Creative Arts/Stem Exploration Camp Program Leader/Inclusion Staff – Summer 2025

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public recreation seeks a Creative Arts Youth Camp Program Leader to supervise and lead engaging activities for middle school youth. This role involves planning and facilitating fine arts and general camp activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all participants, including those with disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for working with youth. Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering creativity and community in a recreational setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young campers while enjoying a dynamic summer experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a safe and fun environment for campers.
• Experience in supervising and leading camp activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead fine art and camp activities for middle school youth.
• Ensure a welcoming environment for all campers, including those with disabilities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Engagement

Behavior Management

Education

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Experience in Camp Programs

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: 06/16/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): 08/15/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 35 Maximum: 40

Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $16.00

Number of Positions: 4

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ability to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations.
2. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with the staff team.
3. Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive.
4. Ability to actively participate in all aspects of the summer camp program.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
2. Previous resident/day camp staff experience.
3. Experience creating and participating in camp culture and community.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Creative Arts Youth Camp Program Leader/Inclusion Staff will supervise, plan and lead a variety of fine art activities and general camp activities for middle school youth in a recreational day camp setting. They will also provide support for students with disabilities in the camp, to ensure that all campers are successful. Youth Camp Program Leaders facilitate activities such as drawing, painting, and sculpture, as well as water games, circle games, and team-building activities. In addition to facilitating activities, Youth Camp Program Leaders are responsible for all-day supervision of students and ensuring that the camp is welcoming and engaging to all participants.

Program Location: Hamilton Middle School

THIS IS NOT A WORK STUDY PROGRAM, to apply, please fill out an MSCR application at: https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/6823?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/