Youth Resource Center (YRC) 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:

MSCR offers the Youth Resource Centers (YRC) to students attending MMSD Summer Semester in the morning. The program operates Monday through Friday from 12:00-4:00pm and provides participants a variety of recreational and enrichment activities, such as outdoor activities including kayaking, swimming, high ropes, science, art, music, drama, etc. as well as weekly field trips.

Job Description & Duties:

The Youth Resource Center (YRC) Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the overall supervision and management of the YRC program. Duties include support of the YRC site director, administrative tasks, creating and facilitating activities, communication with students, guardians, and staff, supervision of staff and students, enforcing school rules and policies, creating a welcoming, positive and safe environment for students and staff. Other duties as assigned.

Program Dates: 06/10/2024-07/26/2024

Work Location: Sherman Middle, Whitehorse Middle, Wright Middle, Gillespie Middle

Hours/week: 35 hours per week.

Work hours: Monday - Friday - 9:30am-5:00pm

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Payrate: 17.00 - 17.00 /hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience in supervision, training, and management of staff and programs in a recreational setting.
• Ability to support middle school aged youth from diverse backgrounds in a variety of engaging activities
• Ability to work as a team
• Possess strong listening and organizational skills
• Reliable communication skills
• Must be able to multitask
• Attend scheduled staff training, meetings and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Ability to arrive at work on-time for all scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to learn new skills to support MSCR’s mission.

Other Information:

For more information please contact Billie Jo Heine at bgheine@madison.k12.wi.us