Summer Camp Volunteer - Toronto

Monarch House Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch House Ltd. is seeking a Summer Camp Volunteer to facilitate various activities for children with autism spectrum disorder. This role requires creativity and teamwork to create a positive environment while providing professional communication to caregivers. Join a supportive team committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Supervision hours for aspiring clinicians

Access to mentorship and premium resources

Comprehensive health benefits (if eligible)

Flexible work options

Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days

Exclusive employee discounts

Mileage covered for travel to multiple centers

Qualifications

• Current university students in relevant fields encouraged to apply.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Experience in program coordination or community-based work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily activities for campers.
• Encourage positive behavior and teamwork among participants.
• Maintain a clean and safe camp environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Behavior Management

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Behaviour Analysis, or Psychology

Job description

The Summer Camp Volunteer plays a vital role in planning and leading a variety of engaging camp activities tailored to the needs of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other learning and developmental delays. The Lead Instructor Therapist will create a safe, organized, and positive camp environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and skill development while accommodating behavioral challenges.

Commencement date: July 2 2025

Location: Toronto clinic

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee diverse daily activities, creating an engaging and supportive atmosphere for all campers.

• Aid campers in picking activities, motivating team participation and imaginative thinking.

• Proactively encourage positive behavior and teamwork, addressing behavioral challenges as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe camp activity environment at all times.

• Adapt to changing conditions and routines, providing creative solutions to maintain a positive and engaging environment.

• Complete incident reports in Microsoft Teams within 24 hours as per regional requirements.

• Provide professional, positive, and respectful communication updates regarding behavior to caregivers
  

Qualifications:

• We encourage current university students pursuing careers in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Behaviour Analysis, or Psychology.

• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and legally authorized to work in Canada

• Experience in program coordination, recreationally-centered or community-based work is a plus

What can Monarch House offer you

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning – and support and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation that increases with your skillset
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
• Create a hybrid working setup in any of our locations across Canada (for clinicians only)
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
• Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)

Meet your Monarch House team

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.