Recreation Inclusion Staff- Middle School Camps- Summer 2024
Program Description:
Why work for Inclusion Services?
We love our community! Recreation Inclusion Staff get the chance to create access and opportunity for people with disabilities in our community who have barriers to engaging in our programs. Our staff 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 Recreation Inclusion 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. Many of our staff start as a Recreation Inclusion Staff and gain the skills and experience needed to become a Lead RIS, Lead Assistant Director for Inclusion Services or a Field Supervisor!
Job Description & Duties:
Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.) in inclusive summer programs and recreational activities. Provide reasonable accommodations, lead activities indoor and outdoor and collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants. Work in collaboration with program leaders and other program staff.
Duties include providing support to individuals with disabilities, planning and leading activities, supervising indoor and outdoor activities, communicating with parents and supervisors and attending Professional Development workshops.
Program Dates:
Mandatory paid training June 6 and 10-14, camps begin June 17, 2024. No camp July 4 or 5
Please note unique locations, schedules, and hours for each camp below:
-Middle School on the Move West- Hamilton Middle School
June 17-August 9, Mon-Fri, 8:45am-4:15pm
-Middle School on the Move East- O’Keeffe Middle School
June 17-August 9, Mon-Fri, 8:45am-4:15pm
-Camp Adventure (outdoors) – Westmorland Park 4 weeks, Burrows Park 4 weeks
June 17-August 9, Mon-Fri, 8:45am-4:15pm
-Mad City Sports – Hamilton Middle School 3 weeks, Sherman Middle School 3 weeks
June 17-August 1, Mon-Fri, 12pm-4:30pm *Part time
- Locations Burrows Park, Hamilton Middle, O'Keefe Middle, Sherman Middle, Westmorland Park
- Hours a Week:
Up to 40 hours per week.
- Work Hours:
Varies, please see camp list.
- Pay Rate:
Starting at $16 per hour.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or experience with inclusive recreation programming preferred.
- Experience working in youth programs (childcare, camps, etc) desired.
- Experience providing behavioral modifications and support a plus.
- Must have proven dependability, teamwork, ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities and readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program (including swimming and active games).
- Preferred Qualifications:
CPR and First Aid certification a plus.
Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like are a plus.
- Other Information:
Reach out to Jill Jaworski at jjaworski1@madison.k12.wi.us for more information.
