Location Manager

Laurus Lifestyles; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A summer camp organization in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking a Location Manager to lead operations during the camp season. The ideal candidate will ensure daily operations run smoothly and maintain high parent satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing camp programming, coaching staff, handling financial transactions, and evaluating staff performance. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of camp leadership experience, strong communication skills, and be bilingual. Availability from May to August is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in camp leadership and/or management.
• Strong computer skills with Google Drive and related platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability for the full seasonal contract (May–August).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Attend management training sessions and meetings.
• Support the development of camp programming and scheduling.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the camp.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and staff.
• Manage and coach staff throughout the season.
• Conduct staff evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with the Regional Manager to ensure efficient operations.
• Manage and track all financial transactions for the site.

Skills

Camp leadership experience

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English & French)

Job description

Contract Type

• May & June: part-time hours
• Nine weeks (late June to late August): full-time hours

Seasonal contract from May to the end of August.

About The Position

The Location manager is the primary point of contact for both parents and staff at their assigned location. Their role is to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain a high level of parent satisfaction, and uphold Laurus’ standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

Location managers are present on-site every day during the camp season and are actively involved in planning, organizing, and preparing programming and logistics prior to the start of the summer.

Responsibilities

Off-Season (May-June part-time)

• Attend management training sessions and meetings.
• Support the development of camp programming and scheduling.
• Assist with all pre-camp preparations (supplies, planning, communication with families and staff).

On-Season (Nine weeks full-time)

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the camp.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and staff; communicate promptly and professionally.
• Manage, support, and coach staff throughout the season.
• Conduct staff evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with the Regional Manager to ensure efficient operations.
• Manage and track all financial transactions for the site.
• Work with the sales team to create invoices and follow up on payments.
• Prepare and submit expense reports for the location.
• Report all concerns, incidents, or operational issues to upper management.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and well-organized environment for children and staff.
• Hold weekly meetings with the camp team.
• Oversee inventory management in collaboration with the Inventory Specialist to ensure all required materials and equipment are available for scheduled camp activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum o f 3 years experience in camp leadership and/or management.
• Strong computer skills (Google Drive and related platforms).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability for the full seasonal contract (May–August).
• Bilingual (English & French).
• Valid driver’s license.