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Director of Summer Camp- Texas
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Posted:
4 September 2026 (Yesterday)
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Application Deadline:
2 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Responsive recruiter
This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Director of Summer Camp - Texas plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of Sky Ranch by leading the overnight Summer Camp Ministry in Texas. This position is integral to shaping the culture content and execution of the overnight Texas summer camp experience ensuring both staff and camper engagement are aligned with Sky Ranchs core values of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Director is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of curriculum and programming that is consistent with Sky Ranchs LifeMap while also managing the overall Texas summer staff experience and camper care. This role collaborates closely with direct reports operations teams in Texas as well as the sales and marketing teams to ensure the ministrys success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Staff Development:
- Establish clear goals and objectives for the Texas Summer Camp Ministry and ensure its alignment with Sky Ranchs mission.
- Provide strategic leadership to direct reports offering coaching and guidance to support their professional growth and development.
- Monitor evaluate and provide constructive feedback to direct reports fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and create opportunities for ongoing staff development.
Camper Experience and Care:
- Ensure the safety well-being and spiritual growth of all Texas overnight Summer Camp campers through high-quality programming and attentive care.
- Serve as a key point of contact for camper families addressing concerns and responding to feedback as needed.
- Oversee camper-related surveys tracking feedback and implementing improvements based on input from families and campers.
Program Leadership and Execution:
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive training for both full-time and summer staff to equip them for effective ministry.
- Collaborate with Operations Teams to plan organize and execute a variety of camp programs ensuring alignment with the overall LifeMap goals and values.
- Maintain an active presence at our Texas location to provide leadership support and oversight throughout the camp season.
- Prepare and manage budgets for the Texas overnight summer camp programs ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and that all expenses are tracked and reported to the accounting department in a timely manner.
- Working with other Summer Camp Ministry Directors; develop and implement a compelling summer theme including oversight of the production of necessary videos and other promotional materials to enhance the Texas summer camp experience.
- Coordinate and train summer camp ministry leaders and content deliverers for impactful ministry moments during camp sessions.
- Oversee the creation and final approval of all content and resource materials ensuring they are accessible and aligned with Sky Ranchs mission and values.
Operational Planning and Process Improvement:
- Implement systems and processes to ensure the effective evaluation of operational procedures forecasting and design of the Texas summer camp ministry.
- Develop strategies to improve camp structures and procedures ensuring scalability and sustainability as Sky Ranch continues to grow.
Summer Staff Management:
- In cooperation with the other Summer Camp Ministry Directors join in leading the recruitment and hiring process for over 850 Summer Staff across all camp locations ensuring alignment with Sky Ranchs mission and values.
- Support Operations Teams in staffing decisions and staff placement ensuring optimal matches between roles and staff strengths.
- Oversee Texas staff training ensuring a comprehensive and effective orientation and preparation for all summer staff in attendance.
- Provide ongoing leadership mentorship and discipleship for Summer Staff throughout their tenure ensuring a positive and impactful experience.
- Stay informed on industry best practices for recruiting training and developing summer staff ensuring that Sky Ranch remains a leader in staff development.
Strategic Leadership and Vision Execution:
- As a member of the Summer Camp Ministry Team collaborate with fellow Summer Camp Ministry Directors to set and execute the current vision and strategic objectives for the Summer Camp Ministries of Sky Ranch.
- As a member of the Core Leadership Team collaborate with senior leaders to set and execute the long-term vision and strategic objectives for Sky Ranch.
- Contribute to the overall direction of the organization by offering insights and recommendations based on the needs of the Texas Summer Camp Ministry.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain compliance with Sky Ranchs employee policies and procedures.
- Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as required.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Budget and Summer Camp program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree
EXPERIENCE
- At least four years of experience in camp ministry in a full-time leadership role.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- In-depth understanding of the field of summer camp ministry through experience and research.
- Strong working ability to use various office software including but not limited to Microsoft Word Excel Outlook.
- Basic internet and social media skills.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively manage staff in areas such as: selection development coaching motivation scheduling and performance evaluation.
- Proven successful leadership experience and ability to build unity amongst a team and motivate them to work together toward a common mission.
- Ability to relate positively influentially and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings to include but not limited to guests (youth and families) clergy and staff of various Christian churches and organizations of all sizes cultural identities and worship styles co-workers and peers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building skills. Ability to plan manage and report budgets proficiently. Exceptional financial management skills.
- Ability to provide strategic and logistical planning and facilitate meetings conferences workshops and/or retreats as required.
- Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
- Ability to prepare moderately complex reports.
- Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative.
- Ability to deal with complex situations or issues and make effective timely and appropriate decisions.
- Excellent professional written communication skills. Ability to speak clearly in face-to-face interactions; to articulate with accuracy on the telephone and through e-mail. Excellent listening skills.
- Excellent organizational skills: ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate the vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.
EXTERNAL CONTACTS
- Campers Guests Families Vendors University contacts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Minimal physical effort required. Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
- Ability to grasp push pull carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination.
- Requires some physical agility including but not limited to bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; crawling under desks; stooping and climbing step stools or ladder.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Works indoors in normal office environment majority of the time; work outdoors most of the time in the summer.
- Ability to travel to various geographic locations including travel by car and plane and some overnight stays including weekends as needed
OTHER
Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Must be able to fully support Sky Ranchs Doctrinal Statement. An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranchs Doctrinal Statement.
Commitment to Sky Ranchs Vision Mission Values (Who We ARE) and Principles (WOW Stewardship and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.
Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.
Possess personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal spiritual and relational health.
Sky Ranch is a year-round recreational camp ministry with locations in Texas Colorado and Oklahoma. Our mission is to lead youth and families to know and follow Christ. For over 70 years weve created experiences in engaging camp environments helping parents and leaders inspire challenge and encourage. Come join us!
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About Company
Sky Ranch is one of North America’s premier Christian Camps with locations in Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma and offers programming for summer camps, retreats, rodeo training, and school programs. Learn more today!
