• Job Description

  Req#: 506552

  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):	08/16/2024
  Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote
  Anticipated Hours Per Week:	40
  Schedule:	8 hour shifts vary between 7:15am and 5:15pm 5 days a week.
  Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	$15.00
  Number of Positions:	7
  Qualifications:	Minimum Qualifications: Flexibility and ability to adapt to dynamic camp environment Interest in learning about a wide range of topics with participants in all arts categories Staff must be able to engage with participants in every program and maintain enthusiasm for all programs. Dependability, teamwork and enthusiasm required. Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds in a day camp or education setting. 1+ years experience creating and implementing lesson and activity plans. Bilingual Spanish a plus. Lifeguard certification a plus. Other Information: Must be creative & enthusiastic. MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL PROGRAM DATES and TIMES. Must be available for mandatory training June 10th-14th.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	NA
  Position Summary/Job Duties:	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. The Super Center Camp Counselor role is to lead groups of campers through camp activities while acting as a positive role model and encouraging campers to explore new interests and activities. Candidates for Camp Counselors must be enthusiastic, polite, take initiative, and work as part of a team. Ideal candidates have experience with behavioral and classroom management, transition tools and tricks, and time-filler activities. Job Duties: Assist Specialty Instructors in implementing specialized activities, Actively participate in activities when not leading project/activity,. Create enthusiastic, engaging, and inclusive environment for participants. Provide behavior management for groups of 12-20 children. Communicate with parents regarding participant progress and behavior. Ensure safety of 60+ campers. Plan and lead elective activities. Actively participate in swimming and field trip days. Locations: Lapham 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/

• About the company

  The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.

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