Assistant Director – Program Operations

Type of Position:

Full Time – Permanent

September, 2026

181 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, ON with limited Hybrid Options (September– June)

Camp Kandalore, Algonquin Highlands, ON (mid-June –September)

Summer Camp Director

Program Director (Seasonal), Special Programs Director (Seasonal), Program Managers (Seasonal)

Founded in 1947, Kandalore has long been regarded as one of the leading traditional summer camps in Canada providing the best of both canoetripping and in-camp activities. The Camp prides itself on its warm and supportive 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 members.

Kandalore operates as a summer camp in the summer months and an Outdoor Education 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. Most importantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads to highlytransformative experiences for young people.

Reporting to the Summer Camp Director, the Assistant Director – Program Operations provides year-round leadership for Kandalore’s summercamp program. The role is responsible for program preparation, curriculum and equipment, risk management, staff recruitment and training, program budgets,special programs, and the supervision and support of key summer programleaders.

During the off-season, the Assistant Director – Program Operations prepares Kandalore’s program areas for the upcoming summer,coordinates staff qualifications and training, supports tripping preparation,and 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.

• 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 plans,curriculum, and program initiatives.
• Support the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, placement,and management of seasonal staff
• Organize summer staff certification and qualificationrequirements, including training courses, reimbursement processes, and qualification records.
• Plan and facilitate Senior Staff Training Week and Staff Training Week in collaboration with other Directors.
• Work with program leaders to ensure activity programming,equipment, supplies, records, and camper progression materials are prepared and maintained throughout the summer.
• Support program safety by monitoring activity areas and helping organize and oversee emergency procedures.
• Support the development and delivery of special events and seasonal 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 initiatives,including camp promotion, information events, reunions, and alumni engagement.
• Manage the summer arrival and departure process in Toronto and participate in Director and Senior Staff meetings.

• Demonstrated experience leading camp, recreation, outdooreducation, or youth programming with certifications: NL, SFA, and Ropes Level 1 an asset.
• Experience supervising seasonal staff and supporting hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong program planning and curriculum-development skills,with a focus on safe, engaging, and age-appropriate…