Wide World of Sports Program Leader (Camp Counselor) - Summer 2025

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

Job summary

An established community recreation provider is seeking a passionate Program Leader for their summer sports camp. This role involves guiding middle school students through a range of sports activities while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. With a focus on fun and physical activity, candidates will lead a group of 10-15 participants, ensuring an engaging and supportive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to inspire youth and foster a love for sports in a vibrant camp setting. If you have a background in sports and enjoy working with children, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth leadership and sports playing background.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Guide and instruct sports activities for middle school-aged participants.
• Foster a positive atmosphere while planning camp activities.

Skills

Youth Leadership

Sports Instruction

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Job description

Wide World of Sports 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, sports, and summer programming in Madison elementary, middle, and high schools, Allied Learning Center, and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. After-school clubs and sports include arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, and much more!

Program Description

MSCR Wide World of Sports Camp provides a full day (hours 9am-4:00pm) 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. This Middle School camp keeps campers active and engaged throughout the day.

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 middle school-aged participants in instruction and games.

Start Date

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

June 23 - August 15: Sports camp program

Work Location:

Cherokee Middle School

Hours/week:

40 hours per week

Work hours:

9am-4:00pm

Pay rate:

$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 and preferred qualifications are listed, along with job details such as seniority level (Entry level), employment type (Full-time), and job function (Other).