Position Description

Our Vision and Mission:

Muskoka Woods is a Christian youth development organization that welcomes everyone to an experience for a lifetime. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Rosseau, we specialize in summer camp, school trips, group retreats and leadership development for all ages. We exist to inspire youth to shape their world.

Our Core Values:

The heart of Muskoka Woods is to create a safe place for kids to learn new things, make new friends, grow in confidence and in their faith. Our team is committed to our Core Values of Lead, Accept, Protect, Invite, Challenge, and Celebrate. We believe that everyone can be a leader and that a leader looks at their world, says “it doesn’t have to be this way”, and they do something about it.

The Role: Schools Program Manager

The Schools Program Manager is part of a team that is responsible for the delivery of unmatched development experiences, activity and program excellence, customer service and engagement. This position contributes to leading and executing: activity and program facility development, guest group experiences for all Schools & Retreats guests (schools, retreats, and Leadership Studio groups), as well as full-time and seasonal staff management. The primary responsibility and focus of this position is to develop and deliver excellent experiences for school trips.

If you love to lead a team that provides activity programming, love working with young people, enjoy customer service, value a faith based environment, and have a desire to join a team that likes to have fun, please head to Schools Program Manager on our website.

What You Bring

• University/College degree in either Education, Kinesiology, Recreation & Leisure or the equivalent
• One to three years of year-round camp experience or the equivalent of working with children and youth
• Passion for youth ministry, leadership development and outdoor recreation
• Proven ability in planning, organizing, problem solving and implementation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple high priority tasks
• High energy and positive attitude
• Ability to initiate independently as well as work effectively on a team
• Ability to lead others in a timely, organized and professional manner
• Personal values that match Muskoka Woods’ Core Values and Core Leaves

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Extended Health, Dental and Wellness Benefits
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days
• Access to facilities and activities for you and your family
• Free meals while on shift
• Leadership development and mentorship
• Team building and development days

Why work with us:

Muskoka Woods offers purposeful work and an opportunity to contribute, and grow in, your skills and abilities as you serve our guests and work alongside, lead and mentor our young seasonal staff. We define our work and community culture by valuing: Intentional Growth, Customer Engagement, Inspired Teamwork, Tenacious Follow Through, Make it Better and Fun!

Join a team and community of full-time staff who care and want the best for young people through excellent facilities, programs, services and people.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and any questions you may have to fulltimejobs@muskokawoods.com

Muskoka Woods is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity, and are provided with equal opportunity for success. Muskoka Woods encourages all qualified candidates to apply. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please inform us by calling 705-732-4373 or by email at iwanttowork@muskokawoods.com. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidence.