ASSOCIATE II, RECREATION SUPERVISOR (SPECIAL OLYMPICS)

The Recreation Supervisor of Team Milwaukee Special Olympics oversees the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Milwaukee Recreation's community-based Special Olympics program. Key duties include athlete recruitment and registration; monitoring eligibility and behavior; hiring, training, and supervising part-time staff; managing and scheduling facilities; and coordinating athlete participation in Team Milwaukee events.

The ideal candidate is passionate about expanding access to quality Special Olympics programming, possesses strong organizational skills to manage a 12-sport program serving more than 200 athletes, and demonstrates enthusiasm for collaborating with a diverse community of individuals with cognitive disabilities and their families.

Salary Range: $64,538 - $92,688

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, October 26, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Bachelor's degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however, official transcripts will be required upon hire).

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please contact talent management specialist, Pa N. Xiong, that you are sending hard copies.
  • Email: xiongpn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete.

No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test, and credential verification.

Please contact Pa N. Xiong, talent management specialist, with any questions: xiongpn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Education, Recreation Management, Sports Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, or related field.
  • May substitute 2 years of full-time experience developing and supervising programs for individuals with disabilities for every 1 year of education (a minimum of 9 years of experience without a bachelor's; a minimum of 5 years with an associate's).
• A minimum of one (1) year of increasingly responsible, full-time experience in an urban setting developing and supervising programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Certified First Aid and CPR/AED or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire date.
  
  

• Develops and manages all aspects associated with large-scale sporting events, including seeding meetings and game scheduling, budget development/management, recruitment and assigning of officials and volunteers, event set-up and break-down, and facility reservations.
• Initiates and maintains working relationships with athletes and their parents/caregivers, volunteers, and coaches.
• Serves as the 8-42 Agency Manager for Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) and coordinates all functions of athletes competing in SOWI events, including event registration, arranging athlete transportation, maintaining sports physical paperwork, promoting athlete and coach recruitment and retention, and chaperoning athlete participation in all Special Olympics tournaments both locally and statewide.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates part-time staff and officials.
• Conducts regular site visits.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates programs for a culturally, physically, and economically diverse audience.
• Assists in preparing and coordinating promotional/informational materials.
• Assists with Recreation Department activities as needed.
• Serves on committees as required and/or assigned.
• Actively supports the MPS Five Priorities for Success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.