Nature Camp - Summer Camp Director - Frontenac Arch Biosphere

Summer Nature Camp Director

Wage: $26-30 per hour, commensurate with experience

Hours: 40-44 hours per week

Contract Length: 3 months

Start Date: June 1st, 2026 (possibility of an earlier start date with part-time hours)

End Date: September 4th, 2026 (possibility of a later end date with part-time hours)

Location: Hybrid, with up to 3-4 days per week on site at our camp locations

Introduction

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region is one of 19 UNESCO designated biosphere regions in Canada. The Frontenac Arch is an ecologically unique landscape spanning the area from Brockville to Westport to Verona, and is characterized by an ancient ridge of exposed granite that acts as a wildlife corridor between the Adirondack Mountains and Algonquin Park. The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network administers the UNESCO designation and delivers programming focused on celebrating biodiversity and sustainability in the region.

Summary of Position

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network (FABN) is seeking a passionate and experienced individual who will lead our summer Nature Camp. Our day camp runs at four locations (Elgin, Lyndhurst, Brockville, and Lansdowne) in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region with teams of Environmental Educators delivering programming at each site. The Nature Camp Director will oversee summer camps at these four locations and provide hands-on management of camp staff and programming. The successful candidate will provide leadership and mentoring to staff and volunteers, ensuring engaging programming while managing risk.

This role reports to the Executive Director. The successful candidate must reside within reasonable proximity to the Frontenac Arch Biosphere and its four camp locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as an effective spokesperson and champion for Nature Camp in the community
• On-board camp staff and deliver staff training before the start of the camp season
• Work collaboratively with the Camp Administrator to oversee registration and payments, and troubleshoot, as needed
• Oversee the preparation and wrap up/clean up of all four camp locations (with the help of the summer staff team)
• Oversee the ordering and distribution of camp t-shirts and staff gear, with support provided by the Camp Coordinator and Administrator
• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve camp registration issues, waitlists and change requests, with support from the Camp Administrator and Camp Coordinator
• Provide direct, hands-on supervision and mentoring of on-site camp staff
• Provide on-site supervision and management at four summer camp locations, with approximately one visit per week per site
• Conduct on-going and responsive risk management at all camp locations
• Act as the main contact for camp families with support from the Camp Coordinator
• With support from the Camp Coordinator, manage weekly visits of guest camp facilitators
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of registration and attendance updates occurs to on-site camp staff
• Work with the Camp Coordinator to ensure camp supplies are provided to each camp location, when needed
• Appropriately and effectively address and resolve camp concerns and/or issues
• Ensure proper tracking and management of incident reports
• Use already established tools (such as Salesforce) to manage camp data and survey camp families (Google forms) in order to evaluate the success of the season
• Ensure camp programming is inclusive and accessible
• Ensure programming is aligned with FABN’s mission and values
• Maintain productive and successful partnerships with local camp partners
• Ensure Nature Camp follows all applicable rules and regulations
• Work closely and collaboratively with FABN’s Executive Director

Other duties as assigned

• Required Experience and Skills
• Post-secondary education or the equivalent
• Prior experience working in camps and/or children’s programming
• Experience mentoring and supervising others
• Demonstrated good judgment and strong decision making skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and progress multiple tasks simultaneously

Other Requirements

• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Screening (valid within the last six months)
• Valid AED First Aid and standard CPR-C training
• Valid G driver’s license and reliable means of transportation to and from camp locations
• Willingness and ability to work beyond set camp hours, on evenings and weekends, as needed
• Experience in a leadership position at a camp will be considered a strong asset
• Ontario College of Teachers Certification or equivalent such as Outdoor Education training will be considered an asset
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, PayPal, Mailchimp, Canva, and Salesforce will be considered assets

Benefits of Working for FABN

• Values-driven work
• Work both from home and in-person
• Positive and supportive work culture
• Home workstation equipment available upon request

Application Deadline: March 27th, 2026 or until position is filled

Please note that interviews may start as early as March 16th, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please send a one page cover letter and a resume to: camp@fabn.ca 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be virtual and will be on-going until the position is filled.

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all its work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and welcome applications from women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, which in turn builds diversity into our teams, programs and services.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known ahead of time.