Description
Summer Learning Wellbeing and Engagement Coordinator
We are seeking Summer Learning Wellbeing and Engagement Coordinator to assist educators s in delivering the Face-to-Face Summer Explorer’s Grade 7-12 Camps in the following regions for a two-week contract between July 28th and August 1st, 2025:
- Manitouwadge
- Marathon
- Schreiber/Terrace Bay
- Nipigon/Red Rock/Dorion
- Geraldton/Longlac
Program Overview
Facilitators will work as part of a collaborative team to provide support during immersive sessions that combine mental health education and land-based learning. This program helps students develop resilience, build positive peer relationships, and connect with nature.
Key Responsibilities
Program Support
- Assist teachers and mental health facilitators in delivering program activities.
- Help guide small groups of students through discussions, hands-on activities, and outdoor experiences such as nature walks and team-building exercises.
- Support student engagement and participation during both outdoor and mental health-focused learning sessions.
- Provide additional supervision and support during program activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Mental Health Support
- Provide learning opportunities on topics like stress management, self-care, and reducing mental health stigma.
- Offer informal check-ins and active listening to address youth concerns.
- Recognize and respond to mental health challenges, referring students to additional support when needed.
Student Support
- Offer informal check-ins and support to help students express concerns and build coping strategies.
- Reinforce positive behavior, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Monitor and respond to student needs, seeking additional support from educators or facilitators as required.
Organization & Safety
- Assist with the preparation and organization of program materials and activities.
- Ensure all outdoor activities follow safety protocols and guidelines, including OPHEA standards.
- Maintain a focus on student safety and well-being, reporting any concerns to program staff.
- Support emergency response procedures, including first aid and CPR, if trained.
Key Qualifications
- Experience working with children and youth in educational, recreational, or support roles (e.g., Child Social Worker, Youth Worker, or Community Support Worker).
- Knowledge of youth mental health, emotional well-being, or outdoor learning is an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide physical support for outdoor activities, including frequent walking and standing.
- Current vulnerable sector screening (criminal background check).
Ready to Make a Difference This Summer?
Join our team and help create meaningful experiences for youth through a blend of mental health support and immersive outdoor education.
Application Process
Applicants should submit:
- A resume outlining qualifications and experience.
- The names of three (3) professional references, one of which must be a current or most recent immediate supervisor, including telephone numbers.
- A written authorization permitting the Board to contact these references.
- Applications must indicate the region of interest.
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For further information or clarification please contact:
Tara Balog, Assistant Superintendent of Education
tbalog@sgdsb.on.ca
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Superior-Greenstone District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We provide reasonable accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with the Disabilities Act. Please contact People and Culture at dnault@sgdsb.on.ca so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Following the interview process all applications will be destroyed.
