What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Summer Camps Inclusion Staff position at mmsd?
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 and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!
Program Description:
Why work for Inclusion Services?
All MSCR programs are inclusive of participants with disabilities, and our Inclusion Staff help make that possible! 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!
MSCR offers many elementary camp programs providing childcare and opportunities for youth to explore various special interests. We try our best to match inclusion staff with programs based on location preference, interests, and experience needed for participant accommodations.
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 and direct support to individuals with disabilities, including using strategies such as visual supports, activity modifications, reinforcement systems, and adapted equipment
• Plan, lead, and/or supervise activities indoors and outdoors
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants
• Communicate with parents and supervisors
• Attend professional development workshops to develop skills
Program Dates:
• Mandatory paid training June 8 and June 12-18, 2026 (no training June 19)
• Programs run June 22 - August 14, 2026
• No camp Friday, July 3
Program Locations:
• Camp Compass (childcare/general interest)- Locations at Anana, Kennedy, Lake View, Lincoln, and Lowell Elementary Schools
• Fascination Station (activities based on themes)- Locations at Stephens and Schenk Elementary Schools
• Sports Spectacular (sports) - Locations at Van Hise and Nuestro Mundo Elementary Schools
• Super Center (arts) - Lapham Elementary School
• Camp Tall Oaks (outdoors) - Lincoln Elementary School, with bus to School Forest each day
Hours/week:
Up to 40 hours, (during May-August)
Work hours:
Staff at most camps work Monday-Friday, for an 8.5hr shift within the hours of 7:30am – 5:45pm, with an unpaid 30 minute lunch. Exact shift times are determined with camp team before program begins.
*Camp Tall Oaks staff work 4 days/week, 7:30am-5:30pm