Sandburg Elementary Afterschool & Enrichment Assistant Director (School Year)

Sandburg Elementary Afterschool & Enrichment Assistant Director (School Year)

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madisons 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:

Lead! Learn! Inspire! MSCR is looking for experienced reliable and friendly youth workers with supervisory experience to help support and oversee all functions of an Elementary Afterschool site. After school sites serve between 40 and 80 students per day divided into groups by grade level. Each site has 3-4 groups with two Program Leader staff in charge of each classroom. Form meaningful relationships with staff students and families while leading coaching and supporting the team. Paid professional development and staff training are provided. Opportunities to continue employment into summer. Come join us!

Job Description & Duties:

Assistant Directors (ADs) are responsible for:
Help oversee day-to-day programming for elementary-aged students during after school
Help train supervise and support program leaders who are in the classrooms with kids
Help communicate with parents school-day staff and the building principal
Help support a safe and inclusive program environment for all
Help problem-solve through conflicts as they arise
Assist with office work program/activity scheduling supply purchasing and site organization
Assist with food service
Assist with leading emergency and safety drills
Supervise and support the site in the Directors absence
Other duties as assigned

Program Dates:
Program Dates: Wednesday September 2 2026 - Thursday June 10 2027 (Monday through Friday see calendar*)

Program Locations & Staff Shift Times
Sandburg (North) - 4114 Donald Dr Madison WI 53704
Mondays: 1:30-6pm and Tuesdays-Fridays: 3-6pm

Hours/week:up to 18.5

Payrate:18.00 - 19.40 /hour

Minimum Qualifications:
Available Monday through Friday for the entirety of each shift
Experience working with youth and in teams
Demonstrated leadership qualities
Professional reliable and stays in touch
Can adapt quickly and remain calm in serious situations
Must be 18 or older

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in a similar role and/or relevant training or education
Classroom experience
Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong
CPR First aid
Bachelors or some college

Other Information:

For more information please contact Erica Pape at

Required Experience:

Director