Inclusion Services Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff – Summer 2025

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated individuals to support youth with disabilities in inclusive summer recreational programs. This role involves working closely with program leaders to ensure that all participants can actively engage in activities, while also providing necessary accommodations. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, effective communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. This opportunity not only fosters personal growth and development but also contributes to a more inclusive community. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families!

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs.
• Over 18 years old with required education and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth with disabilities in inclusive summer programs.
• Provide accommodations and collaborate with program staff.

Skills

Support for individuals with complex medical needs

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Risk management

Education

High School Diploma or HSED/GED

Post-secondary education or certification

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: 06/09/2025

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

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 40 Maximum:

Schedule: Typically an 8.5 hour shift (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch), between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm, M-F.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: $17.00 Maximum: $17.75

Number of Positions: 8

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs and people with disabilities with more intense support needs.
2. Over 18 years of age with a High School or HSED/GED and some post secondary education or certification related to field.
3. Proven dependability and teamwork.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the public.
5. Ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Effective problem solving and risk management skills.
2. CPR and First Aid certification.
3. Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

1. Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities in inclusive summer programs and recreational activities.
2. Provide reasonable accommodations, and collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants.
3. Work in collaboration with program leaders and camp leadership to provide an inclusive camp experience.
4. The Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff takes on more responsibility due to a camper’s higher support needs.
5. The Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff provides onsite staff coaching and capacity building for camp staff in regards to participants’ accommodation needs.

Program Dates: Mandatory training: June 9 from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Training week: June 13-20, no training on June 19. Program dates: June 23-August 15. Some camps end on August 22. The specialist will be in contact with you if this is a possibility.

Work Locations: Could be placed at one of our Inclusive Summer Camps across the city of Madison.

THIS IS NOT A WORK STUDY POSITION. To apply for this position, please fill out an MSCR application at: MSCR Application

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.

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: Disability Accommodation Information