Co-Assistant Director Destination Imagination

Co-Assistant Director Destination Imagination - Vacancy ID: 275871
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Vacancy Details
Co-Assistant Director Destination Imagination
Lake Geneva Schools
1
N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Michelle Wikel
Director of Human Resources
262-348-8534
Position Details
As soon as possible
Compensation based on qualifications and experience
September–May, Mon, Tu, Th(5:30 – 7:00 PM) & Saturdays (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Summer program.
Part Time
Job Summary
The Assistant Destination Imagination (DI) Coordinator is a paid part-time position that supports the administration, logistics, and daily operations of the Lake Geneva Schools DI program. Working in close collaboration with the Program Director and the other Co-Assistant Director, this role helps execute all seasonal functions from the fall launch through the spring competition season. The assistant serves as a key administrative link for coaches, schools, and the community while also directly managing the Instant Challenge room.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborative Program Administration
- Partner with the Director and the co-Assistant Director to coordinate, assign, and facilitate all major seasonal tasks and program goals.
- Coordinate procurement by interfacing with the Lake Geneva Schools district office to generate purchase orders for team supplies as needed.
- Process team registrations and manage required PO documentation by the mid-December deadline.
- Organize and maintain the DI facilities, working with the leadership team to ensure resources are structured and accessible before the season begins.
Publicity & Community Outreach
- Manage program communications across elementary, middle, and high school levels to drive recruitment and visibility.
- Coordinate marketing timelines for the fall DI Open House and promotional drives at all Jt.1 and Badger schools.
- Draft and submit content for community reports, school newsletters (including the Badger electronic newsletter), and local media.
- Secure local sponsorships and corporate partners to help fund individual team challenges.
Event & Team Logistics
- Form student teams from registration rosters and compile essential training documentation for team coaches.
- Manage logistics for competitions, attend all competitions, including booking regional, state, and global tournament transportation (white buses, school buses, etc.).
- Coordinate school-specific events, including yearbook photo dates, school open house info tables, and spring event collaborations.
- Plan, execute and attend program fundraisers including summer activities, kickoff events, and coach training workshops alongside the leadership team.
Site Management
- Oversee the Instant Challenge room at the DI facility, ensuring materials are stocked and challenges are run effectively during program hours.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The employee has frequent contact with staff and members of the community. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to engage in conversations and is required to utilize communication skills, such as speaking and listening. The employee is required to sit, stand, and walk at regular intervals throughout the workday. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Essential functions require a high level of concentration and attention to detail. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above and within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employed shall remain free of any alcohol and non-prescribed controlled substances in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Lake Geneva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Description Purpose: This description documents the general nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and monitor the work of employees under supervision.
Legal Ref.: Sections 118.24 Wisconsin Statutes 121.02(1)(a), (q) PI3, Wisconsin Administrative Code
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Letters of Recommendation