Job Description

Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: October 2025 (flexible)
Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values -- Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference -- will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.
Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!
The Opportunity:
Branksome Hall Day Camps (BHDC) provides high-quality, comprehensive programs that offer opportunities for fun, friendships, and learning to over 1,400 campers each summer.
Reporting to the Director, Camps & Slingshot, the Assistant Director, Summer Camps plays a vital role in ensuring the experiences in both of these programs are exceptional. This position will assist the Director in the planning, execution, and overall management of our camp operations, always keeping in line with BHDC's mission and values. Responsibilities span everything from staff recruitment and training to managing program logistics and fostering positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff. This role will also contribute significantly to creating a fun and safe environment while supporting various administrative and growth initiatives.
This is a full-year role, with BHDC running from June-August of each year.
Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Collaborate with the camps team to evaluate and enhance curriculum and lead the development of program plans and schedules
Create and manage a framework for effective and proactive parent communication regarding program details and camper progress to cultivate parent relationships, while maintaining a visible presence in daily camp operations
Use key metrics and data analytics to evaluate the program and marketing efforts
Identify growth opportunities and provide input on external partnerships and enhance operations
Serve as the first point of contact for behavior management and incidents, escalating issues to the Director, Camps & Slingshot as needed
Lead impactful marketing strategies and initiatives like recruitment events, website content, social media campaigns, and promotional opportunities, while managing camper recruitment.
Support the Director with talent acquisition efforts, including scheduling, interviewing, onboarding, and training camp staff
Create staff schedules, conduct performance management, and champion staff appreciation and team-building
Track and manage logistical planning to ensure seamless execution of resources like technology, camp supplies, food, and facilities
Serve as a positive role model, consistently demonstrating professionalism and providing mentorship to camp staff, ensuring all staff adhere to policies and procedures, and championing diversity and social inclusion
Support the programming, planning, logistics, and coordination of the Slingshot Innovation Academy as needed
Candidate Profile:
Post-secondary degree, diploma, or training in education, recreation, social work or related field
3-5 years experience in a management or leadership role within a camp or recreational setting, with similar scope and responsibility
Experience in staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management
Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
Experience/skills in various camp program areas (Arts, Sports, STEM, etc.)
Training in behaviour management/emotional regulation/camper support a strong asset
Working knowledge of Campbrain and Google suite an asset
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with campers, parents, staff, and external partners
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff
Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, especially in high-pressure situations
A high degree of adaptability and flexibility to respond to the dynamic nature of camp operations
Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and risk management in a camp setting
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by the camp operations
Why Join Branksome Hall:
Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:
Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;
Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;
Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;
Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.
Target Hiring Range: $64,153.44 - $80,191.80
How to Apply:
Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our Please name any document you are uploading during the application process with your First and Last Name and type of document (eg: resume, cover letter).
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning September 11th, 2025 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.
Please be advised that a closed AI system may be employed in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process.
Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:
Branksome Hall - Human Resources
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1N4
Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: .