and communication skills while gaining hands-on experience in recreation programming.

Working closely with the Competitive Sports professional staff, the Student Coordinator helps prepare for and execute intramural leagues and events, supports training efforts for student officials and supervisors, and provides friendly, knowledgeable assistance to participants.

This is a developmental position designed to provide mentorship and real-world experience to students interested in leadership, recreation, or sport management.

Key Characteristics 

• Leadership & Communication
• Organization & Attention to Detail
• Comfort with Conflict Resolution

Duties

Support for Program Operations

• Assist with preparations for intramural leagues such as scheduling, rule sheets, and playoff brackets.
• Help monitor and support nightly league operations by checking in with officials and supervisors, answering participant questions, and helping address on-site issues.
• Serve as the student point of contact for a small group of assigned leagues under the guidance of professional staff.

Student Staff Development

• Assist with planning and helping lead trainings and clinics for officials and Competitive Sports Supervisors.
• Help evaluate student staff during games and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to weekly staff meetings and help build a fun and supportive team culture.

Facilities & Equipment

• Support logistics for intramural tournaments and select sport club home events.
• Assist with equipment check-out, organization, and minor maintenance.
• Help coordinate facility space requests and communicate schedule changes.

Participant Support & Communication

• Help monitor messages from participants via email and IMLeagues.
• Support policy enforcement with an educational, team-friendly approach.
• Track forfeits and communicate reminders to teams.

Marketing & Outreach

• Collaborate with the Engagement Team to promote upcoming leagues and events.
• Participate in promotional activities like tabling, chalking, or social media takeovers.

Additional Duties

• Attend regular check-ins with the Competitive Sports Coordinator.
• Assist with special projects and department-wide events as needed.

Required Qualifications 

• Current Rec Sports staff member, Sport Club Executive Committee member or club officer with at least 1 year of experience 
• Knowledge of Intramural / Sport Club policies, procedures, and rules. 
• Familiarity with Competitive Sports technology, including iPads, imleagues, SubitUp, Connect2, Fusion and other scheduling or officiating platforms. 
• Ability to commit to an average of six to ten hours per week in the administrative office for meetings, planning, and operational support and an additional five to ten hours for monitoring league games. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Rec Sports staff member with at least 2 years of employment (Service Staff, Activity Staff, or other related position).
• Extensive officiating knowledge and experience assisting with training of officials

Time Commitment & Pay

• 15–20 hours per week, with flexibility around your class schedule
• Some evenings and weekends required for events
• Starting pay: $12.50/hour

Expectations 

• Work administrative office hours 3-5 days a week (Monday-Friday) 
• Available for work 2 weeks before the start of each fall semester 
• Available to take questions outside of scheduled office hours or shifts via text or group chat, especially during hours of Intramural Sports Leagues (evenings, weekends)  

Learning Laboratory

The Recreational Sports Department is a learning laboratory where students have the opportunity to compliment academic pursuits with quality hands-on work experience and on-the-job training. This position provides numerous opportunities to gain skills that are beneficial in a variety of professions.

Additional information:

Nathan Barnhart, Associate Director of Programs 
130B REC 
608.785.6530 
nbarnhart@uwlax.edu 

The Competitive Sports Student Coordinator – Sport Clubs Emphasis is a student leadership role that works closely with the Competitive Sports Coordinator to help support and enhance the operations of the Sport Club program. This assistant provides vital support in officer training, event logistics, and policy guidance. While most responsibilities are aligned with assisting the Competitive Sports Coordinator, the role may also include occasional tasks to support the Associate Director of Programs. This is a great opportunity for a student leader who enjoys being organized, helping others succeed, and making an impact behind the scenes.

Key Characteristics

• Leadership & Communication
• Organization & Attention to Detail
• Comfort with Conflict Resolution

Duties

Sport Club Support & Officer Development

• Assist with preparing and facilitating officer training sessions and executive council meetings.
• Help maintain updated records, forms, and documents for clubs.
• Support club recruitment and visibility efforts, including events like RECFest.

Event & Facility Logistics

• Help coordinate practice and competition space requests for clubs.
• Assist with planning and preparing for home competitions and special events.
• Help review and organize club travel paperwork and competition schedules.

Administrative & Communication Tasks

• Respond to questions from club officers and members via email or messaging platforms.
• Support the maintenance of club rosters, eligibility records, and budgets.
• Assist with inventory tracking and equipment check-out processes.

Marketing & Promotion

• Collaborate with the Rec Sports Engagement Team to highlight club activities through social media and other channels.

General Department Support

• Provide general support to the Competitive Sports Coordinator and occasionally the Associate Director.
• Participate in weekly office hours to assist with department projects and daily operations.
• Help supervise weekend club competitions on a rotating basis.

