Position: Director
Hiring for the upcoming season: 1 position

Camp Northern Lights (CNL) is looking for a qualified Camp Director to lead our
summer camp team and oversee the on-site program for the months of
July and August. The Camp Director will work with the CNL full-time staff to provide
our campers with an amazing camp experience. The Camp Director’s abilities will
include proven leadership skills, strong organizational skills, a love of summer camp,
problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with children and staff.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

● Work with the Board of Directors in the following areas:

o Hiring and training staff
o Setting schedules and assigning staff to groups
o Ensuring program equipment and resources are in good condition and supply
o Ensuring that the needs and expectations of the campers are being met
o ensure the development of procedures and protocols for the consideration of
staff and participants’ safety, well-being, and risk management

● Attend and participate in pre-camp and camp activities – camper recruitment,
counsellor recruitment, staff recruitment and training supervision of staff;
nightly/weekly staff meetings
● Confirmation and management of all camper and counselor
registrations
● Fundraising management – organizing tag day activities – recruiting locations, taggers,
supervisors
● Identifying and preparing grant applications
● Provide support for the ongoing operations of CNL
● Assist with enforcing safety procedures and protocols when necessary
● Assist with inventory and supplies, maintenance and purchasing of equipment for
programs
● Oversee Camp Operations including, but not limited to: kitchen and food management,
facilities and maintenance, adhere to operating budget
● Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of the Camp
Programs, daily activities, weekly special events
● Work to create a supportive, caring and positive staff team

Required Characteristics:

● Previous experience working with children and camps
● Demonstrated experience planning and leading camp/recreation programs
● Experience in the Outdoor Education field and a strong understanding of Experiential
Education pedagogy
● Post Secondary education in Education, Outdoor Recreation, Leisure, or similar program
● A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the
responsibilities of this position may be considered in lieu of stated education and
experience requirements.
● Basic First Aid
● Valid G or G2 driver’s licence with clean driving records and must be eligible to drive
rental vehicle
● Computer skills
● Must submit a clean Vulnerable Sector Check

Additional Qualifications and Characteristics:

● Current NLS or Bronze Cross certification
● Current Boat License – Pleasure Craft Operator
● Certification in canoeing: ORCKA and/or Paddle Canada in Canoeing/flat-water and
canoe tripping
● Experience and certification with low ropes
● Team building, mentoring, and facilitating expertise
● Strong organizational and time management skills
● Team player with demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Expectations:

● Regional tag day program
● Pre-camp work sessions and orientation
● Camp orientation program
● Six camp summer sessions
● Camp closure and clean-up