Assistant Director – Program Operations

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 ofthe leading traditional summer camps in Canada providing the best of both canoetripping and in-camp activities. The Camp prides itself on its warm andsupportive 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 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 Kandalores summercamp program. The role is responsible for program preparation curriculum andequipment risk management staff recruitment and training program budgetsspecial programs and the supervision and support of key summer programleaders.

During the off-season the Assistant Director ProgramOperations prepares Kandalores program areas for the upcoming summercoordinates staff qualifications and training supports tripping preparationand 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 planscurriculum and program initiatives.

Support the recruitment interviewing hiring placementand 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 programmingequipment 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 initiativesincluding 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 skillswith 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 Kandalores 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

HowTo Apply

Please apply online at: Join Our Team Kandalore. Yourapplication matters to us and will be reviewed carefully. Only candidatesselected for interviews will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

As a condition of employment a clear Criminal Record Checkwith Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

DoYou Need an Accommodation

Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusiveequitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued respectedand supported. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilitiesthroughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunityplease advise the Hiring Manager if you require accommodation.