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Recreation Inclusion Staff- Afterschool Programs

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 507481
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Madison School & Community Recreation
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MSCR
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00 - $17.40
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Honoring Context and Culture

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!

During the school year, MSCR offers Afterschool and Enrichment Programs at 15 MMSD Schools. Many of these sites have been awarded Community Learning Center (CLC) grants through the Federal Government. These programs offer curriculum to help support the students who need extra support in math and/or literacy.

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.

Anticipated Start Date:

 ASAP

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 06/11/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 15

Schedule:

 Anana, Emerson, Hawthorne, Henderson, Lincoln, Lowell, Mendota, Midvale, Nuestro Mundo at Frank Allis, Southside: Mon 12:45pm-5:45pm; Tues-Fri 2:10pm-5:45pm

Lake View, Lindbergh, Orchard Ridge, Sandburg, Schenk: Mon 1:30pm-6:00pm; Tues-Fri 3:00pm-6:00pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $16.00 - $17.40

Number of Positions:

 15

Qualifications:

 Minimum Qualifications:
Must have proven dependability, teamwork, ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities and 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.
Experience working in youth programs (childcare, camps, etc).
Experience providing behavioral modifications and support.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention training or the like.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

NA

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities in inclusive after school and enrichment programs, support with indoor/outdoor activities, provide accommodations, and collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants. Inclusion staff work in collaboration with program leaders. Inclusion staff support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Trauma Related Disorders, etc. Primary placement is in elementary (K-5) programs.

Duties include providing support to individuals with disabilities, planning and leading activities, supervising activities, and communicating with colleagues, parents and supervisors.

Physical Demands:

NA

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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