Program Assistant, Early Discovery, Appleby Summer Day Camps
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Education / Teaching
Seasonal / Summer, Camp Programs & Youth Support, Summer Camp, Child Development/Support
Program Assistant, Early Discovery (Seasonal)
Seasonal, Summer Camp Programs
Part Time:
June
Full-time:
June 28–August 27, 2027
Compensation: $20.00–$28.71per hour
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER JOB?
Come Join Us! Camps at Appleby College provideseasonal opportunities to develop and advance skills, and to promoteinteractive skills among participants. Appleby provides excellence within eachcamp through the use of superb facilities and instruction. In all our programs,we emphasize individual development, participation, co-operation, and fun!
Appleby's scenic 60-acre campus offers outstanding academic, art, and athleticfacilities for all its Camps.
The Program Assistant will support Early Discovery programs for campers aged 4–7, assisting instructors with activities,equipment, and daily routines. Help create an engaging camp experience throughprogram support, camper transitions, and activity preparation.
Appleby College offers Early Discovery Camps,Arts & Media Camps, Science & Success Camps, Sports & Adventure Camps as well as Leadership Camps. For a listing of all camp programs offered, please visit:
Appleby College's Summer Camps.
- Assist the Program Director and Head Instructors for Early Discovery camps by providing support to all programs (ages 4–7 years).
- Assist with inventory count for Discovery camp equipment.
- Float between camps as needed, instructing any Discovery program with limited notice.
- Support Head Instructors in daily activities ensuring camperengagement.
- Assist with cross-camp activities, shows, and tournaments for Discovery campers.
- Ensure compliance with Appleby's camp procedures and protocols.
- Support safe drop-off and pick-up for Discovery campers with anactive presence at these points.
- Assist in ensuring lunches run smoothly and help with clean-up andcamper traffic flow.
- Set up weekly theme decorations and assist in preparing activities.
- Support swim assessments under the direction of the Head Lifeguard.
- Completed second year of post-secondary education with experience instructing children aged 4–7.
- Related work experience in Early Childhood Education, pre-school,or school-age environments.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to host and direct activities in front of large groups.
- Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR – C or higher.
- Knowledge or certification in Bronze Cross or Lifeguarding is anasset.
- Valid driver’s license is an asset.
Training & Pre-Camp
- Friday, June 4, 2027:
Evening - Saturday, June 5, 2027:
Full Day - Sunday, June 6, 2027:
Full Day - Saturday, June 26, 2027:
Full Day
Camp Session Dates &Hours
- Camp Work: as assigned Monday June 28 to Friday August 27, 2027(excluding holidays)
As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR – Cis 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 avariety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.
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