Elementary Summer Lead Inclusion Assistant Director
Madison School & Community Recreation, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Elementary Summer Lead Inclusion Assistant Director
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! Our staff get the chance to create access and opportunity for people with disabilities in our community who have barriers to engaging in our programs. We 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 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. We serve locations all over the city and try our best to match staff with their location preference.
During summer, MSCR offers the Summer Recreation and Enrichment Centers (SREC), which provides extended programming at the MMSD Summer Semester sites. Additionally, MSCR provides a program called Camp Compass, which provides all day childcare (7:45am-5:30pm). The Lead Inclusion AD is assigned to either one SREC or Camp Compass site depending on skillset and participant need.
Job Description & Duties:
Support Assistant Directors and other staff in supporting participants with disabilities across the program helping to create an inclusive program.
Advocate for individuals with disabilities to receive reasonable accommodations or modifications.
Coordinate schedules of Recreation Inclusion Staff (RIS) for day to day operations including field trips and planning ahead to ensure every staff and participant has what they need to be successful in changing environments. Attend field trips if specific participants need additional support.
Assist in the development and execution of inclusion plans which may include: reviewing education plans, conducting observations, collaboration with MMSD Summer School staff (if at your site) and parents, and input from site directors and Inclusion Services Specialists.
Assist with training and coaching all staff in inclusive practices and strategies; act as a resource on inclusion practices for Program Leaders and/or Recreation Inclusion Staff.
Facilitate open communication with parents of program participants, participants, SREC staff, Summer School staff and others.
Coordinate Inclusion Services for individuals with disabilities across the SREC or Camp Compass program in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and MSCR’s mission/vision.
In addition to the above duties, this position may also be required to engage in General Assistant Director Responsibilities.
Program Dates:
Leadership Training:
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00-8:00pm – CAMP COMPASS LEADERSHIP meeting, at MSCR Central
Thursday, May 21, 5:30-7:00pm – NEW SREC AD Training, at MSCR Central
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00-8:00pm ALL SREC AND CAMP COMPASS LEADERSHIP Inclusion Services training, at Holtzman Learning Center
Training week:
June 12-18, no training on June 19
SREC Program dates:
June 22-July 31
Camp Compass Program Dates:
June 22-August 14
Work Location:
Hours a Week:
Typically an 8.5-hour shift (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch), between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm, M-F.
Work Hours:
Up to 40 hours, (during May-August)
Pay Rate:
$19.00 – $21.10/hour
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience working in youth programs and/or inclusive recreation programs (childcare, camps, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the public
Knowledgeable about a variety of disability areas and common support strategies
General computer knowledge of Excel and Google applications
Proven dependability, teamwork, leadership skills and enthusiasm
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs and people with disabilities with more intense support needs
Experience assessing for and developing support plans for individuals with disabilities
Strong organizational skills and recreation or educational program planning knowledge
Demonstrated supervisory skills
CPR and First Aid certification
Training such as Crisis Management & Interventions, Managing Threatening Confrontations, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Other Information:
If you have any questions, please contact: Jill Jaworski, jjaworski1@madison.k12.wi.us
A department of the Madison Metropolitan School District
Contact MSCR Main Office
328 E. Lakeside Street, Madison, WI 53715
Hours: 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri
Phone: 608.204.3000
Fax: 608.204.0557
TDD: 608.204.3058
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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! Our staff get the chance to create access and opportunity for people with disabilities in our community who have barriers to engaging in our programs. We 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 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. We serve locations all over the city and try our best to match staff with their location preference.
During summer, MSCR offers the Summer Recreation and Enrichment Centers (SREC), which provides extended programming at the MMSD Summer Semester sites. Additionally, MSCR provides a program called Camp Compass, which provides all day childcare (7:45am-5:30pm). The Lead Inclusion AD is assigned to either one SREC or Camp Compass site depending on skillset and participant need.
Job Description & Duties:
Support Assistant Directors and other staff in supporting participants with disabilities across the program helping to create an inclusive program.
Advocate for individuals with disabilities to receive reasonable accommodations or modifications.
Coordinate schedules of Recreation Inclusion Staff (RIS) for day to day operations including field trips and planning ahead to ensure every staff and participant has what they need to be successful in changing environments. Attend field trips if specific participants need additional support.
Assist in the development and execution of inclusion plans which may include: reviewing education plans, conducting observations, collaboration with MMSD Summer School staff (if at your site) and parents, and input from site directors and Inclusion Services Specialists.
Assist with training and coaching all staff in inclusive practices and strategies; act as a resource on inclusion practices for Program Leaders and/or Recreation Inclusion Staff.
Facilitate open communication with parents of program participants, participants, SREC staff, Summer School staff and others.
Coordinate Inclusion Services for individuals with disabilities across the SREC or Camp Compass program in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and MSCR’s mission/vision.
In addition to the above duties, this position may also be required to engage in General Assistant Director Responsibilities.
Program Dates:
Leadership Training:
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00-8:00pm – CAMP COMPASS LEADERSHIP meeting, at MSCR Central
Thursday, May 21, 5:30-7:00pm – NEW SREC AD Training, at MSCR Central
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00-8:00pm ALL SREC AND CAMP COMPASS LEADERSHIP Inclusion Services training, at Holtzman Learning Center
Training week:
June 12-18, no training on June 19
SREC Program dates:
June 22-July 31
Camp Compass Program Dates:
June 22-August 14
Work Location:
Hours a Week:
Typically an 8.5-hour shift (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch), between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm, M-F.
Work Hours:
Up to 40 hours, (during May-August)
Pay Rate:
$19.00 – $21.10/hour
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience working in youth programs and/or inclusive recreation programs (childcare, camps, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the public
Knowledgeable about a variety of disability areas and common support strategies
General computer knowledge of Excel and Google applications
Proven dependability, teamwork, leadership skills and enthusiasm
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs and people with disabilities with more intense support needs
Experience assessing for and developing support plans for individuals with disabilities
Strong organizational skills and recreation or educational program planning knowledge
Demonstrated supervisory skills
CPR and First Aid certification
Training such as Crisis Management & Interventions, Managing Threatening Confrontations, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Other Information:
If you have any questions, please contact: Jill Jaworski, jjaworski1@madison.k12.wi.us
A department of the Madison Metropolitan School District
Contact MSCR Main Office
328 E. Lakeside Street, Madison, WI 53715
Hours: 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri
Phone: 608.204.3000
Fax: 608.204.0557
TDD: 608.204.3058
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