Community Learning Center Assistant​/Site Director - MSCR - FTE

$30.11 - 30.11 Hourly Wage

Under the general supervision of the Madison Schools & Community Recreation (MSCR) Recreation Specialist - Secondary Programs, this position will develop, promote, coordinate and supervise a variety of out‑of‑school and co‑curricular activities for middle school students in a safe and enriching environment. It will serve as a youth program site director during summer.

This position supervises a range of MSCR seasonal and part‑time staff including 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.

• Program Activity Coordination (55%)
  • Develop and implement a variety of out‑of‑school time activities for middle school students at assigned school. Activities may be organized to take place before, during school day breaks, after school and no‑school days, with a focus on after school hours.
  • Conduct daily activity visits to monitor program effectiveness, provide feedback to staff and assist in problem solving.
  • Create a physically and emotionally safe and welcoming program environment for all participants and staff.
  • Promote positive staff/student relationships and focus on positive youth development.
  • Lead MSCR Summer Youth programming.
  • Serve as the Site Director of an MSCR summer youth program or camp.
  • Site location, age group of participants and programming may change during the summer.
• Program Monitoring and Support (20%)
  • Track participation statistics, maintain necessary records and submit reports based on site‑based reporting requirements.
  • Monitor, be accountable for and stay within the site‑based budget.
  • Purchase supplies, monitor expenditures.
  • Ensure that staff and participants follow MSCR and MMSD policies and procedures.
  • Attend appropriate team, staff, and school meetings.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities annually outside of required team/department training.
• Staff Recruiting and Oversight (15%)
  • Recruit club leaders, sport coaches and volunteers from within and outside of school staff.
  • Build positive relationships with school‑based staff and promote the values and benefits of offering out‑of‑school activities.
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
  • Develop staff work schedules, assign staff, and oversee daily work.
  • Collect, submit and approve timesheets.
• Community Coordination (5%)
  • Promote clubs and intramural sports to students and teachers within the school setting.
  • Work with school staff to disseminate information to youth and families.
  • Maintain MSCR site‑based website with current and accurate information.
  • Share website to school‑based and department communications.
  • Serve as a liaison between MSCR, school personnel, community members, parents and community agencies.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
  • Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership or their representatives or designees.
  • Attend district and school functions that support MMSD’s strategic framework, initiatives, and core values.
  • Complete any and all district required training.
  • Build collaborative relationships with business partners.

• 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.
• Experience in positive youth development – preferably with middle school students.
• 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 and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of establishing teamwork, and building partnerships and positive relationships.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to perform when confronted with emergency, unusual and/or crisis situations.
• Ability to…