MSCR – Meadowood Neighborhood Center Assistant Director – 1.0 FTE
Mscr Meadowood Neighborhood Center
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is committed to Becoming a Model School District by striving to provide an anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive atmosphere. MMSD actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply.
We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.
ABOUT MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) serves a community of 230,000 in Madison, WI, with 75 full time and 2200+ seasonal staff members. MSCR offers a full range of recreation programs and services utilizing school facilities, parks, and other community facilities. Programs include fitness, aquatics, adult and youth sports, after school child care, summer camps, outdoor adventure, middle school youth resource centers, arts, and sports camps. MSCR is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District, providing public recreation and after school programming for the Madison community since 1926.
To learn more about this position and the organization in which you could be a part of, visit http://www.mscr.org/ or https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hrs/week between 9:00am – 6:30pm, some evenings and weekends as assigned by supervisor or dictated by program needs.
Pay Rate: full time hourly with benefits
Purpose of Position:
The purpose of this position is to manage, promote and supervise year round K-12 programs in a safe and enriching environment and provide assistance to the MNC Director with management and operations of the Meadowood Neighborhood Center.
Primary Functions/Expectations:
The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Develop, implement and supervise K-12 after school and summer programs, and evening youth and family enrichment programs at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center.
Serve as the on-site supervisor for youth programs at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center
Establish physically and emotionally safe program environments. Ensure compliance with State, City and District quality standards.
Serve as a liaison between MSCR, school personnel, community members, parents and community agencies.
Interview, hire, train, supervise and evaluate seasonal staff and volunteers.
Develop work schedules for staff, collect timesheets, submit and approve payroll.
Work with the center director, school principal, community members, parents and participants to assess needs, resolve problems and concerns.
Purchase supplies, monitor expenditures and manage program level budgets.
Develop, distribute, collect and process participant registration forms.
Track participation statistics, maintain necessary records and submit reports based on site-based reporting requirements.
Work with community agencies in collaborative partnerships to maximize resources and bring community resources into the center.
Attend MSCR staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Schedule, plan and facilitate youth program staff meetings.
Assist Center Director in planning and maintaining a schedule of programs and facility use.
Provide MNC building coverage, as assigned
Assist with development and implementation of special events.
Other duties as assigned.
- Locations MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center
- Pay Rate:
$28.09 per hour.
- Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma and at least two years of post high school education in recreation, education, community organizing, volunteer coordination, related field or equivalent experience.
At least two years of experience in developing, managing, leading, and evaluating community youth recreation programs, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and youth recreation program planning knowledge, and experience.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff, customers, and community organizations.
Proven leadership abilities and effective problem-solving skills.
Commitment to teamwork, partnership, and positive relationship building.
- Preferred Qualifications:
Experienced in positive youth development
Proficiency with Google applications, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
First Aid and/or CPR certification
Bilingual in Spanish – Desired
Experienced in positive youth development
Proficiency with Google applications, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
First Aid and/or CPR certification
Bi-lingual in Spanish – Desired
Required Skills and Abilities
Experience working with racially, linguistically, and economically diverse communities, students, and staff.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to perform when confronted with emergency, unusual and/or crisis situations.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with racially and culturally diverse participants, staff, parents, school staff and with the community.Physical and Sensory Requirements
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Ability to stoop, climb, balance and crouch.Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
Ability to determine characteristics, similarities and differences between colors and sounds of job-related objects, tasks and materials.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as computer, telephone, fax machine, photocopier.
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
