Job Posting
Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs
Appleby College currently has a challenging opportunity for a:
Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs
Full-time
WELCOME TO APPLEBY
At Appleby, our core focus is to inspire our 800 students in grades 7 to 12 to pursue their individual passions through an internationally recognized and innovative academic, co-curricular, experiential, and boarding life program. Our mission is to educate and enable our students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national, and international communities.
Our impact reaches beyond our academic students to large summer and seasonal programs run on multiple campuses, including our Oakville campus and the newly acquired Camp Kandalore business in Haliburton, Ontario. Through in-camp activities, enrichment, academic, and outdoor education programs, we aim to promote highly transformative experiences for youth.
OUR TEAM
Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in all our programs. Our exceptional staff are a key differentiator, and we seek to attract and retain employees who thrive in our dynamic, innovative, and fast-paced culture.
THE ROLE
- Develop program activities, including comprehensive and market-competitive experiential learning programs for summer boarding students
- Develop schedules for all boarding programs in collaboration with Manager, Business Development and create custom schedules for groups
- Ensure the daily functioning of boarding programs, including effective supervision and emergency response
- Plan and coordinate on-site events and off-site excursions
- Collaborate with Manager, Seasonal Staffing, and HR to recruit, train, and manage seasonal staff
- Ensure safety, well-being, risk and crisis management protocols are established and workers are trained appropriately
- Available on-call 24-7 for boarding life throughout the summer, based on a rotating call schedule, in case of emergencies
- Organize airport pick-ups, drop-offs, and transportation for overseas participants in Appleby and Kandalore programs
- Serves as a key customer resource for ancillary boarding programs queries and for international applications to Kandalore
- Attend events Such as open homes, new parent nights, advice nights, and information fairs to promote Appleby Ancillary and Kandalore programs
- Provide input and support in developing marketing and web-site materials and annual updates of registration systems and processes
- Assist with managing budgets and optimizing income from all summer boarding programs
WHAT YOU BRING
- Experience developing and delivering exceptional boarding programs for youth or working in a leadership capacity at an overnight camp
- Experience and training in building relationships with students and teachers
- Excellent administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills
- A second language is considered an asset
- Valid Ontario driver’s license
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with parents and students
- Proven collaborative skills
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation package that includes a group benefits plan
- Outstanding professional development opportunities include tuition subsidies and faculty travel
- Located on a 60-acre campus on the shores of Lake Ontario
- grants, cultural learning trips and mentoring
- Active engagement in community involvement
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Please Apply Here Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs
If you or someone you know wants to join the Appleby team, please contact us by Monday, November 13, 2023. Your application matters to us, and we will review it carefully. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.
As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
Appleby College website: www.appleby.on.ca
Camp Kandalore website: www.kandalore.com
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