Program Director

Crane Lake Discovery Camp; MacTier; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Crane Lake Discovery Camp is seeking a Program Director to provide leadership and coordination across programming, educational services, camper development, staff supervision, and operations at our therapeutic wilderness program for boys aged 10-15 near MacTier, Ontario.

The role collaborates with the Group Work Supervisor to align activities with the camp’s philosophy, oversees assessments and camper portfolios, and ensures safe, supportive experiences, strong team communication, and spiritual

Qualifications

• Mature and dedicated Christian with strong leadership and spiritual grounding.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and program management skills.
• Experience supervising, training, and evaluating staff teams.
• Ability to oversee educational programming and camper development systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and coordination for programming, educational services, camper development, staff supervision, and operations.
• Coordinate educational programming and maintain camper portfolios.
• Supervise Counsellors and Group Work Supervisor; ensure staff development and debriefs.
• Support camp-wide operations including activity planning, transportation, safety procedures, and crisis response.
• Provide spiritual leadership through chapel services and camp-wide initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program management

Educational programming

Communication

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Evening/weekend

Christian leadership

Job description

About Us:

Crane Lake Discovery Camp is a therapeutic wilderness program for boys aged 10-15 years. We are a private school operating on about two hundred acres of land near MacTier, Ontario, following the methodology of therapeutic wilderness camping developed by Campbell Loughmiller. We have a dedicated team of people living and working full-time at camp. They form a supportive, caring community in our remote location, and that support and care overflows to the way we care for the campers.

About This Position:

The Program Director provides overall leadership and coordination for all aspects of Crane Lake Discovery Camp, including programming, educational services, camper development, staff supervision, and operational systems. Working collaboratively with the Group Work Supervisor and camp staff, this role ensures that all camp activities, schedules, and initiatives align with the camp’s philosophy and support the growth and well-being of campers.

The Program Director oversees camper therapeutic, educational, and personal development through goal setting, assessments, evaluations, and individualized support. This includes coordinating educational programming, maintaining camper portfolios, facilitating assessments, and ensuring smooth academic transitions between camp and campers’ home schools.

This role is responsible for the supervision, training, scheduling, and evaluation of Counsellors and the Group Work Supervisor. The Program Director ensures consistent staff development, strong team communication, and effective group leadership through ongoing training, debriefs, performance reviews, and operational oversight.

In addition, the Program Director supports camp-wide operations including activity planning, scheduling, transportation, safety procedures, and crisis response. Spiritual leadership is also provided through chapel services and camp-wide initiatives that build community and foster positive relationships among campers and staff.

Position Details:

• Full-time, paid position
• Two-year term minimum
• Training provided
• Housing providedSome meals provided

Skills & Qualifications:

• Mature and dedicated Christian with strong leadership and spiritual grounding
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and program management skills
• Experience supervising, training, and evaluating staff teams
• Ability to oversee educational programming and camper development systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure or crisis situations
• Compassionate, adaptable, and sensitive to individual needs
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
• Commitment to building strong relationships and fostering a healthy camp community