Boarding Don

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Boarding and Health Services and the House Director, Boarding Dons provide support to the boarding students and program. Boarding Dons function as a team to ensure that the school’s Mission Statement is upheld.

Boarding Dons provide a supportive, caring environment where our students can grow, develop and thrive both personally and academically. This position will nurture healthy relationships between our students through evening programming and weekend activities. The Boarding Don will provide an environment that promotes emotional growth, personal development and maturation.

The Boarding Don is a responsible member of the boarding team who lives on campus in the residence in a 10-month contract.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Attend breakfast on a rotational schedule to check in students and do a sweep of the residences
- Work on a rotational basis to cover the residences in the evenings, overnight and weekends (including long weekends).
- Provide on call coverage to the residences.
- Live in the residence.
- Meal coverage for breakfast and dinner.
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Maintain a safe and supportive boarding program.
- Act as a “Family Head” for a smaller group of students within the residence.
- Act as a communication liaison for faculty and parents.
- Communicate on a regular basis with parents and custodians.
- Communicate regularly with the boarding team members.
- Support the academic development of students as needed.
- Administer discipline together with the House Director/Assistant House Director.
- Ensure a safe boarding community.
- Liaise with the Health Centre staff to assist with any medical care of students as required.
- Assist with the Pickering College Co-Curricular Program to provide coaching or club leadership.
- Perform other duties as related, required or assigned.

**DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS**:

- University Graduate
- Camp/Residence experience preferred
- Experience working with adolescents preferred
- Mature and responsible with initiative and leadership abilities
- Positive interpersonal skills and competent judgement
- Athletic/sports coaching interest
- Superior time management skills
- First Aid and CPR/AED certification required
- ‘E' Class Driver's Licence (not mandatory)
- A current Police Record Check is a condition of employment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

**Salary**: $30,800.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-08-21