Leadership Director

Ontario Camps Association; Kingston; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RKY Camp in Parham, ON is seeking a Leadership Director to plan and lead the Leadership Development Program, supervise LD Trainers, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants during day-to-day operations and multi-day canoe trips.

As a senior staff member, you will support LD Trainer performance, communicate with parents professionally, assist with LD training in spring, and help with camp administration and operations.

Qualifications

• Required: Wilderness Advanced First Aid, National Lifeguard, G-Class Driver’s License, and previous summer camp or equivalent youth experience.
• Preferred: Wilderness First Responder, F-Class Driver’s License, Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card, ORCKA Paddling Instructor, Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare the Leadership Development Program at RKY Camp.
• Supervise and support LD Trainers and ensure safety and wellbeing of all participants.
• Assist LD Trainers in day-to-day participant management and operations.
• Support out-tripper training in spring and facilitate multi-day canoe trips.
• Provide leadership support to camp administration and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

National Lifeguard

G-Class Driver’s License

Wilderness First Responder

F-Class Driver’s License

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Job Posting

Leadership Director

Location: Parham, ON (north of Kingston)

Reports to: Camp Director & Assistant Director, Summer Camp

Pay Rate: starting at $600 per week (+$40 per week for NL) with additional compensation for relevant certifications and experience

Contract Dates: June 20 - September 3, 2027 (plus 4 days of training in the spring)

The Leadership Director is responsible for the planning and preparation of the Leadership Development Program at RKY Camp, and the supervision and support of the LD Trainers. They are responsible for the overall safety and wellbeing of all Leadership Development participants and will provide assistance and support to the LD Trainers in dealing with day-to-day participant situations. The Leadership Director supports and evaluates LD Trainer performance and communicates regularly with parents and guardians in a professional manner. The Leadership Director provides significant support to out-tripper training in the spring, as well as the planning and facilitation of the multi-day canoe trips throughout the leadership program. As a senior staff member, the Leadership Director provides significant support to the day-to-day operations and administration of RKY Camp.

Required : Wilderness Advanced First Aid, National Lifeguard, G-Class Driver’s License, previous summer camp experience or equivalent experience working with youth in an educational/recreational setting.

Preferred : Wilderness First Responder, F-Class Driver’s License, Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card, ORCKA Paddling Instructor, Mental Health First Aid.