Staff Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Professional Staff Opportunities

ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR

Camp Summit seeks a full time Assistant Camp Director. This dynamic individual will develop and implement year round camping programs for campers aged 6-99 years. Duties include hiring, coordinating & supervising our year round program staff. We provide residential camping experiences for children and adults who are developmentally delayed, physically challenged, deaf/blind multi-handicapped or multi-disabled with a wide variety and differing levels of disabilities from mild to profound. Requirements: A bachelor's degree in related field; Knowledge of people with disabilities is desired, but not required; Strong supervisory skills; Excellent organizational & multi-tasking abilities; Ability to work effectively with a diverse group; Ropes & Lifeguard certification or willing to be trained. To be considered, please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Only someone who wants to grow, who is dedicated & passionate need apply. (ACA Accredited)

Camp Summit hires approximately 75-90 employees each summer to fulfill a safe ratio of two campers to every one counselor. Most staff members live in the cabins (your "home away from home") with the campers during their one-week stay. Many of our staff are college students pursuing fields of human interest. We also work with international agencies to recruit personnel from all over the world. Benefits include salary, room and board, laundry facilities, and the experience of a lifetime!

Duties of all camp personnel

• Immediate care and welfare of the campers.
• Knowing and developing a relationship with each camper in your unit.
• Carrying out duties assigned by Assistant Camp Directors and immediate supervisor(s).
• Working with other counselors and staff cooperatively.
• Following camp standards, rules, and policies

Available Positions
Counselor
Unit Leader
Unit Leader Liaisons (2)
Rover (2)
Camp Photographer
Office Manager
Program Director
Wrangler Activity Directors (2)
Pool Activity Directors (2)
Arts & Crafts Activity Director
Nature Activity Director
Sports & Games Activity Director
Kaleidoscope Activity Director
Ropes Course Activity Directors (2)
Nurses (3)
Kitchen Staff

Program Staff

Responsible for the planning and teaching of activities directly related to specific areas. Provide leadership and a cooperative environment, and follow through with assigned duties to the activity. Will also be assigned to work with a particular cabin unit and will fulfill counselor duties when responsibilities of activity area are complete, with the exception of the Program Director. Experience working with people with disabilities preferred. For some areas, must be twenty-one years of age.

If you would like to receive a complete job description of any employment opportunities, please contact us at the Dallas office, 972-484-8900 ext. 110 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

How to become a volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering with Camp Summit, or would like more information about the above opportunities, please contact:

For Program & Administrative Volunteers:
Assistant Camp Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 972-484-8900 ext. 110

For Work Groups & Facility Volunteers:
Facility Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 214-587-5920