Director, Camp Programs

Location: Primarily Milton (on-site during delivery); Hybrid (Fall/Winter/Spring minimum 2 days/week on Appleby Campus)
Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

COME JOIN OUR TEAM:

Appleby College is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director, Camp Programs to lead our new offsite camp operations. If you are passionate about youth programming, building inclusive communities, and thrive in a high-energy, mission-driven environment, this is your opportunity to shape the future of Appleby’s camp offerings while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE:

As the Director, you will bring leadership and operational excellence to our expanding camp programs. Your role will be pivotal in shaping camper experiences, building staff culture, and driving continuous program innovation. You'll cultivate strong community connections while ensuring the highest standards in safety, inclusion, and customer care.

HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED:

• Lead the safe and efficient delivery of Appleby’s offsite summer camp program.
• Directly manage seasonal leadership teams including 3 Program Directors and 1 Administrator.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate a team of 50–70 seasonal staff with support from the HR Manager.
• Set operational strategy, pricing, and customer service standards in collaboration with leadership.
• Coordinate all aspects of program delivery: safety, facilities, incident response, parent communications.
• Promote the program in the local community via school visits, events, and partnerships.
• Drive post-season debriefs and ongoing innovation in camp programming and staff training.
• Represent Appleby on the Risk Management Committee and ensure OCA compliance.
• Ensure all materials, facilities, and schedules meet readiness and operational benchmarks.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Post-secondary education and a background in recreation, education, or a related field.
• Strong leadership experience in camp management and youth engagement.
• Advanced crisis response and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated excellence in team leadership, planning, and customer service.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and camp software (e.g., CampBrain, Access).
• Valid driver’s license; current Advanced First Aid & CPR.

HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT:

• Competitive salary aligned with your leadership experience
• Comprehensive group benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• Generous vacation and flexibility outside active camp delivery
• Professional development opportunities and networking within OCA and beyond
• Access to Appleby College’s beautiful campus, facilities, and staff community

READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY:

Apply today! Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Target start date is October 1st. We aim to involve the successful candidate in the final weeks of our summer season to support onboarding.

The position will remain open until Monday, July 14, 2025, however, we encourage early applications, as interviews will be conducted as applications are received. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

We work to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

DO YOU NEED ACCOMMODATION:

Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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