 Required Qualifications

• Current Rec Sports staff member, Sport Club Executive Committee member or club officer with at least 1 year of experience
• Knowledge of Intramural / Sport Club policies, procedures, and rules.
• Familiarity with Competitive Sports technology, including iPads, IMleagues, SubitUp, Connect2, Fusion and other scheduling or officiating platforms.

Time Commitment & Pay

15–20 hours per week, with flexibility around your class schedule
Some evenings and weekends required for events
Starting pay: $12.50/hour

Expectations

• Work administrative office hours 3-5 days a week (Monday-Friday)
• Supervise several weekend sport club competitions throughout semester
• Available for work 2 weeks before the start of each fall semester
• Available to take questions outside of scheduled office hours or shifts via text or group chat, especially during hours of sport club operations (evenings, weekends)

• Ability to commit to an average of six to ten hours per week in the administrative office for meetings, planning, and operational support and an additional five to ten hours for monitoring Sport Clubs games and events. 

Learning Laboratory

The Recreational Sports Department is a learning laboratory where students have the opportunity to compliment academic pursuits with quality hands-on work experience and on-the-job training. This position provides numerous opportunities to gain skills that are beneficial in a variety of professions.

Additional information:

Nathan Barnhart, Associate Director of Programs 
130B REC 
608.785.6530 
nbarnhart@uwlax.edu 

The Esports Student Coordinator will be the lead student employee overseeing all aspects of the esports & gaming facility and operations. 

 Key Characteristics

1. Committed
2. Problem Solver
3. Self-Starter

 Duties

• Organize and oversee administrative aspects of the esports & gaming program. Assist with general day-to-day program operations.
• Assist in the hiring of staff
• Staff scheduling
• Serve as a liaison between student and professional staff
• Maintain and inventory equipment
• Assist in leading staff meetings and trainings. Develop training materials.
• Plan competitions, leagues and special events
• Be familiar with all aspects of the facility, programs, policies and procedures to facilitate efficient operation
• Respond to questions, problems, complaints and suggestions given by participants.
• Provide a welcoming environment for participants so everyone feels like they belong.
• Problem solve, resolve issues/conflicts and answer questions that arise in the facility.
  • Troubleshoot issues with PCs, consoles, games and SENET.
  • Work independently with SENET and UWL Information Technology Services
• Serve as a Esports Representative (see specific job description) as needed
• Other duties as assigned

 Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Rec Sports Service Staff member
• Extensive knowledge of gaming consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch) and games
• Extensive knowledge of PC gaming (online esports leagues, games and equipment)
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage/train and supervise student employees
• Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with program technology (iPads, IMLeagues, Fusion, OneDrive, SubitUp, etc.)
• Ability to resolve conflicts involving patrons

Time Commitment & Pay Rate:

Position requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week. Starting pay: $12.50/hour

Expectations

• Work office hours 3-5 days per week, Monday-Friday, with the majority of hours being between 8am and 3pm
• Work weekend shifts as an Esports Representative
• Facilitate weekend event programming, 3 times per semester
• Be available for work 2 weeks before the start of each fall & spring semester
• Available to take questions via text or group chat during EZONE hours of operations

Learning Laboratory

The Recreational Sports Department is a learning laboratory where students have the opportunity to compliment academic pursuits with quality hands-on work experience and on-the-job training. This position provides numerous opportunities to gain skills that are beneficial in a variety of professions.

Additional information:

Jeff Keenan, Director
130C REC
608.785.5228; jkeenan@uwlax.edu

The Lifeguard Student Coordinator will be the lead student employee overseeing all pool operations for the Recreational Sports Department.

Key Characteristics  

1. Strong Communication
2. Conflict Resolution
3. Team Oriented

Duties 

• Assist with recruiting and hiring new lifeguards
• Create and monitor schedules for the lifeguard team (approximately 8-12 lifeguards)
• Design and administer mandatory, monthly in-service training sessions for the lifeguard team
• Monitor lifeguards by checking in on shifts and performing white-cap drills each semester
• Work scheduled shifts or complete employee schedule change process if unable to work
• Assist with training new staff
• Track daily pool use data
• Serve as a liaison between student and professional staff 
• Respond to questions, problems, complaints and suggestions given by participants
• Provide a welcoming environment for participants so everyone feels like they belong
• Problem solve, resolve issues/conflicts and answer questions that arise
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications 

• Current Lifeguard Certification
• Previous experience as a Lifeguard
• Extensive knowledge of pool operations
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage, train and supervise student employees

Preferred Qualifications: 

• WSI Certification
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Time Commitment & Pay Rate:  

Position requires a commitment of 8-12 hours per week. Starting pay: $12.50/hour  

Expectations 

• Work office hours 2-3 days per week, Monday-Friday
• Work as a Lifeguard as needed
• Be available for work 1-2 weeks before the start of each fall & spring semester 
• Available to take questions via text, group chat, or phone outside of scheduled office hours

Learning Laboratory 

The Recreational Sports Department is a learning laboratory where students have the opportunity to compliment academic pursuits with quality hands-on work experience and on-the-job training. This position provides numerous opportunities to gain skills that are beneficial in a variety of professions. 

