Forest County Potawatomi Community

Recreation & Athletic Director

Forest County Potawatomi Community  •  Wisconsin (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Provides leadership and supervision of Recreation Department staff, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and professional development.
  • Directs all recreation programs and athletic operations, including leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, and special events, to ensure quality, consistency, and strong community participation.
  • Leads athletic program planning and administration by establishing standards, policies, schedules, and long-term strategies for youth and adult sports.
  • Develops and expands programs, partnerships, and revenue-generating opportunities that support participation growth and financial sustainability.
  • Oversees budget development, grant support, and fiscal management by monitoring expenditures, allocating resources, and aligning programs with financial goals.
  • Ensures compliance with organizational policies, recreation standards, and safety procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment for participants and staff.
  • Uses participation data, registration trends, and community feedback to evaluate program performance and improve services and outcomes.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with schools, athletic associations, community partners, and stakeholders to strengthen programming and community impact.
  • Oversees marketing, outreach, and customer service efforts to promote programs, increase awareness, and resolve escalated participant or community concerns.
  • Directs facility, equipment, and strategic planning needs to support high-quality recreation services and align department goals with Community Center priorities.
  • Develops and maintains external partnerships, serving as the primary representative for athletic associations (WIAA, NAIG) and building relationships with schools, organizations, and community stakeholders

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Recreation management, Physical Education and/or with a Health minor

  • 3 years of experience preferred in recreational field with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisor capacity.

  • Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

  • Must have a valid, clean driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age

Benefits you’ll love:

  • Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
  • 3 weeks of paid holidays
  • Premium free health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with match
Forest County Potawatomi Community

About Forest County Potawatomi Community

The Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC) is a Native Sovereign Nation located in Crandon, Wis., with operations based in Crandon and Milwaukee. FCPC is the largest employer in Forest County and offers employment and career opportunities in a wide and varied field of sectors that include: Healthcare, Education, Social Services, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Administrative Support Services.

While FCPC provides its employees family-sustaining wages and above average benefit packages, an added plus is the rich and colorful Native American culture that’s naturally woven into the fabric that makes this community so special.

Although we cannot say this about the fine, big city of Milwaukee, life in Forest County (and the Northwoods as a whole) is a bit slower, with a simpler approach to living the dream. That’s because we live IN the dream. This is rural at its best: rivers, lakes, fresh air, wildlife, forests, and four full seasons – not to mention the fun activities that pair so well with all those things! We work hard; we play hard.

It should also be noted that some young people graduate high school and leave the Forest County nest, and for many reasons: college, career, adventure. Yet, many of them return when they begin a family. The reason is simple: This is a great place to raise kids. This is a small community with a big heart and down-to-earth values.

It must be said that the arrival of Indian Gaming and forward thinking were the main catalysts in creating those ‘family-sustaining wages and above average benefit packages’ that now exist and that allow young people to return. This was not always the case.

Having said all that, there’s just one question to ask: What are you waiting for? Take a breath of fresh air, dip your toes in the water, grab a sled and head for the hill, or take in the scenery on foot, on skis, in the car. If FCPC can provide the job, you can provide the fun!

Now is the time to take the next step toward your future.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Crandon, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1880
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