Onsite Camp Director — Lead Operations & People

Austin Sunshine Camps; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Sunshine Camps is seeking a Camp Director for our Zilker location in Austin, TX. You will own and elevate all summer camp operations, oversee a team of 40–50 seasonal staff, and ensure safety and accreditation standards across sessions.

The role requires onsite leadership during camp sessions and collaboration with an interconnected director rotation. You will recruit, onboard, coach, and develop staff, manage budgets and vendor relations, and drive year-round camper recruitment.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years in camp leadership or related field.
• 2+ years of people leadership required.
• Ability to establish priorities, develop reports and meet deadlines.
• Experience with ACA/DSHS standards and safety protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of Zilker camp sessions, including opening/closing rituals and safety protocols.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and inspire seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Direct daily operations, facilities upkeep, kitchen services, and emergency protocols.
• Ensure ACA accreditation and Texas DSHS compliance across sessions.
• Drive camper recruitment year-round through partnerships with families and schools.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, vendor relationships, and end-of-season reporting.
• Develop Curriculum for Counselor-in-Training program and mentor youth advancing to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Staff recruitment

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Child Development, Outdoor Recreation or similar

Tools

CampBrain

Management software

Job description

Austin Sunshine Camps is seeking a Camp Director for our Zilker location in Austin, TX. You will own and elevate all summer camp operations, oversee a team of 40–50 seasonal staff, and ensure safety and accreditation standards across sessions.

The role requires onsite leadership during camp sessions and collaboration with an interconnected director rotation. You will recruit, onboard, coach, and develop staff, manage budgets and vendor relations, and drive year-round camper recruitment.