Assistant Program Director, Summer Boarding Programs 2026

Compensation: $900 Weekly

Appleby College's Summer Boarding Program welcomes
participants from around the world with diverse languages and backgrounds.
Participants attend Appleby College to enhance their English language skills
and experience Canada.

The Summer Boarding Program mirrors the Appleby College
student experience, giving participants a true sense of life as an Appleby
student. Participants live in boarding, attend ESL classes, summer enrichment
camp courses,  or day programming, and
take part in extracurricular activities and off-campus excursions. For more
information, please visit:

The Assistant Program Director, Summer
Boarding Programs, is responsible for supporting the daily operations of Appleby College's Summer Boarding
Programs. Reporting to
the Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs, this position assists with
activity preparation, general program support, and safe delivery of all
residential and recreational components of the program. The Program Assistant
works collaboratively with all Boarding Staff and leadership staff to promote
teamwork, collaboration, and active participation while ensuring a safe and
inclusive environment for all international participants.

Program
Planning and Development

• Assist the Program Director, Summer
  Boarding Programs in enhancing program quality through program planning
• Assist with creating activity
  resources to follow program themes, weekly schedules, and evening activities
  set by the Program Director & Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding
  Programs
• Ensure compliance with health,
  safety, and risk management procedures in all program operations.
• Support in
  creating and facilitating pre-season and ongoing staff training sessions
  focused on program facilitation, participant well-being, and staff engagement

Leadership and Supervision

• In the absence of the Program
  Director, serve as the on-site lead during program operations, acting as the
  primary point of contact and responding to all incidents in accordance with
  Appleby College policies and procedures
• Support Boarding staff in delivering
  a variety of program plans and supporting with 
  facilitation techniques for participants.
• Promote a positive, encouraging, and
  respectful environment that reflects Appleby's values of cooperation and mutual
  respect.
• Communicate effectively with the
  Program Director and Boarding staff regarding participant needs or behavioural
  concerns.
• Help maintain program documentation
  and assist with attendance and activity records as directed.\
• Participate in all required
  pre-summer training, daily meetings, and post-season evaluations

Program Delivery and Participant Experience

• Supervise participants during
  activities, mealtimes, excursions, and on-campus events to ensure safety and
  engagement.
• Assist with the setup, organization,
  and cleanup of daily Summer Boarding activities.
• Monitor participation and provide
  encouragement to foster confidence and team spirit.
• Assist with the organization and
  distribution of program equipment, ensuring supplies are in good condition.
• Follow all Appleby College policies,
  including Appleby's Mutual Respect Policy and health and safety procedures.

• Have leadership experience in an overnight camp or
  residential/recreational setting.
• Possess strong skills and experience working with children and youth ages
  10–17.
• Have experience teaching or leading a staff team in a camp or educational
  environment.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Are confident and comfortable leading games, group activities, and
  community-building events.

• Room and board provided for the duration of the contract.
• Competitive compensation within the camp industry.
• Complimentary access to all excursions
  and special events throughout the summer.
• Employee discounts on Summer Camps for immediate dependents.
• A welcoming, inclusive work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities after work, including spin,
  yoga, and HIIT studios.
• Professional networking opportunities within the Appleby community.
• A beautiful work environment on the shore of Lake Ontario with world-class
  facilities.

Pre-Summer Training Days:

• June 2, 9, – 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Move In, Training & Orientation June 22–24, 2026

Program Session Dates & Hours

• June 25 – August 23, 2026
  Weekly evenings and weekends, five days per week 2 consecutive mid-week days
  off per week (Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday)
• Weekday On-Duty Hours (Hours may vary):
  • Morning Duty: 7:30am to 9:30am
  • OFF: 9:30am to 3:00pm
• Afternoon On-Duty Rotation: 3:30 to 11:00pm (Break schedule
  varies)
• Weekend On-Duty hours vary based on weekly excursion
  schedule.

If you or someone you know is looking for an exciting and
rewarding summer experience, please apply online by January 20th, 2026.

Your application matters to us, and we will review it
carefully. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates must
provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and hold valid
Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification.

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
as a 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.

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.

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