What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Resource Center (YRC) – 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:
MSCR offers the Youth Resource Centers (YRC) to students attending MMSD Summer Semester in the morning. The program operates Monday through Thursday from 12:30-4:00pm and Friday from 10:00am until 4:00pm. 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:
• Supervise, plan, and facilitate recreation and enrichment activities for Middle School youth both inside school buildings and outdoors, including but not limited to, 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 School, LaFollette High School, West High School, Memorial High School
Hours/week: 24-26 hours per week
Work hours: Monday through Thursday, 12:00-4:30pm and Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm