What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Camp Compass Recreation Inclusion Staff - Summer 2025 position at Madison School & Community Recreation?
Elementary Camp Compass Recreation Inclusion Staff - 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:
Why work for Inclusion Services?
We love our community! Recreation 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!
We love our staff! All MSCR Recreation Inclusion Staff receive specific Professional Development training geared to working with people with disabilities. We provide ongoing coaching to help grow your skills and offer opportunities to advance. Many of our staff start as a Recreation Inclusion Staff and gain the skills and experience needed to become a Lead RIS, Lead Assistant Director for Inclusion Services or a Field Supervisor! We serve locations all over the city and try our best to match staff with their location preference.
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 9 and June 13-20, 2025 (no training June 19)
Programs run June 23 - August 15th, 2025
No camp Friday, July 4
Work Locations:
MSCR offers the Camp Compass childcare program across five locations. We try our best to match staff with their location preference
Camp Compass - Midvale Elementary School (westside): 502 Caromar Dr, Madison
Camp Compass - Anana Elementary (westside): 6323 Woodington Way, Madison
Camp Compass - Lake View Elementary (northside): 1802 Tennyson Ln, Madison
Camp Compass - Lowell Elementary (eastside): 401 Maple Ave, Madison
Camp Compass - Henderson Elementary (eastside): 1201 Tompkins Dr, Madison
Hours/week: 40 hours per week.
Work hours:
Monday-Friday, 8.5hr shift between hours of 7:30 am – 5:45 pm, with an unpaid 30 minute lunch
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Payrate: 16.00 - 17.75 /hour
Minimum Qualifications:
- 16 years or older.
- Experience working or volunteering with youth (childcare, camps, etc).
- Reliable transportation to work site.
- Ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- Readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program (including swimming and active games).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or experience with inclusive recreation programming.
- Proven dependability and teamwork.
- Effective problem solving and risk management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the public.
- Experience providing behavioral modifications and support.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like.
Other Information:
Reach out to Jill Jaworski at jjaworski1@madison.k12.wi.us for more information.
