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About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Programs & Impact Officer, you will own and elevate all summer camp operations for our Zilker location. You will be part of an interconnected team of 3 Camp Directors transitioning into a collaborative rotation and backfill model across all seasonal sessions. The Camp Director lives on-site and on-call during the entire duration of their assigned session.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full life cycle of Zilker camp sessions, including opening/closing rituals, ACA/DSHS compliance, safety protocols, facility upkeep, and vendor management.
- Serve as the chief driver of camp spirit and camper safety.
- Recruit, onboard, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of seasonal staff, kitchen crew, and collegiate volunteers.
- Direct daily operations, facilities upkeep, kitchen services, and emergency protocols for all Zilker sessions.
- Ensure full compliance with ACA accreditation and Texas DSHS standards.
- Drive camper recruitment year-round by engaging families, schools, and local partners.
- Organize seasonal family connection events.
- Use qualitative and quantitative data to continuously elevate programming, refine staff training, and enhance the overall camper experience.
- Manage the camp budget, inventory, procurement, third-party vendor relationships, and end-of-season reporting.
- Design and deliver curriculum for the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program, mentoring older youth as they build leadership skills and transition into future camp staff.
Requirements
- Must be able to live onsite at camp in Zilker Park when camp is in session; housing is only provided when camp is in session.
- Ability to establish priorities, develop reports, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure and in changing conditions.
- Ability to acquire and maintain required certifications (Lifeguard Trainer, CPR/First Aid Trainer, Ropes Course Level 1 Facilitator, Archery Certificate, Food Handlers Certificate, Youth Protection).
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a criminal background check.
Skills
- Leadership
- Operations Management
- Youth Programing
- People Management
- Logistics
- Process Building
- Multitasking
- Camp Operations
- Safety Protocols
- Vendor Management
- Budget Management
- Data Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Mentoring
- Spanish proficiency (preferred)
Location
- Zilker Park
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years experience in camp leadership, site operations, youth programming or related field
- 2+ years of people leadership
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Child Development, Outdoor Recreation or similar degree preferred
About the Company
- The Camp Director lives on-site and on-call during the entire duration of their assigned session.
- Each Zilker camp session has 40-50 seasonal staff to meet our camper-staff ratios.