Summer Outdoor Social Guide - Seasonal

Summer Outdoor Social Experience Guide About AAFS

The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary (AAFS) is a vibrant community organization that provides social and recreational programs for individuals with autism or who identify as being on the spectrum. At AAFS, we believe everyone deserves a community of people who accept them unconditionally and the opportunity to experience the world in the way that feels right for them.

AAFS is seeking passionate, dependable, and proactive individuals to join our team as FT Summer Outdoor Social Experience Guides (SEG) under the Canada Summer Jobs Grant. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being active, outdoors, and community-minded, and who is energized by supporting children, youth, and adults on the spectrum through meaningful summer experiences.

As a Summer Outdoor Social Experience Guide, you will primarily support members through outdoor, camping, recreation, and sports-based experiences. You will help create opportunities for participants to connect with others, build confidence, strengthen independence, and enjoy a sense of belonging in community.

We are looking for team members who are self-starters, strong problem-solvers, reliable, critical thinkers, and confident in supporting and managing behaviours with patience, empathy, and professionalism.

As part of your application, you must submit a cover letter highlighting your skills, experience, and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

• Support the planning and facilitation of outdoor, camping, recreation, and sports-based programs
• Provide direct support to participants during activities, helping to create a safe, positive, and inclusive experience
• Model positive social interactions, routines, communication, and community participation
• Foster participant engagement, confidence, and independence through meaningful outdoor and recreational experiences
• Support participants in building social, recreational, and transferable life skills
• Maintain a strong frontline presence by actively working alongside team members while on shift
• Contribute to activity preparation, setup, implementation, and wrap-up
• Assist with activity briefs and team communication when applicable
• Communicate observations, concerns, and successes with program leadership in a timely manner
• Maintain strong rapport with fellow staff, families, caregivers, and community members
• Update member profiles with relevant information as needed
• Support follow‑up actions connected to activities and participant experiences
• Demonstrate strong engagement during internal and external meetings
• Communicate and follow up as required with families, caregivers, or community members
• Complete other related duties as required

• Assist with members and programming as needed
• Support administrative tasks related to program delivery, including activity updates in BTB and/or Wild Apricot
• Proactively make changes and updates to systems as needed
• Contribute to program planning, preparation, and logistical coordination
• Meet with leadership in a timely manner to bring forward concerns and discuss potential solutions
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date participant information
• Support shared team responsibilities, including follow‑up tasks connected to each activity
• Complete other general and miscellaneous duties as required

• Personal or professional experience with neurodiversity; lived experience is highly valued
• Passion for creating inclusive spaces and building authentic community
• Ability to adjust communication style to meet a range of needs
• Confidence in behaviour support, problem‑solving, and responding effectively in the moment
• Reliable, mature, and able to take initiative without constant direction
• Comfortable participating in and supporting outdoor, active, and community‑based programming
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to ongoing learning, reflection, and growth

• Diverse perspectives and lived experiences
• Creative and practical…