Recreation Inclusion Staff- Elementary Special Interest Camps- 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:

Why work for Inclusion Services?
We love our community! Recreation Inclusion Staff get the chance to create access and opportunity for people with disabilities in our community who have barriers to engaging in our programs. Our staff get to be creative, flexible and have fun while providing support so all people in our community can enjoy the benefits of MSCR programs!

We love our staff! All MSCR Recreation Inclusion Staff receive specific Professional Development training geared to working with people with disabilities. We provide ongoing coaching to help grow your skills and offer opportunities to advance. Many of our staff start as a Recreation Inclusion Staff and gain the skills and experience needed to become a Lead RIS, Lead Assistant Director for Inclusion Services or a Field Supervisor!

Job Description & Duties:

Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.) in inclusive summer programs and recreational activities. Provide reasonable accommodations, lead activities indoor and outdoor and collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants. Work in collaboration with program leaders and other program staff.

Duties include providing support to individuals with disabilities, planning and leading activities, supervising indoor and outdoor activities, communicating with parents and supervisors and attending Professional Development workshops.

Program Dates:

Mandatory paid training June 6 and 10-14, camps begin June 17, 2024. No camp July 4 or 5.

Please note unique locations, schedules, and hours for each camp below:

-Sports Spectacular West- Stephens Elementary School
June 17-August 9, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
-Sports Spectacular East- Nuestro Mundo Elementary School
June 17-August 9, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
-Soccer Camp West- Van Hise Elementary
June 17-August 9, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12pm OR 8:30am-4pm
-Soccer Camp East- Kennedy Elementary School
June 17-August 9, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12pm OR 8:30am-4pm
-Camp Tall Oaks (Outdoors)- Badger Rock Middle School, bus to School Forest each day
June 17-August 16, 4 days/week, 7:30am-5:30pm
-Super Center Arts Camp- Lapham Elementary School
June 17-August 16, Monday-Friday, 8hr shifts between hours of 7:15am-5:15pm

Work Location:

Varies- We try our best to match staff with their location and scheduling preference.

Hours/week: Up to 40 hours/week.

Work hours: Varies, please see camp list.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Payrate: 16.00 - 16.00 /hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or experience with inclusive recreation programming preferred.
• Experience working in youth programs (childcare, camps, etc) desired.
• Experience providing behavioral modifications and support a plus.
• Must have proven dependability, teamwork, ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities and readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program (including swimming and active games).

Preferred Qualifications:

CPR and First Aid certification a plus.

Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like are a plus.

Other Information:

Reach out to Jill Jaworski at jjaworski1@madison.k12.wi.us for more information.