Elementary Afterschool Site Director - Meadowood

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!

Program Description

MSCR operates Meadowood Neighborhood Center in collaboration with the City of Madison on Madison's southwest side, in the Meadowood Shopping Center. The purpose of the Meadowood Neighborhood Center is to provide a safe, supervised place for youth during after school and evening hours, for neighbors to socialize, and space for MSCR programs such as arts, fitness and much more. This position will work directly with our youth after school programs and may cross over into other program areas as needed or assigned.

Job Description & Duties Purpose of Position

The Meadowood Elementary Site Director is responsible for supporting the Youth Programs Site Director in the daily operation of Meadowood Elementary after school and summer programs. The Meadowood Site Director will provide a safe, enriching, and fun environment in which participants will develop new skills, learn positive social skills, develop a healthy respect for others, and have fun.

Specific Duties

• Youth Program Director/Enrichment Specialist
• Help the Youth Programs Director build enrichment programs for MNC
• Help the Youth Programs Director build supportive recreational activities and opportunities for the community and after school programs
• Build Curricula along with Youth Programs Director

Other Duties

• Supervise and evaluate seasonal program staff. Observe and coach staff and volunteers. Provide ongoing support to program staff, which includes problem-solving staff and participant issues.
• Facilitate open communication with parents of program participants, school community, and staff.
• Establish and ensure a physically and emotionally safe program environment.
• Administer first-aid and/or medication as needed
• Request supplies from the Center Assistant Director.
• Complete reports and ensure protocol is being followed for MSCR lunch and snack programs with Second Harvest, DPI and MMSD Food Service.
• Communicate transportation needs to the Center Assistant Director.
• Collaborate with the Center Assistant Director in determining staff assignments, work schedules, facilitating meetings and staff training.
• Guide and support program staff and Center Assistant Director in processing behaviors with students and creating behavior plans for the program and individual students.
• Maintain necessary records of enrollment and attendance.
• Marketing of After-school activities
• Meet regularly with Center Assistant Director and other Meadowood Neighborhood Center staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Daily Responsibilities

• Facilitate the distribution of snacks in compliance with Second Harvest, MMSD and DPI standards and regulations
• Distribute announcements and flyers as needed
• Stay for late pick-ups and/or no pick-up. In the event of an extended late…