Middle School Camp Adventure Lifeguard & Program Leader - Summer 2025

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Camp Adventure Lifeguard & Program Leader! This role offers the chance to spend your summer outdoors, supervising and engaging with middle school youth in a variety of exciting activities. You will be responsible for ensuring safety during aquatic programs and leading adventurous outdoor experiences. With opportunities for professional development and the chance to create lasting relationships, this position is perfect for those passionate about youth engagement and outdoor recreation. Embrace the summer sun and make a difference in the lives of campers while developing your own skills in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid Professional Development

Training Opportunities

Outdoor Field Trips

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• Must have lifeguarding and CPR certifications.
• Experience working with youth and knowledge of outdoor activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard during field trips and lead outdoor activities for middle school youth.
• Ensure safety and create a fun environment for campers.

Skills

Lifeguarding Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Experience with Middle School Children

Outdoor Recreation Knowledge

Effective Communication

Behavior Management

Engagement Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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 (If Applicable): 08/18/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: 8:45am-4:15pm

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

Number of Positions: 2

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Current or previous lifeguarding certification.
2. Current or previous CPR, and First Aid certifications.
3. Previous experience working with middle school aged children.
4. Knowledge in outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, small water craft (canoeing and kayaking), outdoor education, and Leave No Trace ethics and/or a willingness to learn and participate.
5. Ability to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations.
6. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with the staff team.
7. Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive.
8. Be outdoors for up to 9 hours a day in a variety of weather.
9. Ability to generate excitement, concern and respect for the outdoors in multiple settings with youth.
10. Ability to actively participate in all aspects of the summer camp program.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience lifeguarding in non-pool settings such as beaches and camp waterfronts.
2. First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
3. Training and experience in teaching outdoor activities to children.
4. Previous resident/day camp staff experience.
5. Experience creating and participating in camp culture and community.
6. Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive.

Other Information:

Applicants must be available to attend training June 13th (Friday) and June 16th-20th (skip Juneteenth). All applicants must be able to work full days (8:45am-4:15pm) but part-time (2 days minimum) or full-time (5 days/week) weekly hours are available.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Spend your summer outside with Camp Adventure! The Camp Adventure Lifeguard & Program Leader Staff are responsible for lifeguarding during field trips and participating in normal Program Leader job duties while not lifeguarding. Program Leaders supervise, plan and lead a variety of active, outdoor adventure and experiential activities for middle school youth in a recreational camp setting. Throughout the summer develop your own facilitation and outdoor skills, create relationships with youth, be part of a great staff team and participate in a huge range of outdoor field trips.

While lifeguarding, you will earn $18.00/hour, and your responsibilities are to:

1. Ensure patron safety during MSCR aquatic programs.
2. Actively scan and survey the pool area to prevent accidents.
3. Respond to emergencies and administer first aid as needed.

Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills. Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us!

Work Location:

The first 4 weeks will be located at Westmoreland Park and the last 4 weeks will be located at Demetral Park. The camp travels on field trips to different locations around the city and the surrounding area. There are overnights at a local state park on 7/10-7/11, 7/17-7/18, 7/31-8/1 and 8/14-8/15.

THIS IS NOT A WORK STUDY POSITION. To apply fill out an MSCR application at: Application Link

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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