Camp Director - Special Needs Camp (Year-Round)

Diocese of St. Augustine; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Camp Recovery Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc., Jacksonville Regional Office, seeks a Camp Director for Camp I Am Special in St. Johns, FL.

This full-time, exempt leadership role oversees a residential and day camp serving individuals with intellectual and developmental differences, with a 52k–57k annual salary. The director will provide on-site supervision, year-round program development, staff recruitment and training, family engagement, and operations planning to ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education, social services, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in camp leadership, special needs programming, or related field.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental differences strongly preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of Camp I Am Special, including summer sessions and year-round weekend programs.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for campers with diverse intellectual and developmental needs.
• Lead program development, staff recruitment and training, family engagement, and operational planning.
• Oversee camper intake, including medical, behavioral, and accommodation planning.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, accreditation, and organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program development

Family engagement

Operational planning

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education, social services, or related field

Job description

Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc., Jacksonville Regional Office, seeks a Camp Director for Camp I Am Special in St. Johns, FL.

This full-time, exempt leadership role oversees a residential and day camp serving individuals with intellectual and developmental differences, with a 52k–57k annual salary. The director will provide on-site supervision, year-round program development, staff recruitment and training, family engagement, and operations planning to ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-quality