What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusion Services Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff - Summer 2025 position at Madison School & Community Recreation?
Inclusion Services Lead 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! Lead 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. Gain the skills and experience needed to become a 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 in inclusive summer programs and recreational activities.
Provide reasonable accommodations, and collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants.
Work in collaboration with program leaders and camp leadership to provide an inclusive camp experience.
In addition to the above duties, Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff are expected to support the site in one or both of the following ways.
The Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff takes on more responsibility due to a camper’s higher support needs.
The Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff provides onsite staff coaching and capacity building for camp staff in regards to participants’ accommodation needs.
Program Dates:
Mandatory training: June 9 from 5:30pm-8:00pm.
Training week: June 13-20, no training on June 19
Program dates: June 23-August 15. Some camps end on August 22. The specialist will be in contact with you if this is a possibility.
Work Locations: Could be placed at one of our Inclusive Summer Camps across the city of Madison.
Hours/week: 40 hours per week.
Work hours: Typically an 8.5 hour shift (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch), between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm, M-F.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Payrate: 17.00 - 17.75 /hour
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs and people with disabilities with more intense support needs.
- Over 18 years of age with a High School or HSED/GED and some post secondary education or certification related to field.
- Proven dependability and teamwork.
- Ability to communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the public.
- Ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Effective problem solving and risk management skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like.
Other Information:
If you have any questions, please contact: Jason Busack, Inclusion Services Specialist at jbbusack@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-622-6927.
