SEPP Internship Coordinator
About the role
Join UW-Green Bay as the SEPP Practicum Coordinator and play a pivotal role in preparing the next generation of sport, exercise, and performance psychology professionals. Reporting to the Chairs of the M.S. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (SEPP) Program and Psychology, this position leads the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of the SEPP practicum experience through meaningful partnerships with community organizations, service providers, and professional networks. The successful candidate will champion student success by connecting classroom learning with high-impact, real-world experiences while advancing UW-Green Bay’s mission of providing accessible, student-centered education that serves communities and promotes critical thinking, civic engagement, and professional growth. This mission-driven role is ideal for a collaborative leader who is passionate about mentorship, community engagement, and experiential learning.
Responsibilities
- Assists in data collection and documentation for purposes of potential accreditation of the SEPP Master's program
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains networks to assist in improvement and development of a cooperative educational program
- Places students in appropriate practicum sites and orients them to the process and requirements in collaboration with the faculty
- Represents the program at internal and external events to advocate for cooperative jobs, internships, and scholarships from local and national firms and organizations
- Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for cooperative program planning
- Serves as a practicum supervisor to engage in regular supervision meetings, review practicum materials, and provide direct observation of practicum students
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Sport/Performance Psychology, Psychology, or a Sport-related field at time of application
- Experience in sport and performance domains
- Experience in the field of mental performance
Preferred Qualifications
- Possesses (or is making progress toward) the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential
- Is an approved (or is making progress toward) CMPC mentor through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
- Experience in a higher education environment
- Experience working with diverse groups of athletes and performers
Conditions of Appointment
The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. Position is a part-time (50%) Academic Staff appointment.
A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Pay
Compensation of $27.04 per hour. This position will earn an additional $0.80 per hour for all weekend hours worked, as well as for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).