Summer Camp Director

Brigadoon Village invites applications for the position of

Summer Camp Director

Aylesford Lake, Nova Scotia | Full-time, Permanent | Seasonal Onsite, Flexible/Hybrid

About Brigadoon Village

Brigadoon Village is a modern, year-round recreational facility, located in Aylesford Lake, Nova Scotia. We deliver transformative programming for children and youth from across Atlantic Canada who are living with chronic health conditions and other life challenges. Through experiential learning, meaningful connections, and exceptional fun, we help them build confidence, resilience, and reach their full potential.

About the Role

We are looking for a values-driven, energetic leader to oversee our summer camp operations. This role is ideal for someone who leads by examples, makes thoughtful decisions, and can balance operational excellence with camp magic. As Summer Camp Director, you'll be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

Camp Operations

· Oversee summer program development and ensure high-quality delivery aligned with Brigadoon's goals.

· Collaborate within a team (Program Manager, Assistant Camp Director, Camper Care Director) to oversee the development and delivery of Brigadoon’s Camper Care philosophy, including, but not limited to:

o High level behaviour management

o Troubleshooting challenging group dynamics

o Ensuring that camper development outcomes are being met through program design and delivery as well as through staff training/coaching.

o Connecting with camper families in a warm, professional, and timely manner

· Lead response to emergency/crisis situations which take place during the camp season and develop emergency/crisis response plans where appropriate.

· Ensure that communication is taking place effectively between camp departments.

· Collaborate on camp resource development, including:

o Program Resources

o Staff Training Resources

o Camper Family Resources

o Camper and Personnel handbooks.

· Oversee the completion of weekly camp session paperwork, as well as the management of that paperwork.

· In collaboration with Program Manager and Camp Registrar, oversee the camper application review process.

· Collaborate on end-of-season camp reporting and the delivery of stats and information to other stakeholders.

· Develop and communicate Brigadoon’s Program Philosophy, both internally and externally

· Ensure that policies and standards are being upheld from all relevant governing bodies, including CANSPEI and the Department of Environment.

Human Resource Management

· Develop job descriptions, recruit, interview, and hire summer staff team of approximately 50 people annually.

· In collaboration with the Support Staff team, plan and deliver seasonal staff training in order to ensure that the team is well-prepared for Summer operations.

· Provide effective coaching/training, feedback, recognition, and professional development, including implementation of the performance review process to create highly motivated, high performing staff.

· Work with the Support Staff Team to ensure effective supervision of all other seasonal staff members.

· Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and training of Volunteers, Mental Health Support Team, and ASL Interpreters.

· In collaboration with the Administrative Coordinator, ensure that all relevant documentation is collected from personnel.

This person will need to have:

· University Degree in Recreation, Social Sciences, Education, Administration, Child Psychology or Health Disciplines or other equivalent education or experience.

· A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

· A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check, as well as child abuse registry check, where appropriate (if a Nova Scotia resident)

· Standard First Aid and CPR-C (can be secured at the applicant’s expense after the time of hire)

Demonstrated Experience in the following areas:

· At least two years of senior management experience in an overnight summer camp setting

· Behaviour and mental health support for children and youth

· Program delivery and development

· Staff and volunteer management

· Experience working with children and youth with specialized medical needs and complex behaviours considered an asset.

Strong skills in the following areas are essential:

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Delegation, workload management, and staff motivation

· Resilience and stress management – ability to remain calm in high pressure situations and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Collaboration and working well within a team

· High initiative and ability to work independently to complete projects

· Program facilitation, development, and evaluation skills

· Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

· Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build rapport with children, youth, and adults

· Ability to address large groups with confidence

· Problem solving and troubleshooting a wide range of challenges with an innovative and flexible approach.

· Behaviour management, group leadership, and mental health support for children and youth.

· Computer literacy – this role will use the Microsoft suite of tools (word, excel, teams, outlook, sharepoint, etc.) regularly, as well as our camp registration database software (CampBrain)

o Experience working with CampBrain considered an asset, but not necessary in advance

· Risk management

We need this person to be:

· Kind, compassionate and warm

· Energetic, motivated and driven

· Able to embrace the fun and silly side of camp

· Creative

· Reliable

· Flexible and adaptable

· Committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for campers and staff of all background and abilities.

· Committed to Brigadoon’s mission

· Able to work long hours in a physically demanding environment

· Willing to help in all areas of camp, depending on the needs of the organization

Brigadoon Offers

· Full time permanent position, with competitive salary and benefits package

· This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment but requires regular on-site presence during the summer season and periodic site visits throughout the year

· A dynamic work environment where new ideas are encouraged and brainstorming sessions break out frequently

· An environment that supports growth in your role and challenges you with new opportunities

· Accommodations and food while required to be working onsite during the summer camp season

· Brigadoon Village is committed to employment equity and aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our community; we encourage all passionate, qualified candidates to apply

How to Apply

· Interested candidates are asked to submit their cover letter, resume, including salary expectations, through our job link OR by emailing katherine.ryderburbidge@brigadoonvillage.org no later than Monday, October 20th, 2025.

· We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted

· If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know we'll be happy to assist.

· An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in withdrawal of offer or termination of your employment.