Camp Horton Summer 2026 - Camp Director

Description

• Direct and oversee all camp operations, programming, staff supervision, and participant well‑being.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage seasonal camp staff.
• Implement safety procedures, risk‑management strategies, and emergency protocols.
• Coordinate camp schedules, activities, and special events.
• Manage camper registration, discipline, and parent communications.
• Oversee camp budgets and purchasing to ensure efficient resource use.
• Maintain licensing, certifications, and compliance with local and state regulations.
• Serve as on‑site representative for D.R. Horton’s mission, values, and standards.
• Perform administrative duties for camp, ranch operations, and corporate office during the off‑season.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, staffing, and strategic development for future seasons.
• Provide scheduling, reporting, and project‑management support.
• Monitor vendor contracts, facility maintenance, and resource allocation.
• Maintain operational, employee, financial, and compliance records.
• Serve as primary contact for ranch/camp staff, vendors, and corporate stakeholders.
• Support personnel and payroll processes for camp/ranch staff.
• Develop long‑term plans for ranch operations and growth.
• Conduct business professionally and ethically with clear communication to serve customers and increase goodwill and profit.
• Supervise two or more employees.

Requirements

The ideal candidate excels at multitasking and has a genuine passion for empowering young minds. They embody patience, enthusiasm, and confidence while guiding and motivating camp staff and campers. Our goal is to create an environment where kids can simply be kids, and we believe an outstanding Camp Director makes that possible.

Education and/or Experience: a bachelor’s degree in recreation management, education, business administration, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of three years of leadership experience in camp, youth programming, or hospitality management. Candidates must demonstrate strong administrative, budgeting, and organizational skills, advanced computer proficiency, and the ability to provide first aid and respond to emergencies. A valid driver’s license and the physical ability to supervise campers at all times are also required.

Preferred Qualifications include current CPR/First Aid certification, willingness to relocate to Fort Stockton during the two‑month camp season and work at the Arlington office during the off‑season, and a desire and ability to work with children in an outdoor setting.

• Travel overnight as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, education, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience in camp, youth programming, or hospitality management.
• Proven administrative, budgeting, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and quick learning of new systems.
• Ability to provide first aid, respond to emergencies, and maintain physical stamina for constant supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate camp vehicles.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).
• Willingness to relocate to Fort Stockton for the camp season and work at the Arlington office off‑season.
• Desire and ability to work with children in an outdoor setting.

Benefits

Join a Fortune 500 company that is growing fast and offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase options, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, personal time and company holidays, as well as multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, and company holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance