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Elementary Camp Tall Oaks Site Director – Summer 2026

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28260
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: $21.00 to $23.00
Job Categories: Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, 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

5/18/26

Anticipated End Date

8/21/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

20-40 (during June-August)

Schedule:

Varies between 7:30am-5:30pm, some weeknight hours

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $21.00 to $23.00

Number Of Positions

1

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: 

Are you interested in bringing children in the Madison community a unique summer experience? Creating lifelong camper and peer relationships? Gaining skills that apply to many career paths? Consider applying for a position with Camp Tall Oaks! Activities on site include climbing, canoeing, hiking, swimming, camp songs, games, crafts, campfires, environmental education and stewardship.

Job Description & Duties: 

The Camp Tall Oaks Director is responsible for the overall supervision and management of an outdoor day camp for campers entering grades 1- 5. Duties will include staff supervision, evaluation of staff, working within a budget, enforcing camp rules and policies, creating a positive and safe environment for campers, communicating with families, emergency management, and daily operation of the day camp. Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills. Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us!

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two years of experience working with elementary aged youth
• Previous experience supervising, coaching and/or managing staff.
• Experience training staff and program development.
• Ability to develop a fun and safe camp culture for staff and campers.
• Creative problem-solving skills in moments of high pressure.
• Strong organizational skills for physical camp spaces and camp logistics
• Good communication skills with a variety of different people including staff, families, community members and supervisor
• Able to perform independently and within a team.
• First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
• Must have a vehicle or access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
• Previous experience working with elementary school aged children in an outdoor setting.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in an emergency to ensure camper safety.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Wilderness First Aid or higher certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience multi-tasking many different priorities at once.
• Experience communicating in a professional manner with families, staff, youth, supervisors, and community members.
• Experience mediating conversations between staff members.
• Three or more seasons working in outdoor day camp or residential camps or an equivalent experience.

Application Instructions:

If interested, please complete the MSCR online application. For questions, contact Liz Just at ekjust@madison.k12.wi.us or call 608.204.3042.

Contact:

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

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