Program Operations Lead - Summer Camp Excellence

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

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.