Elementary Camp Tall Oaks Lead Assistant Director – Summer

Elementary Camp Tall Oaks Lead Assistant Director – Summer 2026

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 after school enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. After school clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Are you interested in bringing children in the Madison community a unique summer experience? Creating lifelong camper and peer relationships? Gaining skills that apply to many career paths? Consider applying for a position with Camp Tall Oaks! Camp Tall Oaks is located at the Madison School Forest Campground, a beautiful 300+ acre property in the town of Verona that we’ll travel to each day from Lincoln Elementary School.

Activities on site include climbing, canoeing, hiking, swimming, camp songs, games, crafts, campfires, environmental education, and stewardship.

The Camp Tall Oaks Lead Assistant Director is responsible for assisting in the overall supervision and management of an outdoor day camp for campers entering grades 1-5. Duties include assisting the Site Director with staff supervision and evaluation, enforcing camp rules and policies, communicating with families, creating a positive and safe environment for campers, and emergency management. Additionally, the Lead Assistant Director is responsible for shopping within budget for camp supplies and for the daily implementation of camp activities when the Site Director is not present.

Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills. Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us!

Work Location: Bus pick up and drop off at Lincoln Elementary School, 909 Sequoia Trail, Madison, WI 53713;
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Location:

Madison School Forest; 1577 Fritz Rd, Verona, WI 53593

• Hours a Week:
  • 20-40 hours per week before June 12
  • 40 hours per week during camp
• Work Hours: Varies between 7:30 am-5:30 pm, some weeknight hours.
• Pay Rate: $19.00 – $20.75 /hour
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Two years of experience working with elementary-aged youth
  • Supervising and managing staff and program management in an outdoor setting.
  • Positive attitude, creative thinking, and organization.
  • Strong logistical and organizational skills
  • Experience leading outdoor activities and developing outdoor activities around a variety of themes for 1st-5th graders.
  • Ability to work independently and follow direction from program supervisors
  • Good communication skills with a variety of different people, including staff, families, community members and supervisor
  • Ability to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations.
  • First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
  • Must have a vehicle or access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
  • Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Residential or day camp work experience
  • Experience multitasking many different priorities at once.
  • Lifeguard Certified or willing to be certified.
  • Facilitation skills in team building or staff culture development
  • Previous experience supervising, coaching and/or managing staff.
  • Experience in training staff and program development.
  • Wilderness First Aid certification or higher, or willing to be certified.
• Other Information:
  • Applicants must be available to attend training and meetings beginning May 18.
  • Some training takes place in the evenings.
  • Applicants must be able to work until the end of the camp season (August 12 minimum, preferably until August 21).
  • Assistant Directors typically work 4-10-hour days during the summer and have one full day off during the week (plus weekends).
  • If interested, please complete the MSCR online application. For questions, contact Liz Just .us or call