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 afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool 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 afterschool 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 afterschool 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 afterschool 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 pick-up or no pick-up, contact parents, emergency contacts, or Dane County Social Services • Communicate and document any significant events using reports and other forms • Communicate any significant staff or program issues with Youth Programs Director and/or Center Director • Ensure that program participants and staff follow the site’s behavior and participation expectations. • Lead the group by example and set the tone for a welcoming and inclusive program space. Start Date: 11/2/26 Work Location: Meadowood Neighborhood Center, 5740 Raymond Road Hours/week: Up to 18.5 hrs/week during the school year. Hours may occasionally exceed 18.5 hrs/week but must be pre-approved by the program supervisor. Full-time positions available during summer. Work hours: Monday: 1:30pm - 6:15pm, Tuesday - Friday: 3pm - 6:15pm