Assistant Director – Program Operations

Camp Kandalore; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Training opportunities

Collaborative community

Job summary

Camp Kandalore in Ontario is seeking an Assistant Director – Program Operations to lead year-round and summer camp programs. You will manage program preparation, budgets, risk management, staff recruitment, and training, while ensuring high-quality camper experiences.

During the off-season, you prepare program areas for summer, coordinate staff qualifications, and support marketing and alumni initiatives. In summer, you oversee program leaders and ensure safe, engaging activities for campers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading camp or outdoor education programs with seasonal staff.
• Ability to supervise seasonal staff and handle hiring, training, coaching, and performance.
• Strong program planning with safe, age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee summer program prep, budgets, equipment, and activity resources.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, and supervision of seasonal program leaders.
• Develop risk management plans and ensure safety procedures across activities.
• Coordinate off-season prep and summer operations at Camp Kandalore.

Skills

Camp leadership

Staff supervision

Program planning

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

CampBrain experience

Office-based work

Education

NL, SFA, and Ropes Level 1 certifications

Tools

CampBrain

Job description

Type of Position:

Full Time – Permanent

StartDate:

September, 2026

Job Locations:

181 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, ON with limited Hybrid Options (September– June)

Camp Kandalore, Algonquin Highlands, ON (mid-June –September)

Reports To:

Summer Camp Director

Direct Reports:

Program Director (Seasonal), SpecialPrograms Director (Seasonal), Program Managers (Seasonal)

AboutKandalore

Founded in 1947, Kandalore has long been regarded as one of the leading traditional summer camps in Canada providing the best of both canoetripping and in-camp activities. The Camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the campculture. The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try newactivities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members.Kandalore operates as a summer camp in the summer months and an OutdoorEducation Centre hosting school groups from September to June.

Camp Kandalore helps kids to know and be themselves. Webelieve in authenticity of character; that challenging our campers developsresilience and independence; that the outdoors is an ideal environment wherekids can learn and have fun; that an accepting environment promotes belongingand connection; and that our facilitators and staff inspire our campers. Mostimportantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads to highlytransformative experiences for young people.

JobSummary

Reporting to the Summer Camp Director, the AssistantDirector – Program Operations provides year-round leadership for Kandalore’s summercamp program. The role is responsible for program preparation, curriculum andequipment, risk management, staff recruitment and training, program budgets,special programs, and the supervision and support of key summer programleaders.

During the off-season, the Assistant Director – ProgramOperations prepares Kandalore’s program areas for the upcoming summer,coordinates staff qualifications and training, supports tripping preparation,and contributes to marketing, alumni engagement, and other seasonalinitiatives. During the summer, the role provides direct oversight of programleaders and activity areas, supports safe and effective program delivery, andhelps ensure that campers and staff experience a well-prepared, high-quality program.

KeyResponsibilities

• Oversee summer program preparation, including equipmentpurchasing recommendations, supplier relationships, inventories, programbudgets, and activity resources.
• Develop and maintain program-area risk management plansand ensure ongoing risk assessments are completed across activities.
• Review, develop, and update activity lesson plans,curriculum, and program initiatives.
• Support the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, placement,and management of seasonal staff
• Organize summer staff certification and qualificationrequirements, including training courses, reimbursement processes, andqualification records.
• Plan and facilitate Senior Staff Training Week and StaffTraining Week in collaboration with other Directors.
• Work with program leaders to ensure activity programming,equipment, supplies, records, and camper progression materials are prepared andmaintained throughout the summer.
• Support program safety by monitoring activity areas and helping organize andoversee emergency procedures.
• Support the development and delivery of special events andseasonal programs, including Winter Family Camp.
• Contribute to post-summer review and follow-up, includingcamper and parent survey debriefs and program-related camper issues.
• Support marketing and community engagement initiatives,including camp promotion, information events, reunions, and alumni engagement.
• Manage the summer arrival and departure process in Torontoand participate in Director and Senior Staff meetings.

WhatYou Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading camp, recreation, outdooreducation, or youth programming with certifications: NL, SFA, and Ropes Level 1 an asset.
• Experience supervising seasonal staff and supportinghiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong program planning and curriculum-development skills,with a focus on safe, engaging, and age-appropriate programming.
• Experience with risk management, emergency procedures, andoperational safety in an active program environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to managebudgets, purchasing, inventories, schedules, and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with theability to work effectively with staff, suppliers, families, andcross-functional teams.
• Comfort working with camp management databases andmaintaining accurate staff and camper program records; CampBrain experience isan asset.
• Ability to work from Kandalore’s Toronto office during theoff-season and live/work at Camp Kandalore during the summer season.

WhatWe Offer

• Competitive compensation package that includes a groupbenefits plan
• Training opportunities
• A collaborative, engaging and fun community

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

DoYou Need an Accommodation?

Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive,equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected,and supported. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilitiesthroughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity,please advise the Hiring Manager if you require accommodation.