Program Manager-Multiple Positions

Location: Live on-site Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands

Contract Dates: June 17th – August 26th, 2025, room & board included

Reports to: Assistant Director – Programs and Leadership Training, Program Director

The Camp
Founded in 1947, Kandalore has a longstanding reputation as one of Canada’s premier overnight summer camps. We offer campers an unmatched in-camp experience, starting from age 6, with an in-camp activity program designed to introduce and build new skills each day.

Our in-camp activity program is an essential part of our identity, and the experience provided at Kandalore. We are proud of the level of expertise and variety of in-camp activities that we offer to campers to support their development.

Please learn more about us at www.kandalore.com/.   

Job Outline 

The successful applicant will work to facilitate impactful experiences for our campers through in-camp activities. This individual will be directly responsible for the safety, enjoyment and learning of all campers and management of teams of counsellors/activity staff. This individual will be enthusiastic, camper-centric, team-oriented and able to cope with a busy camp atmosphere.  

Our Program Managers facilitate skill-based learning and fun at their respective program area and ensure the physical and emotional well-being of campers and staff. Duties include facilitating outdoor educational programming, developing skill-based lessons and calendars, assessing and managing risk, ensuring a culture of safety and inclusivity, managing behavioral issues, and mentoring staff and campers.

This position includes room and board, and a fantastic summer at camp. As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Minimum Qualifications   

• Bronze Cross or higher is mandatory and no exceptions can be made
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• National Lifeguard is mandatory for some program areas
• Other program specific certifications such as CUI levels or WSWO
• Experience working with children

 Responsibilities Include 

• Managing a specialized program area as a whole and the enforcement of all safety policies and procedures – Museum (Arts and Crafts), Waterfront, Sports, Water Ski, Canoe, Swim, High Ropes (Challenge Course).
• Managing a team of staff for each activity within the specified program area
• Providing feedback to all staff, including informal and bi-weekly reviews
• Designing a calendar of lessons for each session of the summer program
• Planning/facilitating appropriate lesson plans for all campers, within the lesson calendar
• Tracking of each camper’s level progression and completing report cards for the end of each session
• Demonstrating strong skills necessary for the program that you are managing; must have the appropriate certifications and trainings that will allow for safe and engaging facilitation
• Establishing and enforcing proper care and handling of all equipment
• Conducting written evaluations for Leadership campers every 2 weeks
• Demonstrating a constant understanding of program needs/inventory
• Ensuring each activity area is kept clean, organized and properly maintained each day
• Facilitating opportunities for further skill development during 5:00pm activity time
• Participating in our patrol and supervision duties during camper down times (rest hour, free time and evenings)
• Supporting other aspects of Kandalore’s in-camp program e.g. Tuck shop facilitation, special programs, leadership programs etc.
• Have an active and positive presence in camp life. Enjoy the Kandalore environment and participate in camp-wide events