Employment Opportunities

Camp Kawartha is seeking a Summer Camp Director!

Are you passionate about camping and environmental stewardship? Have you had at least 3 years of experience in a senior position at a summer camp (or equivalent)? Are you interested in being part of an award-winning camp, outdoor and environment centre? Would you like to help activate and empower youth to become engaged caring, compassionate advocates for each other and for the Earth? With over 100 years of experience and plans to become a nationally recognized environmental education leadership centre, Camp Kawartha is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Summer Camp Director to join our talented team. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.
If you answered yes… then this could be just what you are looking for!

Located on 185 acres of land, nestled in the heart of the Kawartha’s, with straw bale buildings, lakefront and 6.3 kilometers of beautiful hiking trials, Camp Kawartha is a magical place to work. As a not-for-profit charity, Camp Kawartha creates a warm and nurturing community that helps children discover the best in themselves, while they learn to appreciate and value the natural world around them.

Scope of the Position:

The Summer Camp Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of Camp Kawartha’s Summer Camp program, working under the guidance and strategic direction of the Executive Director.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

To continue Camp Kawartha’s award-winning legacy of providing high-quality summer camp experiences that focus on building outdoor skills, fostering teamwork, building self-esteem, connecting to nature, and inspiring environmental stewardship.

a) Administration:

• Works under the guidance, direction of the Executive Director.
• Hires staff within the budgetary framework outlined by the Executive Director.
• Responsible for managing, adhering to and reporting on, an annual site budget.

b) Program:

• Ensures that Summer Camp has a plan for implementing environmental stewardship and nature awareness in all of its programming.
• Ensures all summer camp operations meet or exceed current OCA standards in all areas and all safety protocols are adhered to.
• Ensures the smooth operations of all summer camp programs including: overnight camp, day camp, CSD, LIT, senior canoe tripping, challenge and adventure, junior trips and all other programs related to summer camp
• Ensures the kitchen is properly staffed and provides nutritious, healthy and sufficient food consistent with Camp Kawartha’s Food philosophy.
• Responsible for issuing a comprehensive annual written report. Provides recommendations for the next year’s summer camp.

Qualifications

Education:

University Degree in education, recreation, leadership, or equivalent with a minimum of three years experience in a senior administrative capacity in a similar environment. Teaching certificate preferred.

Experience:

• Extensive working knowledge of the policies and processes relative to camping in Ontario.
• Background and interest in environmental stewardship.
• Experience with managing camp programming.
• An understanding of financial management, high level organization, interpersonal and analytical skills, high level communication, negotiation skills; excellent working knowledge of the camping industry.
• Strong organizational skills. Extensive experience in planning and developing camp curricula, as well as modifying activities when required.
• Advanced ability to hire, train, and oversee camp employees, as well as ensuring staff and campers’ wellbeing.
• Proficiency in office software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication and customer service skills.

For a complete job description, click here

Salary: $60,000-$66,000 depending on experience.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references by September 12th, 2025 to jacob@campkawartha.ca

Camp Kawartha is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. The Camp will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.

Camp Kawartha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of our camp community including differences in race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We welcome candidates representing such diversity.

Thanks to all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Role: to assist in delivering outdoor education programs e.g. nature hikes (day & evening), climbing wall/high ropes facilitation, other outdoor activities.

Qualifications:

• Postsecondary education or currently enrolled, interest and passion in providing quality outdoor experience for diverse clientele, Some background in outdoor recreation or natural science
• Level 1 or 2 ACCT Challenge Course, NLS certification are assets

Part-time Position: 3-15 hrs possible weekly including weekends, evenings, hours vary as dictated by group needs

Compensation: varies with experience & qualifications

Contact: neil@campkawartha.ca

Camp Kawartha is seeking an: Outdoor Education Intern

Onsite living position Sept – Dec 2025

Are you passionate about outdoor education and environmental stewardship? Are you interested in building your teaching skills in nature and outdoor education? Would you like to work for an award winning outdoor and environment centre? Are you available to work from early September until early Dec. (extension maybe possible)

With over 60 curriculum linked programs on offer, Camp Kawartha is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic educator to join our talented team. We look for professional outdoor educators who are creative, dedicated and are keen to learn.

If you answered yes… then this could be just what you are looking for! Below, you’ll find a job description. Please email a covering letter and resume to Neil Fortin Head of Outdoor Education to: neil@campkawartha.ca and Jacob Rodenburg Executive Director jacob@campkawartha.ca by August 12th 2025

 Detailed job description

Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma. Teaching degree an asset
• Level Two ACCT Challenge Course Practioner certification an asset or other Challenge Course experience
• Interest and enthusiasm for the natural world and the environment. Some background in outdoor and environmental education, outdoor recreation.
• Current National Lifeguard (NLS) an asset
• Standard First Aid/CPR
• Police check and vulnerable sector check.
• Capable of bringing a special skill (music, drama, outdoor adventure, natural history)
• Passion and drive to learn how to teach in an engaging and professional manner
• Inspired to learn more about environmental education and sustainability
• Able to commit to a minimum of a 3 month contract – possible extension

Purpose of the Position

• Assists in the delivery of high quality, curriculum linked outdoor day and evening programming to visiting schools.
• Ensures all applicable safety standards are met.
• Assists in the development of curricula, instructional aids, and appropriate teaching strategies.
• Acts as the overnight emergency contact staff person. Onsite accommodation provided.

Contract/Salaried Position:

40 hrs per week at a weekly salary $750 with the opportunity to earn more by working weekends or evenings. Accommodation will be provided at no cost.

Please email a resume and covering letter to Neil Fortin Head of Outdoor Education neil@campkawartha.ca and/or Jacob Rodenburg Executive Director jacob@campkawartha.ca

Deadline for Applications: August 12th, 2025

Thank you for your interest in Camp Kawartha. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Camp Kawartha is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. The Camp will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Camp Kawartha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of our camp community including differences in race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We welcome candidates representing such diversity.