Middle School Camp Adventure Lifeguard & Camp ...

Middle School Camp Adventure Lifeguard & Camp Counselor - 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 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: Camp Adventure focuses on developing leadership skills and providing a fun atmosphere for Middle School Aged youth to experience the outdoors. Each week is designed around an outdoor theme consisting of daily activities and field trips including canoeing/kayaking, hiking, log rolling, swimming, rock climbing, and challenge courses. Throughout the summer we offer four overnights for campers at local Wisconsin State Parks. Job Description & Duties: Spend your summer outside with Camp Adventure! The Camp Adventure Lifeguard & Camp Counselor Staff are responsible for lifeguarding during field trips and participating in normal Program Leader job duties while not lifeguarding. Program Leaders supervise, plan, and lead a variety of active, outdoor adventure and experiential activities for middle school youth in a recreational camp setting. Throughout the summer develop your own facilitation and outdoor skills, create relationships with youth, be part of a great staff team and participate in a huge range of outdoor field trips. As a lifeguard, you are responsible for: • Ensuring patron safety during aquatic programs. • Actively scanning and surveying the swim area to prevent accidents. • Responding to emergencies and administering first aid as needed. Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills. Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us! Start Date: 6/12/26 End Date: 8/14/26 Work Location: The first four weeks will be located at Westmorland Park (4114 Tokay Blvd, Madison, WI 53711) and the last four weeks will be located at Demetral Park (601 N 6th St, Madison, WI 53704). The camp travels on field trips to different locations around the city and the surrounding area. There are overnights at a local state park on 7/9-7/10, 7/16-7/17, 7/30-7/31 and 8/13-8/14. Hours/week: 40 hours per week plus overtime during overnight weeks. Work hours: 8:45am-4:15pm plus additional hours during overnights. Payrate: 16.00 - 23.00 /hour Minimum Qualifications: • Current or previous lifeguarding certification. (Opportunities for recertification but must have held a previous lifeguard certification.) • Current or previous CPR, and First Aid certifications. • Previous experience working with middle school aged children. • Knowledge in outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, small watercraft (canoeing and kayaking), outdoor education, and Leave No Trace ethics and/or a willingness to learn and participate. • Ability to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations. • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with the staff team. • Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive. • Be outdoors for up to nine hours a day in a variety of weather. • Ability to generate excitement, concern, and respect for the outdoors in multiple settings with youth. • Ability to actively participate in all aspects of the summer camp program. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience lifeguarding in non-pool settings such as beaches and camp waterfronts. • Training and experience in facilitating outdoor activities for youth • Previous resident/day camp staff experience. • Experience creating and participating in camp culture and community. • Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive. Other Information: • Applicants must be available to attend training June 12 (Friday) and June 15-18 (Monday-Thursday). • Staff 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 at .

Created: 2026-03-04