Elementary Camp Compass Substitute Program Leader – 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: 

During summer, MSCR offers the Camp Compass childcare program across five locations. This camp offers 8 weeks of a fun, enriching and inclusive experience to participants in grades k-5. Each day will include free play, staff led activities, outdoor recess and meals. Field trips and special events will be included weekly, when possible. Camp Compass is open to the public for registration. The CC programs run from 7:45-5:30pm. and includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack.

Camp Compass Snap shot:
Each CC site provides programming for approximately 70 students in grades k-5. Classrooms typically have 15-18 students that are supervised by two or more Program Leaders. Each site has a leadership team that consists of one Director and 2 Assistant Directors. Program Leaders begin their shift checking in with their supervisor and preparing for the day. The majority of the time is spent supervising a group of participants. Once students leave for the day, Program Leaders clean-up and check in with their supervisor as needed. There is typically one staff meeting per week. Sites swim 1-2 times a week. Staff are required to swim with participants.

Job Description & Duties: 

Subs will fill in for absent Program Leaders. Subs are responsible for resuming the job duties of the person they are covering a shift for and facilitating their daily schedule and plans. Program leaders at site are responsible for the following duties:

• Plan, prepare for and lead recreation and enrichment activities for elementary-age children at school sites.
• Supervise daily indoor and outdoor activities.
• Keep students safe by creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
• Work as a team with other program staff to carry out responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom and site.
• Interact with parents as needed
• Supervise group during off site field trips, including swim lessons.
• End of day cleanup.
• Other duties as assigned.

Sub Process:  MSCR will schedule and communicate sub shifts via the SubitUp app. There are three types of sub shifts:

• Scheduled shifts – scheduled with advanced notice/pre-planned absence, more than 24 hours notice
• On-Call shifts are offered very last minute or day-of, notice within 24 hours of the shift start-time
• Once a scheduled shift is accepted, subs are held to the same standards with regards to attendance and expectations of staff.
• Subs are likely to be offered repeat shifts at the same site.  This is to offer you and the sites as much consistency with staff as possible.
• Subs who have more availability may be transferred to a permanent placement at a camp for a week or longe
• Transfer shifts are shifts where the sub is actually transferred to a permanent / semi-permanent placement at a location.

• Locations Anana Elementary, Henderson Elementary, Lake View Elementary, Lowell Elementary, Midvale Elementary
• Start Date 06/13/2025
• End Date 08/15/2025
• Hours a Week:

  0-40 hours a week

• Work Hours:

  STAFF HOURS: 7:30 am-5:45 pm. Staff will work five eight-hour days each week with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

• Pay Rate:

  15.00 – 16.40 /hour

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Prior experience working with children.
  • Ability to work Monday thru Friday 8 hours/day.
  • Comfortable in water. Ability to swim and/or supervise in a pool area
  • Must be 16 or older
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with youth in a recreation or childcare setting.
  • Experience planning and leading activities.
  • Experience providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
  • Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong or other languages
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid training.
• Other Information:

  Training: June Staff Training Week- In person, June 13 – June 20 on site 9am-5pm, No training June 19th
  Program Dates: June 23 –  August 15, 2025, No program/staff July 4 (unpaid holiday closure).

  Work Location:  Anana Elementary, Henderson Elementary, Lake View Elementary, Lowell Elementary, Midvale Elementary

  For more information, please contact Erica Pape at empape@madison.k12.wi.us

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