Sports Camp Summer Program Leader (Camp Counselor) - Summer 2025

Madison School & Community Recreation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community-focused organization as a Sports Camp Summer Program Leader! This role offers an exciting opportunity to guide young campers through a variety of sports activities, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, you'll lead a group of elementary-aged children, ensuring they have a fun and active summer. The position includes mandatory paid training, and you will work in a supportive team atmosphere at a local elementary school. If you have a passion for sports and youth mentorship, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in youth leadership and sports coaching.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and instruct sports activities for elementary-aged participants.
• Foster a positive atmosphere and plan camp activities with peers.

Skills

Youth Leadership

Sports Instruction

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Experience in Sports

Coaching Certification

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Sports Camp Summer Program Leader (Camp Counselor) - Summer 2025

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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 Youth Sports Camps provide a full day (hours 8 am-4:30 pm) of physical activity, focusing on having fun through sports skills, promoting active lifestyles, and fostering teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship. Weekly themes may specialize in a single sport in the morning, and in the afternoons, we will explore other sports and group games.

Job Description & Duties

Guide and instruct a range of sports/group game activities for a wide range of playing ability and age groups in a day camp setting. Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere while working together with peers to plan camp activities. Program leaders are expected to lead a group of 10-15 elementary-aged participants in instruction and games.

Start Date

June 16 - 20, 2025: Mandatory paid training (40 hours)

June 23 - August 15: Sports camp program

Work Location: Van Hise Elementary

Hours/week: 40 hours per week

Work hours: 8am-4:30pm

Payrate: 15.00 - 16.40 /hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Sports playing background with experience in youth leadership.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a sports instructor/coach, childcare, or related field
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model, mentor, and team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Other Information

For more information, contact Christopher McGill at [e-mail].

Required

Preferred

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  Recreational Facilities

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