Job Posting
Head of Waterfront
Head of Waterfront
Location: Live on-site Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands
Contract Dates: June 16th – August 25th, 2026, room & board included
Reports to: Assistant Director – Programs and Leadership Training, Program Director
Our Team
Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in camping and outdoor and experiential education. Working at Kandalore means you believe in supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness and respect, and the power of the outdoors for young people.
Camp Kandalore is seeking a positive, adaptable and detail-oriented Head of Waterfront – Program Manager to oversee and manage waterfront activity areas within its in-camp program, and support with special events.
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 are proud of the level of expertise and variety of in-camp activities that we offer to campers to support their development.
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Job Outline
The successful applicant will work to facilitate impactful experiences for our campers, specifically through our water attractions, sailing, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and kayak activities. This individual will be directly responsible for the safety, enjoyment and learning of all campers at each of these activities and management of teams of their counsellors/activity staff. This individual will be enthusiastic, camper-centric, team-oriented and able to cope with a busy camp atmosphere.
Our Head of Waterfront will be responsible for the enforcement of all waterfront safety policies and procedures in accordance with Ontario Camps Association and Lifesaving Society Standards. Communication is a crucial aspect of this role. Duties include assessing and managing risk, facilitating outdoor educational programming, developing skill-based lessons and calendars, 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 a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Application for Head of Waterfront
We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.
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As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
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