Evening Program Assistant, Summer Boarding Programs-2025

Evening Program Assistant, Summer Boarding Programs

Seasonal, Monday June 23, 2025 - Thursday August 21, 2025

Compensation: $650 Weekly

Appleby College’s Summer Boarding Programs welcome participants from around the world with diverse languages and backgrounds. Participants attend Appleby College to improve their English language skills and experience Canada. The summer boarding Program is modeled after the Appleby College student experience, with a goal of providing summer participants with a snapshot of what life as an Appleby College student is like. Participants will live in boarding, attend class, participate in extra-curricular activities, and off-campus excursions.

The Evening Program Assistant, Summer Boarding Programs is responsible for the supervision, well-being and safety of students participating in summer Boarding Programs after the most active part of the program day, and before nighttime procedures. Reporting to the Program Director, Summer Boarding Programs, this position will support the Summer Boarding Program’s mission to create an exceptional on-campus living experience.

This position is not an overnight role and is scheduled Monday to Thursday, with 2 Friday shifts during the time of the positions contract.

WHAT MAKES THIS JOB AWESOME
- Actively supervise and lead participants during on-campus activities and scheduled leisure time
- Establish good communication with boarding participants by being visible, approachable, available to answer questions, advise participants on personal and academic matters, mediate disputes, maintain community standards and to deal with issues as they arise
- Facilitate and participate meaningful recreation programming during evening activity periods
- Support with set-up and tear down of all events and activities
- Collaborate with all Boarding Staff, Program Director, Summer Boarding and the Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs to establish open lines of communication and a positive culture in the residence
- Participate in daily check-ins with the Program Director, Summer Boarding prior to start of shift
- Take part in supervising an off-campus excursion to Square One Mall
- Follow all summer program policies and procedures including Appleby’s Mutual Respect policy
- Capture photos and videos of participants when members of the Communication Team are unavailable

YOU WILL BE AGREAT FIT IF YOU:

- Are enrolled in post-secondary education
- Have previous work experience in boarding, recreation, or camps is an asset
- Can communicate in a second or multiple languages is an asset
- Are versatile and dynamic in running group activities
- Can handle emergencies calmly and effectively
- Are reliable, team-oriented, professional, and creative
- Hold a valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Are open to occasional overtime

WHAT WE WILL OFFER TO MAKE THIS JOB AMAZING:

- Competitive compensation for the industry
- Welcoming, inclusive environment
- After-work access to brand state-of-the-art fitness facility including spin, yoga and HIIT training studios
- Opportunity to network within the Appleby community
- Beautiful environment and natural surroundings on our campus with its amazing facilities located on the shore of Lake Ontario

WORK SCHEDULE
- Training & Orientation
- June 23-25, 2025
- Program Session Dates & Hours
- Monday-Thursday 3:00pm to 10:00pm
- Friday July 25th, 2025 - 3:00pm to 10:00pm
- Friday August 1st, 2025 - 3:00pm to 10:00pm

HOW TO APPLY

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

DO YOU NEED AN ACCOMODATION?

Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.