What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary (4k-4th) SREC Program Leader - Summer 2025 position at Madison School & Community Recreation?
Elementary (4k-4th) SREC Program Leader - Summer 2025
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:
Want to be a part in creating an awesome and safe experience for kids this summer? Earn! Learn! Inspire! We are looking for dedicated and reliable staff to work in our school-based elementary summer recreation program SREC (pronounced like Shrek the ogre). This job is for creative and caring people with lots of energy, patience, and a willingness to create engaging opportunities for all things “kid”- arts & crafts, sports, games, reading and more! Great entry level position for those pursuing teaching, social work, and other youth work. Paid professional development and staff training are provided. Opportunities to continue employment into the following school-year. Be a role model to your community! Come join us!
Job Description & Duties:
SREC Snapshot
- SREC sites provide programming for summer school students in grades 4k-4 (up to 200 students per site location)
- Each classroom has 15-18 students supervised by two Program Leaders.
- Program Leaders spend the majority of the time in the classroom or the playground actively supervising at all times.
- Each site has a leadership team for support and guidance.
General Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and lead fun and inclusive enrichment and recreation activities daily
- Enjoy the outdoors while supervising recess and field trips
- Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
- Work as a team with other program staff to carry out responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom
- Help students work through conflict
- Interact with parents as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Start Date: June 13 - August 1
Program Dates:
Mandatory Training Week: Friday, June 13 and Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20 on-site from 10:30am-4:30pm. There will be no training on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Program Dates: June 23-July 31. Staff will work normal hours Friday, August 1. Programs closed for the fourth of July.
Holidays/No program (unpaid): Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4.
Work Location:
WEST/SOUTH: Chávez, Leopold, Olson, Southside, Thoreau
EAST/NORTH: Hawthorne, Kennedy, Mendota
Hours/week: 25
Work hours: Monday thru Friday 11:30-4:30pm
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Payrate: 15.00 - 16.40 /hour
Minimum Qualifications:
- Prior experience working or volunteering with children
- Ability to work Monday thru Friday for the entirety of the program, including training week
- Must be in high school or older
- Reliable transportation to job site
- Dedicated to making a difference in your community
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth in a recreation or childcare setting
- Classroom experience
- Experience with conflict resolution
- Experience providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong or other languages
Other Information:
Application Instructions: After submitting your application, you will receive a google form with additional questions and information about schedule and site placement.
For more information, please contact the MSCR SREC Hiring Coordinator, Erica Pape: empape@madison.k12.wi.us
