Job Description

Camp Kawartha is seeking a Summer Camp Director!

Are you passionate about camping and environmental stewardship? Have you had at least 3 years of experience in a senior position at a summer camp (or equivalent)? Are you interested in being part of an award-winning camp, outdoor and environment centre? Would you like to help activate and empower youth to become engaged caring, compassionate advocates for each other and for the Earth? With over 100 years of experience and plans to become a nationally recognized environmental education leadership centre, Camp Kawartha is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Summer Camp Director to join our talented team. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

If you answered yes... then this could be just what you are looking for!

Located on 185 acres of land, nestled in the heart of the Kawartha's, with straw bale buildings, lakefront and 6.3 kilometers of beautiful hiking trials, Camp Kawartha is a magical place to work. As a not-for-profit charity, Camp Kawartha creates a warm and nurturing community that helps children discover the best in themselves, while they learn to appreciate and value the natural world around them.

Scope of the Position:

The Summer Camp Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of Camp Kawartha's Summer Camp program, working under the guidance and strategic direction of the Executive Director.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

To continue Camp Kawartha's award-winning legacy of providing high-quality summer camp experiences that focus on building outdoor skills, fostering teamwork, building self-esteem, connecting to nature, and inspiring environmental stewardship.

a) Administration:

Works under the guidance, direction of the Executive Director. Hires staff within the budgetary framework outlined by the Executive Director. Responsible for managing, adhering to and reporting on, an annual site budget.
b) Program:

Ensures that Summer Camp has a plan for implementing environmental stewardship and nature awareness in all of its programming. Ensures all summer camp operations meet or exceed current OCA standards in all areas and all safety protocols are adhered to. Ensures the smooth operations of all summer camp programs including: overnight camp, day camp, CSD, LIT, senior canoe tripping, challenge and adventure, junior trips and all other programs related to summer camp Ensures the kitchen is properly staffed and provides nutritious, healthy and sufficient food consistent with Camp Kawartha's Food philosophy. Responsible for issuing a comprehensive annual written report. Provides recommendations for the next year's summer camp.
Qualifications

Education

:

University Degree in education, recreation, leadership, or equivalent with a minimum of three years experience in a senior administrative capacity in a similar environment. Teaching certificate preferred.

Experience

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Extensive working knowledge of the policies and processes relative to camping in Ontario. Background and interest in environmental stewardship. Experience with managing camp programming. An understanding of financial management, high level organization, interpersonal and analytical skills, high level communication, negotiation skills; excellent working knowledge of the camping industry. Strong organizational skills. Extensive experience in planning and developing camp curricula, as well as modifying activities when required. Advanced ability to hire, train, and oversee camp employees, as well as ensuring staff and campers' wellbeing. Proficiency in office software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint Excellent interpersonal and communication and customer service skills.

For a complete job description:

https://campkawartha.ca/wp-content/uploads/Summer-Camp-Director-Job-Description.pdf

https://campkawartha.ca/about/employment-opportunities/

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references by September 12th, 2025 to jacob@campkawartha.ca

Please note that this position takes place at Camp Kawartha, 1010 Birchview Road, Douro-Dummer ON, K0L 2H0. The successful candidate must be able to travel to and work from this location (hybrid schedule).

Camp Kawartha is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. The Camp will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs.

Camp Kawartha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of our camp community including differences in race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We welcome candidates representing such diversity.

Thanks to all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bancroft, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a background and interest in environmental stewardship? Do you have an understanding of financial management, high level organization, interpersonal and analytical skills, high level communication, negotiation skills; excellent working knowledge of the camping industry?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

summer camp (or equivalent)? : 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakefield, ON

Application deadline: 2025-09-12