Middle School Afterschool/Enrichment Program Leader 26-27

Madison School & Community Recreation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $16.00–$17.40/hour

Evening shifts

Job summary

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) seeks an enthusiastic After School Program Leader to support middle school students across MMSD. You will supervise attendees, supervise during sports and field trips, and help run clubs in SEL, STEM, sports, cooking, academics and gaming. Work is typically Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–6:00pm, from 9/1/2026 to 5/28/2027.

Pay ranges from $16.00 to $17.40 per hour. Strong communication with families and staff, dependability, and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Desire to create a positive impact on middle school-aged youth.
• Ability to arrive on time and stay on site during scheduled shifts.
• Strong communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to program changes and needs.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students attending After School (including during sporting events & field trips).
• Plan and lead a variety of after school clubs (SEL, STEM, Sports, Cooking, Academic, Gaming, etc.).
• Ensure students are following program rules and expectations.
• Create an environment that allows students to feel safe and respected at all times.
• Communication with students, families and school day staff.
• Maintain appropriate attendance.

Skills

Positive impact on youth

Punctual

Strong communication

Flexibility

Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong)

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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:

MSCR offers After School Programming at all 12 MMSD Middle Schools. MSCR Middle School After School programs are geared towards student choice and operate on a "drop-in" model. Program leaders should have the desire and passion to lead a variety of activities, including but not limited to art and crafts, STEM, youth sports, social-emotional learning, and daily homework help for youth in grades 6-8.

Job Description & Duties:

• Supervise students attending After School (including during sporting events & field trips).
• Plan and lead a variety of after school clubs (SEL, STEM, Sports, Cooking, Academic, Gaming, etc.).
• Ensure students are following program rules and expectations.
• Create an environment that allows students to feel safe and respected at all times.
• Communication with students, families and school day staff.
• Maintain appropriate attendance.

Start Date:

9/1/2026

End Date:

5/28/2027

Varies - typically Monday-Friday 3:30pm-6:00pm

• Pay Rate: $16.00 - $17.40 /hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Desire to create a positive impact on middle school-aged youth.
• Ability to arrive on time and stay on site during scheduled shifts.
• Strong Communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to program changes and needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with middle school-aged youth.
• Experience planning and leading activities.
• Experience with social and emotional support needs of middle school-aged youth.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong.
• CPR/First Aid certification.