Outdoor Programs Instructor

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) isMadison's public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety ofathletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes forall ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimminginstruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summercamps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leaguesincluding pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoorpursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteeringand challenge courses. As a department of the Madison MetropolitanSchool District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichmentactivities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madisonelementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center andMeadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include:arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing,soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more ProgramDescription: MSCR Outdoor Programs offer dynamic and engagingexperiential and environmental education opportunities for students,community members and corporate clients. Our mission is to empower andfacilitate individual and group transformation through experientiallearning by providing positive outdoor experiences. We do this throughactivities including paddling, environmental education, andteambuilding. Paid professional development and training are provided tohelp build your skills, scheduling is flexible, and you get to join agreat group of Outdoor Programs instructors. Job Description & Duties:Outdoor Programs Instructors are trained to facilitate a variety ofoutdoor activities including environmental education, orienteering,canoeing, kayaking, and high and low challenge courses. Instructorsfacilitate the activities, help develop and design programs, andmaintain safe operating procedures. Instructors are trained tofacilitate in all program areas but may choose to work in or prioritizea specific area. Start Date: 3/23/2026 Program Dates: Training begins inMarch, season runs through November 2026 Training dates listed below:3/23, 1-4pm Season Kickoff Meeting 3/24, 1-4pm Facilitation Principles3/25, 9-5pm Low Course at Kennedy 3/26, 9-5pm Low Course at SchoolForest / High Course at School Forest 3/27, 9-5pm High CourseFacilitation at School Forest 3/30, 9-5pm Field Studies at School Forest3/31, 8:30-4:30pm Field Studies Program/Training at School Forest 4/6,10-12pm Inclusionary Practices Training 4/7, 9-5pm High CourseFacilitation at Kennedy 4/23, 12-5pm Mobile Programs / Canoe Training4/24, 9-5pm Environmental Education / Kayak Training at Cherokee MarshWork Location: Primary programming sites including Madison SchoolForest, 1577 Fritz Rd. Verona, Kennedy Challenge Course, 5025 SudburyWay Madison, and various parks and water-based sites around Madison. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:Willingness to work outdoors for up to 8 hours Function as a team memberworking collaboratively to support program operations Reliabletransportation to program site location(s) Enthusiasm for facilitatingand learning in the outdoors with all ages Commitment to the mission andvision of MSCR and the goals of MSCR Outdoor Programs PreferredQualifications: Certified or able to obtain certification in CPR/AEDKnowledge of regional flora/fauna including forest, prairie, oak savannaand wetland ecosystems. Previous experience teaching environmentaleducation concepts Logged Challenge Course facilitator hours that attestto technical and facilitation skill and/or Association for ChallengeCourse Technology (ACCT) FI-FII certifications. Logged hours to attestto paddling facilitation skills and/or American Canoe Association (ACA)Canoe and/or Kayak Level 1 certifications Secondary language skills inSpanish nd/or Hmong highly desired APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Apply Online:PLEASE NOTE MSCR has a new, online Employment Applicationsystem. To apply for any current MSCR job posting, you must use thissystem-no paper applications will be accepted. MSCR only acceptsapplications for current job postings. Follow these instructions to lookfor and apply for an MSCR position: 1) Go to Job Opening Listings andview the current open positions. 2) To begin the application processclick the Apply For A Job button to begin. 3) Note You will be taken toour online application system that we share with Madison MetropolitanSchool District. You will have to create an Account and then you canlook at and apply for any posted MSCR jobs. 4) If you have questions onhow to use this new system, please call (608) 204-3000.

Created: 2026-01-26