Summer Program Leader

Do you have a passion for people, relationships, inclusion and belonging? Do you want to work towards a community that welcomes and accepts everyone? 

So do we

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) was founded on the values of working with people with disabilities to grow their social relationships and be seen and valued as full contributing citizens in our community. By offering supports and services tailored to your dreams and goals, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region puts you first.

If this sounds exciting to you, come join our dynamic team to help bring these values to life in our community.

The EAFWR Summer Program is a summer experience for people who have disabilities ages 13 and up.  It consists of 5 uniquely themed weeks of day program, followed by 2 weeks of overnight summer retreat in a rural setting. Reporting to the On-Site Summer Program Director, Summer Program Leaders will provide direct support to camp participants (both youth and adult-aged).

• Enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma program in the social science field or relevant experience
• Knowledge of and interest in the Extend-A-Family Summer Program
•  "Camp" experience or experience in other group organizing
• Direct experience working with individuals who have a developmental and/or physical disability
• Direct experience working in a day program or camp setting (virtual programming included)
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, creativity and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member
• Current First Aid/CPR certification

The following questions will guide the work of every Summer Program Leader in the work they do and the support they provide to camp participants.

Threshold Competencies:

• Flexibility – How can I provide what the situation needs?
• Self-Control – How do I demonstrate poise under pressure?
• Self-Development – How do I continually improve my skills and knowledge?
• Service Orientation – How have I given the best service with the best options that I can?
• Valuing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – How am I an authentic ambassador of my organization's values and principles?

Core Competencies: 

• Advocating for Others – How can I get others to support this point of view?
• Collaboration – How do I create harmony and progress within my role?
• Creative Problem Solving/Decision Making – How can I/we think about or do this differently?
• Fostering Independence in Others – How can I help others to embrace this experience as their own?
• Initiative – How do I positively maintain or enhance this situation?
• Interpersonal Relations and Respect – How would I want to be treated?
• Resilience – How am I staying optimistic about our goals?

EAFWR is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. We recognize that people from underrepresented populations and intersecting identities often face increased discrimination or systemic barriers and may choose not to apply for a position if they do not meet/exceed the requirements listed in a posting. The requirements listed are guidelines, and candidates do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification to apply.  Candidates are encouraged to seek accommodations to support their application.

Up to 37.5 hours per week from June 12, 2026, until August 7, 2026

• 8:30am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday (+Thursday Staff Meeting: 4:00-6:30pm)
• $20.48 per hour plus 6% vacation pay

Reporting to the On-Site Summer Program Director, the Summer Program Leaders will:

• Attend staff training
• Assist with the development and planning of the program, incorporating weekly themes and ages/needs of the participants
• Lead and supervise participants while on weekly trips
• Utilize problem-solving skills and conflict management skills when required
• Ensure the supervision and safety of all participants at all times
• Maintain open and honest communication with On-Site Summer Program Director regarding requests, issues and/or needs
• Report all emergencies or concerns directly to On-Site Summer Program Director in a timely fashion
• Complete necessary paperwork according to Extend-A-Family policies and procedures (eg. Unusual incident report, WSIB report, etc.)
• Participate in a performance review process (mid-summer and end of summer)
• Participate in a program evaluation at the end of summer (Strengths of program, recommendations for next year, etc.)
• Fill out ADP timecards, submit mileage and expenses on a bi-weekly basis to On-Site Summer Program Director
• Ensure that all facilities/resources used by the program are respected and well-maintained 
• To represent self in a mature, responsible fashion to parents and public at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Extend-A-Family is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunity of access to employment.

To apply for this position, please follow the application process on ADP Workforce Now by February 24, 2026. A resume is required, but we also recommend including a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, which can be uploaded to your application as an attachment.