- Wages/Pay
- $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 / year
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Aug 16, 2026
Camp Grady Spruce YMCA, located on beautiful Possum Kingdom Lake approximately 120 miles west of Dallas, is searching for an Outdoor Education Director.
Since 1949, Camp Grady Spruce has been creating unforgettable experiences for campers and staff alike. As part of the Dallas YMCA, you'll join a legacy of adventure, leadership, and lifelong impact.
This role will live on site, coordinating our Outdoor Education programs. This role encompasses full accountability for all facets of camp operation, including staffing, programming, health and safety, and the strategic management of marketing and business aspects of the Outdoor Education programs.
The Program Director is entrusted with the development and implementation of the curriculum for the Camp Grady Spruce outdoor education program. The curriculum should reflect the current Outdoor Education TEKS for the Texas Public Schools.
This role includes the following responsibilities:
1. Budget Management:
Develop and meticulously monitor a $1M budget to ensure it aligns with or surpasses expectations for the branch's financial status.
2. Residential Role:
Reside on-site and assume the responsibility of responding promptly to the needs of guests and staff, maintaining a 24-hour presence during programs.
3. Collaborative Support:
Collaborate with other team members to provide assistance and support across various camp operations as required.
4. Volunteer Engagement:
Offer support to volunteers, particularly during the Annual Campaign and other campaign-related initiatives.
5. Training Staff:
Train staff in all aspects of the Outdoor Education Program or find suitable trainers for activities including Archery, BB’s, canoeing, and boat driving.
*Individual Housing is provided as part of the compensation package.
Contact Info
- Cori Carter
- ccarter@ymcadallas.org
- www.campgradyspruce.org
YMCA Camp Grady Spruce
Established in 1989, the residential Outdoor Education program at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce is devoted to helping teachers educate students about the interrelationship and interdependence between man and the environment. The OE Program operates during the school year and is primarily focused on the curriculum 5th grade students. Instructors teach kids canoeing, horseback riding, archery, and more!
- Location
- Texas
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 40- 60
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Summer staff live right in the heart of camp, sharing cabins with campers and fellow counselors throughout the season. Cabin housing creates a fun, close knit community and gives staff the opportunity to build strong connections with campers while creating an engaging and supportive environment. Housing is provided during camp sessions, and staff accommodations include basic camp style living with access to shared restrooms and shower facilities. Living on site allows staff to fully experience the energy, friendships, and unforgettable moments that make summer camp so special.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Intermittent