Additional information: 

Neil Ostlund, Associate Director of Operations
130D REC 
608.785.8698, nostlund@uwlax.edu

The Marketing, Engagement & Events Student Coordinator plays a key supporting role on the Rec Sports Marketing Team. Under the guidance and supervision of the Associate Director of Programs, this student position helps facilitate marketing and outreach efforts, assists in coordinating promotional campaigns, and supports events and engagement initiatives for Rec Sports.

This is a great opportunity for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in marketing, communication, and event support while developing professional skills in a fun and collaborative environment.

Key Characteristics

• Confident and clear communicator
• Creative thinker with attention to detail
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Duties

Team Support & Project Assistance

• Assist the Associate Director with organizing and tracking marketing projects using tools like Monday.com and Loomly.com
• Support the Marketing Team by checking in with team members and helping ensure tasks stay on track
• Attend and help facilitate weekly team meetings, taking notes and following up on action items
• Serve as a helpful peer resource for student team members by offering support, ideas, and encouragement

Social Media & Content Coordination

• Work with the Associate Director to maintain the Rec Sports posting calendar in Loomly
• Collaborate with graphic designers to develop fun, on-brand social media content
• Assist with reels, stories, and takeovers, helping bring Rec Sports’ personality to life online
• Help monitor and respond to comments and DMs on social media accounts
• Support tracking of social media analytics and help brainstorm ways to improve reach

Marketing & Outreach Support

• Assist in developing and launching marketing campaigns for events, programs, and services
• Provide support to marketing liaisons and help with their outreach activities
• Help coordinate promotional tasks such as postering, tabling, and chalking
• Ensure materials follow branding guidelines and reflect Rec Sports’ mission

Event & Engagement Support

• Assist with preparation and promotion for events like Turkey Trot, Rec Fest, Moonlight Mile, Battleship, and more
• Support setup, check-in, and participant engagement during Rec Sports events
• Represent Rec Sports at occasional campus tabling events or planning meetings

Administrative Assistance

• Meet weekly with the Associate Director to review projects and advice
• Help with campaign wrap-ups, including organizing materials, documentation, and feedback
• Support general office tasks and contribute to brainstorming new engagement strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be a University of Wisconsin–La Crosse student in good academic and disciplinary standing
• At least one semester of experience working with Rec Sports Marketing and Events team
• Experience in marketing, social media, event planning, graphic design, or a related area (through paid work, volunteer roles, or academic projects)
• Demonstrated ability to lead peers or take initiative in a team setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay organized
• Comfortable using or learning applications like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Loomly, Monday.com, and Microsoft Office/Google Suite
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for events or promotional efforts
• Enthusiasm for promoting Rec Sports programs, student engagement, and well-being

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one school year of experience working with Rec Sports Marketing and Events team
• Extensive knowledge and use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign
• Have previously served in a leadership position in a student organization, previous employment or school project

Time Commitment & Pay

• 15–20 hours per week, with flexibility around your class schedule
• Some evenings and weekends required for events
• Starting pay: $12.50/hour

Expectations

• Work administrative office hours 4-5 days a week (Monday-Friday) 
• Available for work 2 weeks before the start of each fall semester and 1 week before spring semester
• Available to take questions outside of scheduled office hours or shifts via text or group chat.

Learning Laboratory

The Recreational Sports Department is a learning laboratory where students have the opportunity to compliment academic pursuits with quality hands-on work experience and on-the-job training. This position provides numerous opportunities to gain skills that are beneficial in a variety of professions.

Additional information:

Nathan Barnhart, Associate Director of Programs
130B REC
608.785.6530
nbarnhart@uwlax.edu

The Operations Student Coordinator will be the lead student employee overseeing all operational aspects of the Recreational Eagle Center.

