Camp Compass Program Leader Gr K-5- Summer 2025

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing enriching recreational experiences for children. As a vital part of the Madison School & Community Recreation program, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage young minds through diverse activities, from swimming lessons to arts and sports. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and inclusivity, making it perfect for those passionate about youth development and community engagement. If you are ready to make a positive impact and create lasting memories for children in a supportive environment, this position is your chance to shine.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children is essential.
• CPR Certification and First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead recreation activities for elementary-age children.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to swim

Planning and leading activities

Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong)

Education

Must be 16 or older

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid training

Job description

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: 06/13/2025

Anticipated End Date: 08/15/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 35 Maximum: 40

Schedule: 7:30 am-5:45 pm. Staff will work five eight-hour days each week with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Salary/Wage Range: Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $16.40

Number of Positions: 20

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Prior experience working with children.
Ability to work Monday thru Friday 8 hours/day.
Comfortable in water. Ability to swim and/or supervise in a pool area.
Must be 16 or older.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with youth in a recreation or childcare setting.
Experience planning and leading activities.
Experience providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong or other languages.
CPR Certification.
First Aid training.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Attend training week. June 13-20. No training June 19.
Plan, prepare for and lead recreation and enrichment activities for elementary-age children at school sites.
Supervise daily indoor and outdoor activities.
Keep students safe by creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Work as a team with other program staff to carry out responsibilities.
Maintain a clean and organized classroom and site.
Interact with parents as needed.
Supervise group during off-site field trips, including swim lessons.
End of day cleanup.
Other duties as assigned.

Program Dates:
Training: June Staff Training Week- In person, June 13 - June 20 on site 9am-5pm, No training June 19th.
Program Dates: June 23 – August 15, 2025, No program/staff July 4 (unpaid holiday closure).

Work Location: Anana Elementary, Henderson Elementary, Lake View Elementary, Lowell Elementary, Midvale Elementary.

THIS IS NOT A WORK STUDY POSITION. To apply, please fill out an MSCR application at: https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/6981?c=mmsd

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/