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Fascination Station Assistant Director - Summer 2024

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 506738
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Madison School & Community Recreation
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MSCR
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 MSCR or Madison School & Community Recreation is Madison’s public recreation provider. We offer everything you would find in your typical community rec department in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming, arts & enrichment, adult & 50+ fitness, sport leagues, outdoor pursuits and more. As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District(MMSD), we also provide afterschool and summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools.

Anticipated Start Date:

 06/10/2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 08/09/2024

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 40

Schedule:

 Five 8 hour shifts per week between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $17.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Minimum Qualifications:
Must have 2+ years of experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds in an education or day camp setting.
Previous experience supervising staff required.
Excellent organizational skills to manage program logistics required.
Must have proven dependability, teamwork, leadership skills, flexibility and enthusiasm.
Readiness to actively participate in all aspects of program.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual Spanish a plus.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR and First Aid certification desired.

Other Information:
Must be creative & enthusiastic.
MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL PROGRAM DATES and TIMES.

For more information, contact Sarah Zahn at sazahn@madison.k12.wi.us.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

NA

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Job Description & Duties:
Do you love to learn? Do you love to share the joy of learning with kids? Fascination Station Day Camps are half-day programs for elementary-aged youth providing in-depth exposure to specific topics in a fun, enriching environment. Campers are encouraged to explore their interests and passions. Individual camp structures vary based on the nature of the theme, but generally include both large and small group activities developing continuity throughout the week.

Did you know? Camp is a real job, working in a camp culture cultivates:

-Interpersonal and leadership skills
-Critical thinking and problem solving
-Oral communication skills
-Collaborative skills
-Creativity

We are looking for energetic and hard-working emerging leaders who want to make a difference in kids lives this summer. Work with Site Director to coordinate logistics, facilitate camp programming and provide general supervision of Fascination Station day camp site. Duties include:
Supervise, schedule and evaluate camp staff.
Maintain participant records and program attendance.
Acquire supplies in a cost and time efficient manner.
Review lesson plans and provide feedback to staff.
Help manage participant behaviors.
Plan any field trips and coordinate bus transportation.
Ensure safety for all campers and staff.
Create enthusiastic, engaging, and inclusive environment for participants.
Engage in all camp activities when available.
Communicate openly with parents.
Provide support and coaching for staff.
Participate in weekly meetings with Youth Arts Specialist and Field Supervisor.
Run campsite when director is absent.
Fill in as camp counselor if needed.

Program Dates: Full time hours begin 6/10-8/9/24. Additional training dates in May.

Work Location: 6/10-7/12/24 at Muir Elementary, 7/15-8/9/24 at Lowell Elementary

Physical Demands:

NA

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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