Boarding Staff, Summer Boarding Programs-2025

Appleby College; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive community at a prestigious educational institution this summer! As a Boarding Staff member in the Summer Boarding Programs, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe and engaging environment for participants from diverse backgrounds. Your responsibilities will include supervising daily activities, assisting in planning excursions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives while enjoying a beautiful campus on the shores of Lake Ontario. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a memorable summer experience, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Room and Board Included

Access to Fitness Facilities

Networking Opportunities

Beautiful Campus Environment

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Experience in boarding or recreation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise boarding participants and ensure their safety.
• Plan and facilitate activities and excursions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Emergency Handling

Relationship Building

Versatility in Activities

Education

Post-secondary Education

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Bronze Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Ontario Driver’s License

Job description

Boarding Staff, Summer Boarding Programs

Seasonal: Monday June 23, 2025– Sunday August 24, 2025

Compensation: $850 Weekly

OUR PROGRAM

Appleby College’s Summer Boarding Program welcomes 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 ESL class or day programming, participate in extra-curricular activities, and off-campus excursions. For more information regarding the program, please visit: Boarding Programs

Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in education. Working at Appleby means that you value integrity and are committed to learning and professional development. Our exceptional team is the reason we provide an outstanding educational experience to our participants. Appleby’s foundation for success is attracting and retaining employees who thrive in our dynamic culture that recognizes individual strengths and talents.

THE ROLE

Residing on campus at Appleby College, the Boarding Staff, Summer Boarding Programs are responsible for the supervision, well-being and safety of all participants living in boarding. Reporting to the Program Director, Summer Boarding, this position will support the Appleby Summer Program’s mission to create an exceptional on-campus living experience.

WHAT MAKES THIS JOB AWESOME

• Supervise the boarding house to ensure the safety of each participant and actively participate in all aspects of the participants' day including activities, mealtimes, games, study hall, off-campus excursions, etc.
• Provide support to the Program Director with the planning of activities and excursions.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and protocols through filling out incident reports and reporting all medical or behavioral incidents to the Program Director, Summer Boarding.
• Facilitate meaningful recreation activities during evenings and weekends for boarding participants.
• Establish good communication with boarding participants by being visible, approachable, and available to answer questions, advise participants on personal and academic matters, mediate disputes, maintain community standards and deal with issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, Summer Boarding and the Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs to establish open lines of communication and a positive culture in the residence.
• Follow all summer program policies and procedures including Appleby’s Mutual Respect policy.
• Work with Summer Camp staff to ensure that all CEC participants are fully engaged in each camp activity, arrive to camps on time and prepared.
• Work with Enrichment and ESL Instructors to ensure that all boarding participants are on time and prepared for class.
• Facilitate and/or drive participants to various outings during the weekdays and excursions during the weekends using the Appleby vehicles.
• Assist in airport arrivals and departures of participants, including carrying luggage, when applicable.
• Capture photos and videos of participants when members of the Communication Team are unavailable.

YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

• Are enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Have previous work experience in boarding, recreation, or camps (an asset).
• Can communicate in a second or multiple languages (a strong asset).
• Have experience building relationships with peers, participants, parents, and staff.
• Are versatile and dynamic in running group activities.
• Can handle emergencies calmly and effectively.
• Are reliable, team-oriented, professional, and creative.
• Have training in student safety and mental health (a strong asset).
• Hold a Bronze Cross and/or NLS lifeguarding certification (an asset).
• Are willing to travel with participants as required.
• Can work evening and weekend shifts.
• Are able to reside on campus for the duration of employment.
• Have a valid Ontario Driver’s License to transport students using Appleby College vans (an asset).
• 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.
• Room and Board Included.
• 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
  • June 26-Aug 24, 2025 Weekly Evenings and Weekends 5 Days Per Week

HOW TO APPLY

If you or someone you know wants to learn and grow this summer, please apply online by February 17, 2025. Your application matters to us, and we will review it carefully. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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 ACCOMMODATION?

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.