Inclusion Facilitator - Oakville, Canada - Appleby College

Appleby College

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Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Seasonal, Summer Camp Programs

Full-time hours between June 2- Sept. 1, 2023

_Inclusion Facilitator,__ _
_Summer Camps_
Camps at Appleby College provide coeducational opportunities to develop and advance skills, and to promote interactive skills among participants. Appleby provides excellence within each camp 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 athletics for all its Camps.

Campers at Appleby experience an exciting week of 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 summer programs offered, please visit
Appleby College Summer Camp Programs

As the Inclusion Facilitator, you will be responsible for providing support to the Head Instructor, as well as Instructors, Level I & II, within a specific camp program.

The Inclusion Facilitator will provide inclusion support to campers with special needs.

The Inclusion Facilitator works as part of a team to ensure a safe, productive and enjoyable experience for all campers.

Specific Accountabilities:

Provide support to the Instructors, helping to ensure that camp activities are inclusive to all participants
Supervise assigned camper(s), learning their name(s) on the first day, and knowing their whereabouts at all times
Foster a sense of community within assigned camper group where individuals care for/are mindful of one another
Provide 1to1, or 1to2 inclusion support to campers with special needs
Create programming to integrate campers with special needs into camp activities
Communicate regularly with parents of assigned camper providing regular feedback about camper's experience at camp
Correct and redirect inappropriate camper behaviours
Participate in all camp programs where appropriate, based on needs of assigned camper(s)
Follow all Appleby College Summer Camp procedures and policies, including Appleby's Mutual Respect policy
Participate in all required training related to Health & Safety
Act as inclusion resource to all camp staff

Knowledge and Skills:

Applicants for this position should have completed a minimum of Secondary School; and be at least 18 years old prior to the start of the camp program
Experience working with children with special needs, children with behavioral exceptionalities
Experience providing programming or care to persons with disabilities
Experience working/volunteering with children in a camp setting
Education background in Special Education, Personal Support worker (PSW), Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Therapeutic Recreation considered an asset
Any additional training in mental health first aid, crisis intervention, PSW, DSW an asset
Excellent time management, organization & communication skills
Teamoriented, motivational and creative
Energetic and enthusiastic
Bronze Cross and/or NLS certification in lifeguarding is an asset

Workplace Requirements:

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening is required
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR
C (certified on, or after Sept is required
Governmentissued proof of full immunization against COVID19 is required

Appleby College Camps and Academies provide the highest quality of instruction to campers in a fast paced and challenging work environment.

Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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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 a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together._
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Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation._