Senior Director, Camper Experience & Recruitment

The J; Rocky Mount (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Sabra seeks a Senior Assistant Director for Retention, Recruitment, and Camper Experience to lead and improve the camper/family experience across programs, staff leadership, and camp culture. This senior role reports to the Senior Camp Director and drives enrollment, retention, and operational excellence with a focus on Jewish values.

The position requires BA/BS, 3+ years in residential camping or related fields, travel ability, and residency at camp during the summer.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in residential camping, youth development, education, community programming, or a comparable environment.
• Must be able to travel throughout the year and reside at camp during the summer season.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to Jewish values, community, and the mission of Jewish overnight camping.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with prospective, current, and returning campers and families.
• Participate in family calls, tours, information sessions, open houses, community events, and other recruitment efforts.
• Communicate Camp Sabra’s philosophy, values, traditions, programming, and camper experience.
• Support strategies to increase enrollment and camper retention.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for families and respond to concerns with empathy, professionalism, urgency, and sound judgment.
• Collaborate with camp leadership and appropriate staff to address camper and family needs.
• Serve as an ambassador for Camp Sabra and its mission.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Coaching and development

Education

BA/BS in a related field

Job description

Camp Sabra seeks a Senior Assistant Director for Retention, Recruitment, and Camper Experience to lead and improve the camper/family experience across programs, staff leadership, and camp culture. This senior role reports to the Senior Camp Director and drives enrollment, retention, and operational excellence with a focus on Jewish values.

The position requires BA/BS, 3+ years in residential camping or related fields, travel ability, and residency at camp during the summer.