Kayden Williamson

• Provide individualized direct-care and support

services to a nonverbal child in a recreation setting.

• Assist with personal-care routines, including toileting, changing, and other daily living activities.

• Support communication and help the child develop and practise functional communication skills.

• Work alongside after-school program staff to

support the child's participation and inclusion in activities.

• Help facilitate positive interactions with peers and encourage participation in age-appropriate programs and activities.

• Provide patient, respectful, and individualized support based on the child's needs and abilities.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to children and youth (ages 4–14) with diverse behavioural, developmental, and social needs in inclusive recreation programs.

• Implement individualized behaviour support

strategies to proactively prevent and de-escalate

challenging behaviours while maintaining a safe

and supportive environment.

• Collaborate with Camp Programmers and Camp

Directors to adapt activities and ensure children

with diverse needs can fully participate in all

aspects of camp programming.

• Partner with Inclusion Leads and Supervisors to

develop inclusive strategies, share participant

updates, and foster a positive, engaging, and

successful camp experience for all participants.

• Lead and deliver recreational programs for children, including dance, skating, drawing and various sports activities.

• Design and create original program plans and activities to keep children engaged and active.

• Supervise small groups of children to ensure safety, participation, and positive behaviour.

• Manage transitions between activities and environments to maintain structure and safety.

• Communicate with assistant instructors to coordinate activities and support participants.

• Sign participants in and out and communicate with parents and guardians about program details.

• Create a fun, inclusive environment that encourages confidence, teamwork, and skill development.

• Coordinate event planning and day-of operations,

working directly with the Founder and program

leads to ensure successful event execution.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of team members and volunteers.

• Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors,

external partners, and community organizations to

support events and programming.

• Assist with sponsor outreach, partnership

development, and securing support for

organizational initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with program leads to

coordinate logistics, responsibilities, timelines, and

event requirements.

• Develop social media content and marketing

strategies to increase awareness, engagement, and

community reach.

• Support the planning and execution of event-day

operations, including staffing, vendors, volunteers,

and program coordination.

• Communicate with internal and external

stakeholders to keep projects organized and moving

forward.

• Facilitate year-round youth programs, leading

engaging weekly activities including Games Night,

Baking Night, and Martial Arts programs while

creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive

environment.

• Collaborate with the Program Lead, Next

Generation to plan, develop, and deliver high-

quality youth programming that promotes

participation, skill development, and community

engagement.

• Coordinate and organize quarterly youth events

with a planning team, contributing to logistics,

scheduling, activity development, and event

execution.

• Assist with brainstorming, program preparation, and

event setup, ensuring activities are well-organized,

engaging, and aligned with program goals.

• Assisted with game day operations by helping

prepare the stadium and event areas before kickoff.

• Supported themed game activations and fan

engagement initiatives throughout the season.

• Worked alongside the AODA Accessibility Team to

assist guests with accessibility needs and help ensure

an inclusive stadium experience.

• Assisted with event entry, guided guests throughout

the stadium, and escorted attendees to field-level

seating and other designated areas.

• Provided directions and answered questions to help

create a positive fan experience.

• Assisted staff during weather-related emergencies

by helping communicate procedures and direct

guests to safe locations.

• Lead and assist with daily activities for children, with a focus on kindergarten-aged students.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive

environment for all children.

• Supervise children during walks and transitions, teaching and enforcing pedestrian and road safety.

• Plan and prepare age-appropriate activities and games to support learning and engagement.

• Support children with diverse needs and abilities to ensure inclusive participation.

• Maintain behaviour expectations while building

positive, respectful relationships with students.

• Manage sign-in and sign-out procedures and communicate with families and guardians.

• Led and supervised groups of campers during March Break programming, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.

• Planned and facilitated games, activities, and group programs while adapting activities to different ages, interests, and abilities.

• Supported junior counsellors by providing guidance, helping coordinate activities, and contributing to effective group management.

• Promoted inclusion and positive peer relationships by encouraging teamwork, participation, and respectful communication among campers.

• Monitored camper safety throughout the day and responded appropriately to behavioural concerns, conflicts, and minor incidents.

• Communicated with fellow counsellors and supervisors to coordinate programming, address challenges, and ensure smooth daily operations.

• Demonstrated leadership and responsibility while helping create a positive and memorable March Break camp experience for all campers.

• Facilitated games and activities, using creative

strategies to keep all campers engaged and included.

• Adapted activities to different personalities, interests,

and engagement styles to ensure everyone had fun.

• Supported campers in building friendships and

positive peer relationships.

• Monitored camper safety at all times and responded

to minor injuries or safety concerns.

• Assisted campers with minor behavioural support

needs and helped integrate them into group activities.

• Worked closely with a large team of counsellors to

coordinate activities and maintain a positive camp

environment.

• Communicated with coworkers to adapt

programming and manage group dynamics

effectively.

• Provide guidance and support to children with visual

impairments during various CNIB camps.

• Take a leadership role by ensuring fellow volunteers

are prepared and understand their daily schedules.

• Assist children and youth with visual impairments

develop essential life skills such as cooking and

baking.

• Support students with visual impairments in weekend programs focused on building independence

• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment

tailored to individual needs

• Assist with activities that promote confidence, life skills, and personal development

• Collaborate with staff to ensure a safe and

engaging experience for all participants

• Supported students with developmental disabilities in a classroom setting

• Facilitated interactive games and discussions during lunch breaks

• Promoted socialization, communication skills, and emotional well-being

• Helped create a positive, inclusive environment for all students