Fascination Station Day Camp Program Leader (Camp Counselor) - 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:

Do you love to learn? Do you love to share the joy of learning with kids? Fascination Station Day Camps are half-day programs for elementary-aged youth providing in-depth exposure to specific topics in a fun, enriching environment. Campers are encouraged to explore their interests and passions. Individual camp structures vary based on the nature of the theme, but generally include both large and small group activities developing continuity throughout the week.

Job Description & Duties:

• Assist specialty instructor in leading activities.
• Plan and lead theme related games and activities – weeks with no specialty instructor.
• Plan and lead group games for beginning and end of camp each day.
• Manage participant behaviors.
• Ensure all participant safety.
• Create enthusiastic, engaging, and inclusive environment for participants.
• Engage in all camp activities.
• Supervise lunch bunch campers between morning and afternoon session.
• Communicate with parents.

Start Date: 6/10/2024

Program Dates: 6/10/2024-8/9/2024

Work Location: Muir Elementary School (6/17-7/12) and Lowell Elementary School (7/15-8/9)

Hours/week: 40 hours per week.

Work hours: 8 hour shifts vary between 8am and 5pm 5 days a week.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Payrate: 15.00 - 15.00 /hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a different morning and afternoon camp each week.
• Interest in learning about a wide range of topics with participants - different programs will include everything from arts, history, and science to sports, fitness, and games.
• Staff must be able to engage with participants in every program and maintain enthusiasm for all programs.
• Dependability, teamwork and enthusiasm required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years’ experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds in a day camp or education setting.
• 1 years’ experience creating lesson and activity plans
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Other Information:

Must be creative & enthusiastic.
MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL PROGRAM DATES and TIMES.
Must be available for mandatory training June 10th-14th.

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