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Youth Resource Center (YRC) – Program Leader – Summer 2026

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28259
Division/Organization: Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 328 E. Lakeside Street Madison , WI 53715 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00 to $16.00
Job Categories: Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities

Department Overview:

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!

Anticipated Start Date

6/12/26

Anticipated End Date

7/31/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

24-26

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 12:00-4:30pm and Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $16.00 to $16.00

Number Of Positions

40

Position Summary/Job Duties:

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Ability to lead middle school aged youth from diverse backgrounds in a variety of engaging activities
• Ability to interact and communicate with youth in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Lifeguard Certification

Application Instructions:

For more information, contact BillieJo Heine at bgheine@madison.k12.wi.us

Contact:

Org: Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
Contact: Laura Whitmore
Web: www.mscr.org
Email: hrmscr@madison.k12.wi.us

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Applications close: CST Central Standard Time

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