Youth Swim Instructor – 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: MSCR offers swim instruction for all ages (infants through adults) following the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim standards. Programs are held at three MMSD pools and Goodman Pool during the summer. Depending on the location, swim instructors may teach any of the following: child + adult classes, preschool lessons, youth lessons (grades K-8) and teen/adult lessons. MSCR follows an inclusive programming model providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities across all classes. Job Description Duties: • Create and implement structured swim lessons for all ages, infants through adults. • Lead classes of 5-8 participants independently. • Work with an assistant instructor in some classes. • Observe and evaluate swimmers based on Red Cross standards. Start Date: June 15, 2026 Work Location: Goodman Pool, East and West High Schools, Lapham Elementary Hours/week: Up to 35 hours per week. Work hours: Daytime, Afternoon and Evening hours available.