Recruiting And Retaining Camp Staff
Staff members are a camp director’s most valuable asset, so it is important to get the right people in the door and, once they’re onboard, keep them around. It can be a challenge to not only recruit enough staff, but recruit quality candidates who can be retained. The following are some tips to help leaders with recruitment efforts:
1. Research similar pay structures in surrounding areas to ensure the camp is paying at or above market rate. Don’t hide or be vague about pay. Be forward about rates, and use them to sell the position.
2. Be creative with job descriptions, and ensure they are as accurate and informative as possible. Each one should stand out in order to get potential applicants excited about the position.