What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School YRC Lifeguard and Program Leader – Summer 2026 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:
The Youth Resource Center is offered to students attending the MMSD Summer Semester in the morning. The program operates Monday through Thursday, 12:30pm-4pm and Friday, 10am -4pm. The YRC program offers participants a variety of recreational and enrichment activities, including sports, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, science, art, music, drama, etc., as well as weekly field trips.
Job Description & Duties:
The YRC Lifeguard and Program Leader position is responsible for lifeguarding and participant safety during field trips and serving as a program leader when not lifeguarding. Program Leaders are responsible for supervising, planning, and facilitating engaging recreation and enrichment activities for middle school–aged youth throughout the summer program. Activities take place both indoors and outdoors and are designed to promote learning, creativity, physical activity, and positive social development. Activities include: sports, swimming, nature exploration, weekly fieldtrips, science, crafts, music, drama, etc. Program leaders are responsible for enforcing school rules and policies and creating a welcoming, positive, safe environment for students. Other duties as assigned.
Start Date: 6/12/26
End Date: 7/31/26
Work Location: East High, LaFollette High, West High, Memorial High, Wright Middle, Gillespie Middle and Whitehorse Middle
Hours/week: 24-40 hours
Work hours: Monday through Thursday, 12:00-4:30pm, Friday 9:30am-4:30pm