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Middle School on the Move Program Leader/Inclusion Staff

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28180
Division/Organization: Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 328 E. Lakeside Street Madison, WI 53715 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00 to $17.00
Job Categories: Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities

Department Overview:

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses. 

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Anticipated Start Date

6/12/26

Anticipated End Date

8/14/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

40 (summer, June-August)

Schedule:

8:30am-4:30pm

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $16.00 to $17.00

Number Of Positions

3

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses. 

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Program Description: 

Middle School on the Move is an inclusive camp for all. Weekly themes for activities allow campers to choose the sessions that match their interests. Activities related to the week’s theme include afternoon recreational field trips such as swimming, paddling, rope courses, and visits to local parks.

Job Description & Duties: 

The Middle School on the Move Program Leader/Inclusion Staff will supervise, plan, and lead various enrichment activities for middle school youth in a recreational camp setting. Program Leaders will support individuals with and without disabilities by implementing proactive support and regulation strategies to increase participant engagement. Additionally, Program Leaders/Inclusion Staff will facilitate the camper experience and enjoyment of activities such as art, swimming, games, crafts, and environmental education.

Program Dates: 6/22/26- 8/14/26

Locations: Gillespie Middle, Whitehorse Middle 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Previous experience working with youth, preferably middle school-aged children.
• Ability to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with the staff team.
• Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive.
• Ability to actively participate in all aspects of the summer camp program.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
• Previous resident/day camp staff experience.
• Experience creating and participating in camp culture and community.
• Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive.

Application Instructions:

For more information, please contact Fred Martinez at fmartinez3@madison.k12.wi.us

Contact:

Org: Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
Contact: Laura Whitmore
Web: https://www.mscr.org/
Email: hrmscr@madison.k12.wi.us

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