Camp Ridley, Assistant Boarding Life Supervisor

THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 700 students in JK to grade 12 from more than 50 countries worldwide.  The Ridley experience integrates a traditional liberal arts education with individual learning enhanced by the principles of positive psychology, the International Baccalaureate continuum program, a learner-driven culture and campus community, exceptional athletics and dynamic arts programs, and a commitment of service to others.  This unique combination prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. 

Ridley College is located on 90 acres in St. Catharines, Ontario in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century old buildings housing modernized technology.

OUR TEAM

Ridley offers the prospect of being part of a high-performance team in a nourishing workplace community that encourages collaboration, innovation, inclusivity and curious minds, and where grit and perseverance are assets.  Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity, and value being of service in a richly diverse community.  We cultivate the full potential in each of our students by having a caring, committed and world-class team.  Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

The Camp Ridley Assistant Boarding Life Supervisor will support the role of the Camp Ridley Boarding Life Supervisor by attending to any performance concerns with boarding campers and by assisting in all tasks related to the successful operation of Camp Ridley Boarding Program.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Handles all behavior or performance issues with boarding campers;

·       Works closely with the Summer boarding Life Supervisor and Manager, Business Development, Camp Ridley, to achieve resolution and ensure that all boarders adhere to the Ridley College Code of Conduct;

·       Keeps records of all performance issues of campers and contacts parents when needed; 

·       Submits daily log to Senior Staff on all daily occurrences;

·       Assists with the onboarding of all boarders and ensures that camp policies and procedures are understood and adhered to; Boarding Residence Life Supervisor to support the Programme;

·       Ensures that all activity equipment is in good working order, the camp environment is safe from physical hazards and that staff are trained on proper equipment usage;

·       Ensures all boarding check-ins are complete and monitors camper tardiness and attendance;

·       Mediates any conflicts between boarders and facilitates roommate changes when necessary;

·       Handles all off-campus request forms and ensures the safety of the campers throughout this process;

·       Attends and supervises excursions and on-campus activities;

·       Assists the Summer Boarding Life Supervisor with all intake registration days and exit days, to greet families and agents, provide information and foster positive relationships and assists with airport greetings;

·       Supervises dinner in the Great Hall;

·       Organizes boarder birthday celebrations;

·       Assists the Summer Boarding Life Supervisor with camper health issues and ensures that accident reports are completed and given to the Summer Boarding Life Supervisor;

·       Assists with weekly Boarding Life Staff meetings and attends weekly Senior Staff meetings;

Must live on campus. Housing and meals will be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Pursuing a post-secondary degree in a relevant field;

·       Knowledge of positive behavioural interventions and conflict resolution strategies;

·       Knowledge and experience in Human Resource ‘best practices’;

·       Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (training will be provided);

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

·       2-3 years of experience assessing staff performance and writing evaluations;

·       Experience working with international students;

·       Extensive experience working with children especially in a boarding camp environment;                                   

·       Experience employing conflict resolution strategies and behavior management techniques;

·       Excellent organizational and general management skills;

·       Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative;

·       Skilled people leader who can energize and develop individuals by taking a learner-centered approach that builds trust, encourages collaboration and promotes a growth mindset;

·       Ability to enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures;

·       Strong communication interpersonal skills;

·       A sense of humour, self-control and a love for working with children;

·       Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, students, and parents and resolve problems constructively and nimbly;

·       Holds high standards of personal responsibility and professionalism;

·       Mandatory participation in training sessions.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to upload their resumes using the fields on the right side of this page.

Position will be Posted Until Filled

As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used in order to ensure your equal participation.

“We inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe.”