Camp Ridley 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 Boarding Supervisor will ensure the successful execution of Camp Ridley Boarding, develop leadership opportunities for and capabilities in Boarding Life staff, organize staff scheduling, submit weekly timesheets, and supervise Camp Ridley Boarding Life staff.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Accountable for managing all Camp Ridley Boarding Life staff;

·       Responsible for the on-boarding of all Camp Ridley Boarding Life staff and campers;

·       Responsible for the annotated dissemination and recollection of keys and key cards;

·       Provides guidance and leadership to Assistant Boarding Life Supervisor and Summer Boarding Life Staff to support the Programme;

·       Lead Camp Ridley Boarding Staff Training

·       Responsible for the accurate monitoring of student valuables, documents and money handed in for safe keeping;

·       Distributes stored money and designated food money to campers prior to excursions;

·       Organizes all boarder/staff dorm room assignments;

·       Responsible for creating daily  Boarding Life staff schedules;

·       Monitors staff attendance and performance and mentors them for success;

·       Submits accurate payroll timesheets;

·       Organizes all files for boarder intake registration and exit days and acts as a liason for parents and agents; 

·       Greets families, provide informations and foster positive relationships on intake days;

·       Responsible for boarder medication and works alongside the Health Centre staff to oversee the medical attention of boarder health issues

·       Handles escalated camper behavior issues and works closely with the Asst. Camp Ridley Boarding Life Supervisor and Manager, Business Development, Camp Ridley l to achieve resolution;

·       Files and stores all incident and accident reports and informs Program Leadership of these occurrences;

·       Addresses concerns regarding maintenance and housekeeping and work closely with Aramark and Rentals to coordinate room assignments and cleaning requirements;

·       Attends and supervises excursions;

·       Leads weekly Summer Boarding Life Staff meetings and attends weekly Senior Staff meetings;

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

June 22, 2025 to August 24, 2025, plus an additional week of prework,

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Post-secondary degree in a relevant field;

·       Demonstrated knowledge and experience with international boarding, boarding facilities and boarding students;

·       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 in a supervisory role within a boarding or camp environment;

·       Experience working with international students;

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

·       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 June 23 to 27, 2025

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply through:

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.”