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Individual Camp Program Director

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Job Title: Individual Camp Program Director

About Us
Camp Eagle started in 1999. We are located in a truly wild and beautiful place in the Hill Country of Texas. Camp
is blessed to steward 1,400 acres along the headwaters of the spring-fed Nueces River, filled with limestone cliffs,
woods, trails, and wildlife.
We are all about our Mission. We exist to:
Inspire Christ-like change through Outdoor Adventure, Authentic Relationships, and Biblical Truth.
Our Playbook and everything we do is built around this. It is woven into the daily fabric of our work here.
We operate year-round with multiple summer and retreat-season programs at our 1,000-bed facility.

Who We Are
Our remote location deepens our community. With roughly 100 people living on-site, co-workers become
neighbors, and neighbors become friends. This is a missional community, and togetherness is very important to
us. Our community is special, and it is a big part of why many of our staff serve here.
This also strengthens our culture, which is evident throughout this ministry and our community. A few things about
our culture stand out:
? We highly value a vibrant relationship with Christ and serving people out of the strength of that
relationship. We’re not just a ministry; we love Jesus.
? We know who we are and we do our best to talk about that often to stay on the same page with the big
picture.
? Dreaming is in our DNA. We don’t pretend to know everything, so we often spend time dreaming up new
solutions and opportunities. This is often true in individual jobs as well. If you love the freedom to find
solutions and create opportunities, you’ll love that part of your job.
? We tend to value mindset over skill set. If you enjoy collaborating and problem-solving together, you’ll fit
right in.
? Adventure gets us excited. Many of our staff always have the next adventure in the works or are ready to
join one. Whether that’s camping, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, hiking, exploring caves, fishing,
traveling, or trying a new board game - most staff are down to join an adventure you’re cooking up.

What It’s Like To Work Here
On Our Best Days
? We brainstorm. We’re coming up with new ideas, solving problems, and planning together.
? We serve alongside each other. Often, we are dropping our normal job to do something different: pitching
in to help each other. Those are the breaks between our normal work that bring us together.
? We play together. We’re sharing a good meal, playing board games in the evenings, celebrating
something, playing at the river, or camping at Big Bend.
? We reconnect to why we are here. Whether we are jumping in on a summer staff training or helping with
some programming we have that touchstone to why we do this. We solve problems through the lens of
our mission statement and playbook. We enjoy hearing about a ministry moment for how someone was
inspired towards Christ-like change through camp.
On Our Not So Best Days
? We get caught up in the “tyranny of the urgent”, especially during busy seasons. We self-inflict this by our
desire to dream up new things to serve our guests. Sometimes this affects some staff more than others
which can be frustrating.
? We can become siloed during a busy season.
? We struggle for reconciliation. There’s a lot of beauty in a community that lives and works in close
proximity but it magnifies the need for healthy reconciliation.

JOB POSTING
We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic and a desire to live and work in a close community to serve
in the role of Individual Camp Program Director. We are passionate about our mission statement and are
looking for a like-minded person who is willing to serve alongside us. Please thoughtfully consider each part of our
mission statement, job description, and description of our ministry and community before applying.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Individual Camp Program Director
Department: Programs
Reports To: Director of Programs
Consults With: Program team, Group Camp, Wilderness Camp, assistant directors, and campus departments
Overall Responsibility
To carry out the Mission of Camp Eagle by leading the entire Individual Camp Program. Including marketing,
curriculum development, summer staff hiring and oversight, and directing all program operations. The Director
ensures that campers from 1st–12th grade experience a safe, high-quality, Christ-centered summer camp
experience that meets their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. This position is responsible for leading
a strong team, executing excellent programming, maintaining operational excellence, and ensuring the Individual
Camp Program reflects the mission and culture of Camp Eagle.

Job Purpose
This role exists to create and maintain a thriving, mission-aligned summer camp experience for campers and staff.
The Director is responsible for building a healthy culture, discipling and developing staff, ensuring program
excellence, stewarding camp resources, and strategically growing the Individual Camp Program. Ultimately, the
Director is responsible for leading the team with clarity, vision, integrity, and love for Christ.

