Middle School on the Move Program Leader/Inclusion Staff – Summer 2025

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

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks enthusiastic individuals to lead and supervise middle school youth in a dynamic summer camp environment. As a Program Leader, you will engage campers in diverse activities such as art, swimming, and games, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. This position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people while fostering a sense of community and inclusion. If you are passionate about working with youth and creating memorable experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with middle school-aged children is essential.
• Ability to create a safe and fun environment for campers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, and lead enrichment activities for middle school youth.
• Facilitate camper engagement and enjoyment in various activities.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Effective communication

Ability to engage campers

Collaboration skills

Education

First Aid/CPR Certification (preferred)

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: Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $16.00

Number of Positions: 8

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Previous experience working with youth; preferably middle school aged children.
Ability to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with the staff team.
Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive.
Ability to actively participate in all aspects of the summer camp program.

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

Position Summary/Job Duties:
The Middle School on the Move Program Leader/Inclusion Staff will supervise, plan and lead various enrichment activities for middle school youth in a recreational camp setting. Program Leaders will support individuals with and without disabilities by implementing proactive support and regulation strategies to increase participant engagement. Additionally, Program Leaders/Inclusion Staff will facilitate the camper experience and enjoyment of activities such as art, swimming, games, crafts, and environmental education.

Locations:
Sherman Middle School, Toki Middle School

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.