Middle School Camps Recreation Inclusion Staff – Summer 2025

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Recreation Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting youth with disabilities in inclusive summer programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with children through various recreational activities, ensuring their active participation and enjoyment. With a focus on teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, you will help create a welcoming environment while gaining valuable experience in youth recreation. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community this summer!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with experience working with youth.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth with disabilities in recreational activities.
• Plan and supervise indoor and outdoor activities.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Crisis management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid 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

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 40 Maximum:

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8.5hr shift between hours of 8:00am -4:30pm, with an unpaid 30 minute lunch.

Salary/Wage Range: Minimum: $16.00 Maximum: $17.75

Number of Positions: 4

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years or older.
• Experience working or volunteering with youth (childcare, camps, etc).
• Reliable transportation to work site.
• Ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program (including swimming and active games).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven dependability and teamwork.
• Effective problem solving and risk management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the public.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or experience with inclusive recreation programming.
• Experience providing behavioral modifications and support.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Job Description & Duties:

1. Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.) in inclusive summer programs and recreational activities.
2. Provide reasonable accommodations and direct support to individuals with disabilities, including using strategies such as visual supports, activity modifications, reinforcement systems, and adapted equipment.
3. Plan, lead, and/or supervise activities indoors and outdoors.
4. Collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants.
5. Communicate with parents and supervisors.
6. Attend professional development workshops to develop skills.

Program Dates: Mandatory paid training June 9 and June 13-20, 2025 (no training June 19). Programs run June 23 – August 15th, 2025. No camp Friday, July 4.

Work Locations: Please note unique locations, schedules, and hours for each camp below:

• Middle School on the Move West- Toki Middle School: 5606 Russett Rd, Madison
• Middle School on the Move East- Sherman Middle School: 1610 Ruskin St, Madison
• Creative Arts- Hamilton Middle School: 4801 Waukesha St, Madison
• Camp Adventure (outdoors) – Westmorland Park 4 weeks (4114 Tokay Blvd, Madison), Demetral Park 4 weeks (601 N 6th St, Madison)
• Wide World of Sports – Cherokee Middle School: 4301 Cherokee Dr, Madison

This is not a work study position. To apply, please fill out an MSCR application at: application link.

Physical Demands: NA

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: accommodation link.