• Job Description

  Req#: 27854

  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 Hours Per Week	18.5
  Schedule:	Staff shift times for these schools: Mondays: 12:45pm, and Tuesday-Friday: 2:00pm. Staff finish at 5:45pm • Emerson (East) - 2421 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53704 • Hawthorne (East) - 3344 Concord Ave, Madison, WI 53714 • Lincoln (South) - 909 Sequoia Trail, Madison, WI 53713 • Lowell (East) - 401 Maple Ave, Madison, WI 53704 • Mendota (North) - 4002 School Rd, Madison, WI 53704 • Midvale (West) - 502 Caromar Dr, Madison, WI 53711 • Nuestro Mundo (East) - 4201 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716 • Southside (South) - 501 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713 Staff shift times for these schools: Mondays: 1:30pm, and Tuesday-Friday: 3:00pm. Staff finish at 6:00pm • Anana (formerly Falk) (West) - 6323 Woodington Way, Madison, WI 53711 (near Vitense) • Henderson (formerly Glendale) (Southeast) - 1201 Tompkins Dr, Madison, WI 53716 (near Lafollette) • Lake View (North) - 1802 Tennyson Ln, Madison, WI 53704 • Lindbergh (North) - 4500 Kennedy Rd, Madison, WI 53704 • Orchard Ridge (West) - 5602 Russett Rd, Madison, WI 53711 • Sandburg (North) - 4114 Donald Dr, Madison, WI 53704 • Schenk (East) - 230 Schenk St, Madison, WI 53714 Program Dates: • First day of afterschool programs: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Last day of afterschool programs: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
  Salary/Wage Range:	Hourly $16.00 to $17.40
  Number Of Positions	20
  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: Want to get paid to play? MSCR is looking for dedicated and reliable staff who want to make a positive impact on their community. This job is for creative, caring and reliable people with lots of energy, patience, and a willingness to create fun and safe opportunities for all things “kid”- arts & crafts, sports, games, reading and more! Great entry level position for those pursuing teaching, social work, and other related fields. Paid professional development and staff training are provided. Opportunities to continue employment into summer. Come join us! Job Description & Duties: Program Leaders are responsible for: • Planning and leading academic, enrichment and recreation classroom and outdoor activities for up to 20 students at a time after school • Helping students with math and reading skills • Supporting students' wellbeing and safety in the classroom • Helping students calm down when upset and problem solve • Supervise students on field trips, including swimming and outdoor activities • Keep students safe and accounted for at all times • Maintain a clean and organized classroom • Communicate with supervisor and coworkers as needed • Interact with parents as needed • Other duties as assigned
  Qualifications:	Minimum Qualifications: • Can keep kids interested and engaged with fun, inclusive and creative lesson plans • Reliable and stays in touch • Can adapt quickly and remain calm in serious situations • Wants to learn new skills to support our students and their experience • High school student or older Preferred Qualifications: • Prior work experience in a similar role • Tutoring • Classroom support experience • Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong • CPR, First aid • Bachelor's Degree or some college
  Application Instructions:	For more information, contact Erica Pape at empape@madison.k12.wi.us
  Contact:	Org: Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Contact: Laura Whitmore Web: www.mscr.org Email: hrmscr@madison.k12.wi.us

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