MSCR – Recreation Specialist – Aquatics & Recreation – 1.0 FTE
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. 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.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.
We know this vision doesn’t come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.
About Our District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.
Purpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to develop, promote, maintain and supervise a variety of youth aquatics programs with additional responsibilities managing recreational sports programs.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervise a number of part-time, seasonal employees that work in MSCR programs throughout the year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and supervising year-round aquatics programs and effectively supervising program staff. The following duties are normal for this position and are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties will be required and assigned.
Research, plan, develop and schedule youth aquatics programming with an emphasis on American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs.
Plan and implement sports programs with an immediate focus on tennis instruction.
Recruit, hire, schedule, supervise and evaluate lifeguards and instructors.
Plan and lead staff training including staff in-services, lifeguard and CPR instruction.
Conduct evening and weekend program visits to observe and evaluate staff and program delivery and effectiveness.
Maintain knowledge of existing safety codes related to aquatic program operations and staff certifications. Make adjustments as needed.
Research, purchase, organize, maintain and distribute equipment and supplies.
Work with Marketing Specialist to prepare information for seasonal program guides and to promote programs and events.
Assist with the development of program budgets and monitor expenditures and revenue.
Collaborate with the outreach team to develop strategies to increase and maintain diversified enrollment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program personnel, with other MSCR staff, with MMSD staff, with the public and with community organizations.
Work closely with the American Red Cross to maintain course records and personnel certifications.
Track participation statistics, maintain records, develop and submit required reports.
Monitor and approve employee payroll.
Maintain AED’s and CPR equipment for MSCR programs.
- Locations MSCR West
- Hours a Week:
40 hours per week.
- Pay Rate:
$61,859.20 – $83,740.80 Annual Salary
- Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, health science area (kinesiology, exercise science, health education, recreation administration, sports, or related field) or related field, and a minimum of three years of experience coordinating, implementing and supervising recreation classes/programs, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Previous experience supervising staff and volunteers.
Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work under tight deadlines, and use effective time management.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele and staff, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of aquatics safety codes, laws and best practices.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of the American Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Program.
Ability to problem solve.
Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work towards improving one’s own cultural competence, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise and having the desire to learn in these areas.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite.
License Requirements:
Ability to obtain & maintain the following American Red Cross certifications within the first 6 months of employment
Lifeguard (LG)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Valid Driver’s License
- Preferred Qualifications:
Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT)
Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT)
Length of Work:
12 MonthsWorking Conditions:
Flexible work schedule may include working Monday through Friday, with flexible work hours between the hours of 8:30am and 5:30pm, some evenings and weekends as assigned by supervisor or dictated by program needs.Physical Requirements:
Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects and materials of moderate weight, twenty to fifty pounds.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (personal computer, phone, fax, copier).
Tasks are regularly performed in safe and comfortable surroundings without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical requirements also include passing the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training pre-course swimming pre-requisites to obtain necessary certifications within the first six months of employment.
- Other Information:
Next Steps
If you have self-identified as a bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong you may be invited to complete language proficiency testing if you have not yet completed one. This can include a verbal, written, and reading assessment.
Based on reviewing your application, a hiring authority may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
