Camp Life Director

Job Title: Camp Life Director
Reports To: Associate Director/Assistant Directors
Number of Positions Available: 1

The Camp Life Director plays a key leadership role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging camp environment for both campers and staff. This position helps oversee camp-wide programming, special events, and community initiatives that bring the HOC spirit to life.

This role requires a creative, organized, and self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. Weekly responsibilities include supporting staff in delivering unique camp-wide programs, organizing and coordinating staff activities and events, and maintaining high morale throughout the camp community.

The Camp Life Director ensures that both staff and campers uphold HOC’s expectations and standards for safety, inclusion, and well-being, providing care consistent with HOC’s Child Care Practices. They work collaboratively across departments to help sustain the fun, energy, and excitement that define the HOC summer experience.

DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Specific Responsibilities
- Act as a support resource for staff, providing suggestions and advice to ensure a successful camp experience for all.
- Plan, organize, and implement weekly staff & camper events.
- Plan, organize and implement staff activities over the course of the summer.
- Plan, organize and implement weekly camp-wide theme days and events for campers (e.g Jersey Day, Wacky Hair Day, etc).
- Manage camp-wide challenges by managing daily section points, curriculum, and organizing tasks. This includes the HOC Cup Challenge and Discover HOC.
- Oversee the Ultimate Camp Program Instructors, including programming, evaluations, and daily support.
- Organize a weekly Section Activity related to the theme for the four youngest sections.
- Facilitate Evening Program Activities on Monday and Tuesday.
- Organize/execute weekly camp-wide campfires and events, including Friday Finale.
- Organize/manage weekly Tournament Award winners, and maintain names on boards posted in the Jr Rec Hall.
- Complete Town runs daily.
- Assist in the main office with daily administrative work as required.
Sr Staff Team Responsibilities
- Reinforce the camp philosophy, policies and standards by acting as a role model to the staff and being an active participant in the camp community.
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff and campers.
- Improve the effectiveness of camp programs by establishing clear and concise goals.
- Ensure staff provide care to our campers that reflects the standards and guidelines of HOC's Child Care Practices.
- Accept responsibilities to maintain the Master Camp timetable.
- Ensure that proper equipment use and safety rules are followed by staff.
- Work with all staff to create and execute camp programming that is age-appropriate, productive, and fun.
- Attend and assist in organizing and facilitating sessions and programming for Staff Orientation Week in late June.
- Attend the Senior Staff Training Weekend in the spring.
- Be an active member of our Emergency Response Team, taking a leadership role in the training of camp procedures.
- Carry an assigned radio and be available in case of an emergency at all times.
- Assist with all Sunday camper check-ins.
- Make any transportation runs (ie. Clinic / Hospital) that are required, provided that you are free at the time.
- Complete a Program report and update the program manual at the end of the summer.
- Complete weekly Sr Staff duties as scheduled. (Sr. Staff on Duty Rotation) Approximately 1-2 duties per week.
- The Camp Life Director can expect between 8-10 hrs of scheduled duties daily, not including other duties as assigned based on program needs.

ALL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff are required to deliver every day our Brand Promise, “Best Summer Of Your Life”, in each camper and staff interaction. Guided by our four core principles: Community, Leadership, Accountability, and Performance.
All staff are expected to abide by and enforce the camp guidelines of respect. These are the rules and expectations of behaviour implemented to maintain a fun and safe camp environment.
All staff are responsible for the safety and security of each camper in their care. Staff are to follow prescribed program standards and lesson plans in order to ensure the highest level of care and instruction.
Attendance for all staff at the June orientation week training is mandatory. This training period is where each staff member will receive essential employment information and training for a successful summer experience.
Leadership and participation in camp-wide special events (Evening Program, All Camp Activities, Campfires, and Friday Finale) and weekly meetings are an expectation of all staff members.
The dynamic nature of summer camp demands that each staff member understand that additional duties may be assigned as required.

SUMMER BENEFIT AND TIME OFF

Room & Board Provided.
Weekly Staff Hockey & Water Skiing.
Time off will be scheduled on an as-needed basis up to the equivalent of a weekend off. Sunday Check-Ins are a mandatory part of the Camp Life Director's job responsibilities, and therefore, time off will be scheduled around this. Time off must be scheduled in advance with the Assistant Director(s)
Time off daily - depending on weekly schedule.
Access to program and recreation equipment.
The chance to work in a close-knit, supportive community that values staff health and wellness, creativity, and employee success.
The opportunity to develop life skills applicable to multi-faceted career opportunities.
An experience that will last a lifetime.

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EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: June 22, 2026 – August 22, 2026
Optional Employment: May & June 2026, Week #9 August 23 – 29, 2026
Wages: Summer wages vary depending on age, qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board are included.

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