Fascination Station Assistant Director - Summer 2024

MSCR or Madison School & Community Recreation is Madison’s public recreation provider. We offer everything you would find in your typical community rec department in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming, arts & enrichment, adult & 50 fitness, sport leagues, outdoor pursuits and more. As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District(MMSD), we also provide afterschool and summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools.

Program Description:

Join our team for a fun, exciting and enriching summer. Fascination Station are half day camps for 4 year olds through 5th graders. Each half day, week long session takes an in-depth look at a specific theme or interest area. Campers have the option of coming for the morning, lunch break, afternoon, or any combination of the three.

Job Description & Duties:

• Supervise, schedule and evaluate camp staff.
• Maintain participant records and program attendance.
• Acquire supplies in a cost and time efficient manner.
• Review lesson plans and provide feedback to staff.
• Help manage participant behaviors.
• Plan any field trips and coordinate bus transportation.
• Ensure safety for all campers and staff.
• Create enthusiastic, engaging, and inclusive environment for participants.
• Engage in all camp activities when available.
• Communicate openly with parents.
• Provide support and coaching for staff.
• Participate in weekly meetings with Youth Arts Specialist and Field Supervisor.
• Run campsite when director is absent.
• Fill in as camp counselor if needed.

Program Dates: Full time hours begin 6/10-8/9/24. Additional training dates in May.

Work Location: 6/10-7/12/24 at Muir Elementary, 7/15-8/9/24 at Lowell Elementary

Hours/week: 40 hours per week.

Work hours: Five 8 hour shifts per week between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Payrate: 17.00 - 17.00 /hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years of experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds in an education or day camp setting.
• Previous experience supervising staff required.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage program logistics required.
• Must have proven dependability, teamwork, leadership skills, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Readiness to actively participate in all aspects of program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual Spanish a plus.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR and First Aid certification desired.

Other Information:

Must be creative & enthusiastic.
MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL PROGRAM DATES and TIMES.

For more information, contact Sarah Zahn at sazahn@madison.k12.wi.us.