Assistant Director, Global Summer Boarding Programs

CAIS; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

RRSP with matching program

On-campus facilities access

Job summary

Appleby College in Oakville, ON is seeking an Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs to lead Summer ESL, Summer Enrichment Camp and Canadian Experience Camp (CEC). You will design experiential learning, arrange activities and excursions, and ensure safe, high-quality operations for international students.

The role requires recruiting and mentoring seasonal staff, developing safety and crisis protocols, coordinating logistics, and managing budgets to optimize revenue.

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with students and teachers.
• Work experience in youth programs, camps or boarding programs.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, with on-site presence for all summer and March break program sessions.
• A second language is considered an asset.
• Experience planning activities, events, or excursions for young people is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all aspects of Summer ESL, Summer Enrichment Camp, and CEC, ensuring safe, high-quality day-to-day operations.
• Design engaging activities and a comprehensive experiential learning program that attracts international applicants.
• Develop activity and excursion schedules, including custom programs for visiting groups, in collaboration with the International Recruitment and Business Development Specialist.
• Plan and manage logistics for on-site and off-site activities, excursions, transportation, airport transfers, and arrival and departure days.
• Manage, coach, and mentor the Coordinator, Camps & Academies.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and manage the performance of seasonal staff, including program directors and boarding supervisory staff.
• Partner with the Assistant Director, Academics, Ancillary Programs, to develop and document safety, risk, and crisis management protocols, and train boarding staff accordingly.
• Serve as the primary authority on non-academic student conduct, leading disciplinary conversations and follow-up communication with families.
• Act as a key resource for students and parents before and during each program session.
• Collaborate with the Ancillary Activities and marketing teams to develop and deliver marketing and communications for all summer boarding programs.
• Help manage program budgets, optimize revenue, and oversee reconciliation for supplies, meal money, and petty cash.
• Represent our programs at Appleby Open Houses, parent nights, and other promotional events.
• Host each session's Farewell Dinner and Dance, celebrating every participant's achievements.
• Take part in the on-call emergency phone rotation during the summer boarding program.
• Assist with Appleby expansion projects

Skills

Leadership & staff management

Event planning

Budget management

Communication

Job description

Appleby College in Oakville, ON is seeking an Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs to lead Summer ESL, Summer Enrichment Camp and Canadian Experience Camp (CEC). You will design experiential learning, arrange activities and excursions, and ensure safe, high-quality operations for international students.

The role requires recruiting and mentoring seasonal staff, developing safety and crisis protocols, coordinating logistics, and managing budgets to optimize revenue.