Job Duties
Administration & Management
? Lead a team of 2 full-time assistant directors and 40+ seasonal staff.
? Hold weekly meetings with assistant directors to review progress, improve processes, and plan
strategically.
? Oversee all administrative operations required to run Summer Camp.
? Work with the Registrar to manage Pre-Registration and Registration.
? Understand and steward program budgets.
? Set goals established by executive leadership and lead your team toward achieving them.
? Utilize Salesforce for registration, reporting, and data management.
? Assist guests with registration challenges and coordinate with technical support.
? Organize birthday cards and fall letters to campers.
? During summer, oversee administrative operations so that assistant directors can focus on their programs.
? Manage Office Assistant and Registrar tasks to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
? Plan and organize all Check-In and Check-Out day logistics.
Communication
? Maintain relationships with vendors, campers and their parents.
? Respond promptly and professionally to parent communication.
? Manage and implement all external communication strategies.
? Communicate needs with internal departments (Housekeeping, Food Service, Maintenance, Grounds,
Activities, Medical, Retail, Projects).
? Communicate logistical needs with Group Camp, Wilderness, Gap Year, and Retreats.
? Ensure all communication reflects Camp Eagle’s mission and values.
? Monitor all communication channels during summer to ensure clarity and accuracy.
? Be present and available to parents on opening and closing days.
? Communicate clearly during stress and emergencies.

Marketing
? Implement marketing strategies aligned with Camp Eagle.
? Monitor Salesforce for new registrants and initiate relationship-building communication.
? Participate in blog, social media, and marketing content.
? Develop camper retention strategies.

Program Development
? Maintain a deep understanding of the Individual Camp culture, mission, and history.
? Create and deliver a first-class Christian summer camp experience for 1st–12th graders.
? Oversee curriculum development with assistant directors.
? Storyboard camper, parent, and staff experiences annually and improve based on findings.
? Oversee campus schedules and resolve logistical needs.
? Ensure safety, compliance, and CPP (Child Protection Plan) standards.
? Monitor surveys and follow up with guests; especially negative feedback.
? Work six days per week during summer (10–12 hours/day average).
? Evaluate program quality and communicate professionally with staff to improve outcomes.
? Lead bi-weekly tacticals with assistant directors and meet bi-weekly with the Director of Programs.

Staff Recruiting, Training & Development
? Partner with the summer camp team for staff recruiting, including attending at least one recruiting trip per
semester.
? Maintain necessary certifications for training staff.
? Assist in interviewing and selecting staff, especially leadership roles.
? Hire assistant directors when needed.
? Train summer staff in all required areas.
? Continuously revise training materials and methods.
? Lead staff spiritually and professionally.
? Build strong relationships with staff, promoting health and care.
? Discipline staff when necessary according to policy.
? Lead Program Heads to effectively manage the summer staff.
? Assist in creating and executing staff training schedules.
? Observe program execution and provide feedback.
Other Duties of ALL Camp Eagle Staff:
Camp Eagle operates year-round. We have guests on the premises almost every day of the year. Serving guests is
our number one priority, and therefore ALL staff will participate in guest service in some capacity. Tasks may
include: cooking, cleaning, facilitating group activities, running retail locations, general maintenance of camp
property, and work projects as needed. There are often groups here on weekends and all staff members will be
required to work certain weekends as needed.

Education, Abilities, Skills, Experience
The “ideal” candidate will have:
? Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
? 4+ summers of summer camp experience
? 2 years sales/marketing experience
? 2 years management/leadership experience
? 2 years ministry experience
? Experience with multi-level management preferred
? Strong written and verbal communication
? Comfortable speaking to large and small groups
? Strong relationship-building skills
? Ability to work long hours in summer and be on call
? Ability to travel as needed (non-international)
? Ability to explain and articulate the Gospel at any moment
? Ability to manage complex communication networks
? Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, basic office skills
? Adaptability to youth culture and marketing trends
? Strong organizational, relational, and problem-solving skills

Work Context
This job is performed primarily on Camp Eagle’s campus, with seasonal travel for marketing and recruiting.
Summer requires extended work hours with scheduled time off for rest and renewal.
Travel

Multiple trips each month throughout Texas and surrounding states for camper marketing, retention, and
recruiting. Trips may include multiple overnight stays. Travel expenses are reimbursed.

Physical Demands
Ability to lift 60 lbs, sit in an office, hike, stand for long periods, and work in all weather conditions.

Work Environment
Work occurs across campus, indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather.
Compensation:
Salary pay, on-site housing, a health plan, 401(k) retirement package after one year of full-time status, and paid
vacation time according to time-off policy. Also, basic utilities and FMLA benefits, temporary guest housing, and
camp meals when we have a specific amount of guests eating at the dining hall.
Disclaimer:
This Job Description is not intended to be complete. It is only intended to give a good idea of what this job will be
like.

https://apply.campeagle.org/?startApp=a11Rp00000BB4y1IAD&startName=Individual%20Camp%20Program%20Director

Time:  Full-Time Year Round
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Programming

Updated: 1/15/2026 9:20:39 AM