Meadowood Neighborhood Center Youth Programs Director – MSCR – 1.0 FTE – 26-27 SY
Meadowood Neighborhood Center Youth Programs Director – MSCR – 1.0 FTE – 26-27 SY
$30.90 – 30.90 Hourly Wage
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/
Purpose of Position:
Under the general supervision of the Meadowood Neighborhood Center Director, the purpose of this position is to develop, promote, coordinate and supervise year round K-12 programs in a safe and enriching environment and assist the MNC Director with management and operations of the Meadowood Neighborhood Center.
This position will have a high degree of integrity, sustain a culture of continuous improvement, and be committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment while having a growth mindset to a multi-faceted operation while having a focus on creating a positive work culture.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises a range of seasonal and part-time staff, including seasonal Site Directors and Assistant Directors, program leaders, club leaders, coaches, instructors, and volunteers. Supervisory duties include coaching, performance evaluation, provision of feedback, and ensuring accountability and alignment with District priorities and strategic goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Youth Program Management (35%)
a. Develop, implement and supervise K-12 after school and summer programs, and evening youth and family enrichment programs and special events at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center.
b. Serve as the on-site supervisor for youth programs at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center
c. Monitor program effectiveness, provide feedback to staff, and assist in problem-solving
d. Establish physically and emotionally safe program environments. Ensure compliance with State, City and District quality standards.
e. Promote positive staff-participant relationships and focus on positive youth development.
B. Staff Recruiting & Oversight (25%)
a. Recruit seasonal program leaders, specialty instructors, coaches and volunteers.
b. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate seasonal staff.
c. Develop staff work schedules, assign staff, and oversee daily work.
d. Collect, submit and approve timesheets
C. Program Monitoring & Support (25%)
a. Track participation statistics, maintain necessary records and submit reports based on site-based reporting requirements
b. Monitor, be accountable for and stay within the site-based budget.
c. Purchase program supplies, monitor expenditures
d. Ensure that staff and participants follow MSCR and MMSD policies and procedures
e. Attend department, team, staff, and community meetings
f. Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities annually outside of required team/department training.
D. Neighborhood Center Support & Community Coordination (10%)
a. Assist Center Director in planning and maintaining a schedule of programs and facility use.
b. Provide MNC building coverage, as assigned
c. Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with community agencies to maximize shared resources and expand center programming.
d. Serve as a liaison between MSCR, school personnel, community members, parents and community agencies.
E. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
a. Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership or their representatives or designees.
b. Attend district and school functions that support MMSD’s strategic framework, initiatives, and core values
c. Complete any and all district-required training.
d. Build collaborative relationships with business partners.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships at all levels of the organization
• Follow principles and practices that promote and advance anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experienced in positive youth development
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and 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, effective problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of establishing teamwork and building partnerships and positive relationships
• Ability to perform when confronted with emergencies, 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
- Locations MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center
- Hours a Week:
40 hours/week
- Work Hours:
Monday-Friday, 40 hrs/week between 9:00am – 6:30pm, some evenings and weekends as assigned by supervisor or dictated by program needs.
- 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
• Experience in recreation, education, community organizing, volunteer coordination, or related fields
• Experience in developing, managing, leading, and evaluating recreation programs, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and recreation program planning knowledge, and experience
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff, customers, and community organizations
• Experience working with individuals and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred - Other Information:
License or Certification Requirements:
First Aid and/or CPR certification (required within 6 months of hire)
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.
Working Conditions:
- Hours: Varies Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm, with occasional evening and weekend work during school year. Summer hours may differ depending on placement.
- Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
- Position will require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
- MSCR positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the supervisor.
Next Steps
- Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
- Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.
Working Conditions
- Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
- Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
- Certain positions within the District may allow hybrid work flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process
- School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.
Disclaimer
This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above, as they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor.
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. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
