1-To-1 Support Assistant-Rom Summer Club

ROM SUMMER CLUB – 1-to-1 SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Learning & Programs

One of the world’s leading museums of natural history and world cultures, ROM is transforming the way in which it works with the public, connects with the community, and addresses the needs of an ever-changing world. Building on its internationally respected collections, exhibitions and research, ROM seeks to foster a lifelong interest in art, nature, and culture within its audience, providing opportunities to experience and learn in new, participative ways that connect families to their world and to each other.

For 81 years, ROM Summer Club has been one of Toronto's most creative, exciting, and diverse summer day camps. Summer Club offers an exciting array of hands-on, experiential, and engaging groups inspired by the collections and research of our world-class museum.

For more information, visit and click on "Summer Club 2023".

ROM is seeking several responsible individuals to fill this role. The ROM Assistant will work 1-on-1 with campers with disabilities or those who require additional support to ensure an inclusive camp experience. 1-on-1 staff may support campers with disabilities including neurodiverse campers and campers with physical disabilities (ie. ADHD, ASD, learning differences and disabilities, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model positive behaviour
• Other duties as assigned
• Act in a friendly and courteous manner to caregivers and children at all times
• Assist instructor to ensure integration with the group by adapting games, activities, movement through the Museum, and field trips
• Supervise camper during breaks and lunch
• Update caregivers on relevant information regarding the child’s camp experience
• Ensure inclusion within camp group
• Read and understand the profile of the assigned camper and conduct a pre-camp phone call with caregivers
• Use adaptive equipment in a safe and responsible manner, as necessary
• Prepare support materials prior to each day to aid in camper integration
• Ensure camper’s routines of daily care, health support (possible medication)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The following additional qualifications are strong assets:
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities (ie. those with physical disabilities, neurodivergence, and any other disabilities)
• Secondary education in a Museum-related field (Art, Archaeology, Life Sciences, Earth Science, History)
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Successful candidates must be 16 years of age by the start of the contract
• Coaching/lifeguard certification
• Assistants require at least one (1) year experience working with children in an educational/camp environment and are able to work cooperatively with other team members

A cover letter should accompany each résumé indicating your work availability and the ability to attend several mandatory orientations planned for May 28. Finally, each applicant must be prepared to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening specific to individuals who work with children or vulnerable persons.

STARTING DATE: May 28 to September 1, 2023

SALARY: $16.00 per hour

Priority will be given to qualified internal and returning applicants.

ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

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