Before & After Care Program Director (Seasonal)

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 throughthe use of superb facilities and instruction. In all our programs, we emphasizeindividual development, participation, co-operation, and fun! Appleby’s scenic60-acre campus offers outstanding academic, art and athletics for all itsCamps.

Campers at Appleby experience an exciting week of discovery, friendship, sports, and fun! Appleby College offers DiscoveryCamps, 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 Before & After Care Program Director isresponsible for managing, operating and overseeing the Appleby Summer CampProgram 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.

WHAT IS AMAZING ABOUT THIS JOB:

Pre-Camp Planning: December2026–June 2027

- Organize, plan, and coordinate all aspects of program area that canbe done prior to summer including purchasing supplies, recruiting guestspeakers, and sub-committee work.
- Work closely with the Camp Director to build & enhance theprograms.
- 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 professionaldevelopment of camp staff and volunteers.
- Plan cross-camp and cross-category activities, tournaments, andshows.

Camp: June–August
- Nurture a positive camp culture by leading, motivating, anddeveloping 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 withAppleby College standards.
- Prepare and deliver staff performance evaluations.
- Act as first aid and behavior management response presence forprogram area.
- Manage safe drop-off and pick-up for all campers in program area.
- Act as a parent/guardian liaison to build relationships withfamilies.
- Supervise camper lunches and contribute to new activities and showsduring lunch hours.

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





Before & After Care Program Director Criteria and Specific Duties

- Post-secondary education in recreation, sport, child & youth,or related field preferred.
- Supervise Before & After Care program staff and createschedules.
- Responsible for program operations (7:30–9:00am and 3:30–6:00pm).
- Plan and implement engaging age-specific activities.
- Communicate daily with parents/guardians in an open and supportivemanner.

Assist in creating weekly schedules

WORK SCHEDULE

Training & Pre-Camp
- 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, 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 RecordCheck with Vulnerable Sector Screening and valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR – Cis required.

We work to embed diversity, equity, andinclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part ofAppleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents avariety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

Do You Need an Accommodation?

Appleby College is committed to fostering aninclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued,respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants withdisabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employmentopportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

📌 Program Director, Before and After Care, Appleby Summer Day Camps 2027 (Oakville)
🏢 Appleby College
📍 Oakville