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:  Studio Program Coordinator

Reporting to our Leadership Studio Manager, the Studio Program Coordinator is an integral part of a team responsible for facilitating life-changing experiences by delivering unmatched development experiences, providing activity & program excellence, and ensuring world-class customer service and engagement to all of our guests.

This position contributes to leading and executing: Leadership Studio Experiences (LSXs), activities, programs, and facility development. While the primary focus of the role is with The Leadership Studio they will also assist and contribute towards group experiences for all Schools & Groups guests (schools, retreats, and Leadership Studio groups). This position's main responsibility and focus is to facilitate excellent experiences and manage leadership studio resources.

What You Bring

• Excellent facilitation skills 
• Proven ability to speak in front of and motivate large groups of people
• Clear and concise communication skills – written and oral
• Excellent listening skills
• Good with people - particularly youth
• Strong problem-solving ability under timelines, with confidence
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset
• High energy and positive attitude
• Intuitive and agile – able to read a room and adapt as needed
• Customer service minded to serve both youth and adults
• Ability to adapt to change promptly and positively
• Teachable and willing to receive feedback
• Highly motivated, goal-driven and self–starter, managing projects through completion with minimum supervision
• Ability to calmly balance competing priorities and demands 
• Passion for youth ministry, the camping industry and leadership development
• Personal values that align with 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.