Reports To: Executive Director

Employment Status: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Seasonal Position (June-August) plus four additional weeks for preparation and staff recruitment.

Position Status

The Summer Site Director position is a temporary seasonal role that supports Camp Kinkora's operations during the summer camp season.

Employment is expected to begin in June and conclude in August each year. Pre-season planning and preparation responsibilities during the spring. Specific employment dates will be communicated prior to commencement.

This position is seasonal and does not constitute permanent, year-round, or ongoing employment.

Position Summary

The Summer Site Director:

-Is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and daily operation of Camp Kinkora during the summer season.

-Acts as the primary on-site leader and ensures a safe, inclusive, and positive camp environment.

-Provides leadership, sound decision-making, discretion, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect.

-Acts as a support resource for Kinkora House operations, providing assistance as needed with facility maintenance, safety issues, emergency situations, and resident programming coordination. This role is not responsible for the overall administration, management, or supervision of Kinkora House.

Working Conditions:

-Full-time on-site summer position.

-Evening and weekend work required.

-Indoor and outdoor work in varied weather conditions.

-Regular interaction with campers, families, staff, volunteers, renters, and community stakeholders is expected.

Leadership and Staff Management:

-Champion Camp Kinkora and KAC’s mission, values, and policies.

-Manage recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and training of seasonal staff in collaboration with ED and HR committee.

-Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate staff and volunteers including mid-season and end-of-season evaluations.

-Address staff concerns, performance issues, and disciplinary matters.

-Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Camp Operations:

-Manage daily Camp Kinkora’s operations.

-Coordinate camp programming, rentals, facility use, and special events.

-Oversee facilities, equipment, and camp resources.

-Collaborate with ED and FM to establish operational priorities.

-Monitor maintenance and operational tasks.

Health, Safety and Risk Management:

-Promote a safe environment for campers, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

-Ensure compliance with camp policies and applicable regulations including ACQ, CNESST, and MAPAQ requirements.

-Respond to incidents, emergencies, and behavioural concerns.

-Ensure timely reporting and accurate documentation of incidents by administration and staff.

Financial and Administrative Management:

-Manage expenditures within approved budgets.

-Monitor expenses and organizational resources.

-Assist with operational, equipment, food service, and staffing planning.

-Prepare operational, attendance, financial, and end-of-season reports.

-Maintain records, logs, incident documentation, and evaluations.

Compliance and Organizational Support:

-Support inspections, accreditation, and operational reviews.

-Maintain confidentiality and comply with KAC Law 25 policy for privacy requirement..

-Participate in organizational planning and improvement initiatives.

Screening Requirements:

-Criminal Record Check- Vulnerability Sector Check.

-Verification of education, certifications, and employment history.

-Reference checks upon conditional offer of employment