Seasonal, Summer Camp Program

Compensation: Starts at $650 weekly

Full-time hours between June 22 – August 28, 2026

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER JOB?

Come join us! Camps at Appleby College provide opportunities to develop and advance skills while promoting interaction and engagement among participants. Appleby delivers excellence in every camp through superb facilities and high-quality instruction. Across all our programs, we emphasize individual growth, participation, cooperation, and fun. Our scenic 60-acre campus offers outstanding academic, arts, and athletic environments for all camp experiences.

Campers at Appleby experience an exciting week of discovery, friendship, sports, and fun! For more information, including a complete listing of all camp programs offered, please visit: https://www.appleby.on.ca/summer-camps

Position Summary

As the Inclusion Facilitator, you will be responsible for providing support to the Head Instructor, as well as Instructors, Level I & II, within a specific camp program.  The Inclusion Facilitator will provide assistance to campers who may need additional support strategies in order to be fully included in the camp program.  The Inclusion Facilitator works as part of a team to ensure a safe, productive, and enjoyable experience for all campers.

WHAT IS AMAZING ABOUT THIS JOB

• Provide support to the Instructors, helping to ensure that camp activities are inclusive to all participants
• Supervise assigned camper(s), learning their name(s) on the first day, and always knowing their whereabouts
• Foster a sense of community within assigned camper group where individuals care for/are mindful of one another
• Provide 1-to-1, or 1-to-2 inclusion support to campers with exceptionalities
• Create programming to integrate campers with exceptionalities into camp activities
• Communicate regularly with parents of assigned camper providing regular feedback about camper’s experience at camp
• Correct and redirect inappropriate camper behaviours
• Participate actively in all camp programs where appropriate, based on needs of assigned camper(s)
• Follow all Appleby College Camp procedures and policies, including Appleby’s Mutual Respect policy
• Participate in all required training related to Health & Safety
• Act as inclusion resource to all camp staff

YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU

• Applicants for this position should have completed a minimum of Secondary School prior to the start of the camp program
• Experience working with children with special needs, children with behavioral exceptionalities
• Experience providing programming or care to persons with disabilities
• Experience working/volunteering with children in a camp setting is preferred
• Education background in Special Education, Personal Support worker (PSW), Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Therapeutic Recreation considered is an asset
• Any additional training in mental health first aid, crisis intervention, PSW, DSW is an asset
• Excellent time management, organization & communication skills
• Team-oriented, motivational, and creative
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Bronze Cross and/or NLS certification in lifeguarding is an asset

WHAT WE WILL OFFER TO MAKE THIS JOB AMAZING

• Competitive compensation for the camping industry

• Daily lunch & coffee/tea, Friday continental breakfast

• Employee discount available for immediate dependents in Summer Camps

• Welcoming, inclusive environment

• After-work access to state of the art facility including spin, yoga and HIIT training studios

• Appleby Camp uniform including staff shirts, name tags and lanyards included

• Complementary Staff socials such as: Canoeing, rock climbing, trivia night, awards dinner

• Opportunity to explore your lesson plans in a fun summer environment

• 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

• Friday May 29, 2026 (Evening)

• Saturday May 30 & Sunday May 31, 2026 (Full Days)

• Saturday June 13, 2026 (Full Day)

• Sunday June 14, 2026 (Full Day)

• Camp Session Dates: June 22 – August 28, 2026

• Monday to Friday 8:15am–4:15pm

• Mandatory Orientation: First day of each week, 7:30am–4:30pm

HOW TO APPLY

If you or someone you know wants to learn and grow this summer, please apply online by Monday January 5, 2026.

Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted mid-January to early February 2026.

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C 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.

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