Also called: Camp Executive Director
Runs a summer camp year-round — hiring, safety, programs, and recruiting campers.
In winter, travels to camp fairs and hires 80 counselors. In summer, wakes before reveille, checks the lake is safe, handles a homesick camper's parent call, and leads the campfire.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in recreation, education, or related plus years as a counselor; ACA training.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Recreation Management, Education, Outdoor Education.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with registration and hiring, but keeping campers safe and leading counselors stays human.
Classes: Business, Health, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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