Program Director, Science and Success, Appleby Summer Day Camps

Seasonal, Summer Camp Programs

Part-time preparation:
December 2026–June 2027

Full-time contract:
June 28–August 27, 2027

Compensation: $26.65–$33.35 per hour

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER JOB?

Come Join Us! Camps at Appleby College provideseasonal opportunities to develop and advance skills and promote interactiveskills among participants. Appleby provides excellence within each camp through the use of superb facilities and instruction. In all our programs, we emphasizeindividual development, participation, co-operation, and fun! Appleby’s scenic
60-acre campus offers outstanding academic, art and athletics for all its Camps.

Campers at Appleby experience an exciting weekof discovery, friendship, sports, and fun! Appleby College offers Discovery Camps, Arts & Media Camps, Science & Success Camps and Sports &Adventure Camps. For a listing of all camp programs offered, please visit:
Appleby College's Summer Camps.

The Science & Success Program Director is responsible for managing, operating and overseeing the Appleby Summer Camp Program area & the assigned camp staff. Reporting to the Camp Director,this position involves extensive planning, program development &enhancement, facilitating cross-camp activities/themes, camper and parent careand engagement, staff training and risk management.

• Organize, plan, and coordinate all aspects of program area that canbe done prior to summer including purchasing supplies, recruiting guest speakers, and sub-committee work.
• Work closely with the Camp Director to build & enhance the programs.
• Attend monthly Senior Staff meetings prior to the summer.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and protocols.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development based on communityresearch, competitor review, and analysis of previous years.
• Plan and coordinate themes within category and across camps withother Program Directors.
• Assist Camp Director in recruitment, hiring, and orientation ofstaff.
• Develop and deliver training modules that support the professional development of camp staff and volunteers.
• Plan cross-camp and cross-category activities, tournaments, andshows.

• Nurture a positive camp culture by leading, motivating, and developing strong teams.
• Create activities that are welcoming for participants of allpersonalities and abilities.
• Ensure all training modules include an element of follow-up,discussion, and analysis.
• Manage facilities, equipment, and programs in accordance with Appleby College standards.
• Prepare and deliver staff performance evaluations.
• Act as first aid and behavior management response presence for program area.
• Manage safe drop-off and pick-up for all campers in program area.
• Act as a parent/guardian liaison to build relationships with families.
• Supervise camper lunches and contribute to new activities and showsduring lunch hours.

• Gather suggestions and ideas for the following summer.
• Debrief after summer is completed.
• Create Lessons Learned/Best Practices documentation.

• Science, engineering or computer science-related degree preferred.
• Relevant science experience developing and supervisingjunior/senior camps.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of robotics (NXT, LEGO ROBOLAB), video game design(Game Maker, Scratch), and technology integration preferred.
• Directly supervise Camp staff working in Science & Success.

• Monthly meetings and planning assignments: approximately 8 hoursper month, beginning December 2026 until the full-time contract begins. Timesdetermined by group consensus.
• Friday, June 4, 2027:
  Evening
• Saturday, June 5,…