Key Characteristics  

1. Committed
2. Problem Solver
3. Self-Starter

Duties 

• Organize and oversee administrative aspects of Recreational Eagle Center operations
• Be familiar with all aspects of the facility, programs, policies and procedures to facilitate efficient operation
• Assist in the hiring of staff
• Staff scheduling
• Serve as a liaison between student and professional staff 
• Assist with staff meetings and agendas
• Review and update training materials
• Assist with training new staff
• Oversee the REC’s lost and found process
• Work with custodial staff for facility event set-up
• Assist with equipment inventory
• Serve as a Customer Service Representative or Building Manager (see specific job descriptions) as needed
• Respond to questions, problems, complaints and suggestions given by participants.
• Provide a welcoming environment for participants so everyone feels like they belong
• Problem solve, resolve issues/conflicts and answer questions that arise in the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications 

• Previous experience as a Rec Sports Service Staff member
• Extensive knowledge of facility operations
• Ability to work with little supervision. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage/train and supervise student employees
• Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with program technology (iPads, IMLeagues, Fusion, OneDrive, SubitUp, etc.)
• Ability to resolve conflicts involving patrons

Time Commitment & Pay Rate:  

Position requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week. Starting pay: $12.50/hour  

Expectations 

• Work office hours 2-3 days per week, Monday-Friday
• Work as a Customer Service Representative or Building Manager as needed
• Be available for work 1-2 weeks before the start of each fall & spring semester 
• Available to take questions via text, group chat, or phone outside of scheduled office hours

Learning Laboratory 

The Recreational Sports Department is a learning laboratory where students have the opportunity to compliment academic pursuits with quality hands-on work experience and on-the-job training. This position provides numerous opportunities to gain skills that are beneficial in a variety of professions. 

Additional information: 

Neil Ostlund, Associate Director of Operations
130D REC 
608.785.8698, nostlund@uwlax.edu

The Safety & Risk Student Coordinator will be the lead student employee overseeing certain aspects of safety & risk management for the sport club program, as well as serve as an integral assistant administrator to the entire Rec Sports department’s safety & risk management efforts.

Key Characteristics

1. Committed
2. Attentive to detail
3. Self-starter

Duties

• Oversee certain safety & risk management aspects of the sport club program with careful and thorough organization, distribution, and tracking and assist with general day-to-day program operations
• Assist with departmental safety & risk management efforts, mainly through management, maintenance, and inventory of first aid supplies and kits for all Rec Sports facilities
• Serve as a Competitive Sports Supervisor for home sport club competitions (see specific job description)
• Serve as a sport club risk management officer (if student hired is a member of a sport club team)
• Though not a required duty, strongly encouraged to be part of the Rec Sports Emergency Response Team committee
• Be familiar with sport club program facilities, schedules, policies, procedures, and rules to facilitate efficient operation
• Serve as a liaison between student and professional staff and between sport club officers and professional staff
• Communicate with sport club officers and participants in person and via phone and/or email, responding to questions, addressing concerns/complaints, finding solutions to problems, and resolving issues/conflicts
• Assist with developing training materials for Competitive Sports staff and/or sport club officers
• Help lead meetings and training sessions for Competitive Sports staff and/or sport club officers
• Visit all on-campus sport clubs’ practices 2-3 times per semester to perform “spot checks,” ensuring teams are complying with and upholding safety and risk management policies and procedures
• Provide a welcoming environment for participants, visitors, and spectators so all feel like they belong
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Rec Sports Competitive Sports Supervisor or sport club officer
• Dedicated to participant safety and well-being and upholding departmental and program policies and procedures to ensure said safety and mitigate risk
• Positive attitude
• Consistent attention to detail
• Ability to work with little supervision, be proactive, and take task initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and train peers and sport club officers
• Willingness and ability to enforce departmental and program policies in stressful situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a member of the Rec Sports Emergency Response Team committee or as a sport club risk management officer
• Familiarity with Rec Sports/sport club program technology (iPads, OneDrive, SubItUp, IMLeagues, Fusion, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of sport club program facilities, policies, procedures, and rules
• Comfortability with resolving conflict with participants, visitors, or spectators

Time Commitment & Pay Rate

Position requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week on average. Schedules can be flexible. Starting pay is $12.50/hour.

Expectations

• Work administrative office hours 3-5 days a week (Monday-Friday)
• Supervise several weekend sport club competitions throughout semester
• Perform “spot checks” for all on-campus sport club teams 2-3 times per semester, which are done during practice times (evenings, nights)
• Available for work 2 weeks before the start of each fall semester
• Available to take questions outside of scheduled office hours or shifts via text or group chat, especially during hours of sport club operations (evenings, nights, weekends)
• Strongly encouraged to serve as a member of Rec Sports Emergency Response Team committee, which would require attendance at committee meetings and non-paid time commitment outside of meeting times to facilitate Red Shirt Reviews for other Rec Sports staff members
• Serve as a sport club risk management officer (if student hired is a member of a sport club team)

Learning Laboratory

The Recreational Sports Department is a learning laboratory where students have the opportunity to compliment academic pursuits with quality hands-on work experience and on-the-job training. This position provides numerous opportunities to gain skills that are beneficial in a variety of professions.

Additional Information

Kylie Lewis, Athletic Trainer
144 REC
klewis@uwlax.edu
(608) 785-5206