Job Summary:

The Retreat Center Director serves within the Recreation Ministry of Green Acres Baptist Church with the primary goal of Transforming Lives with the Truth of Jesus Christ. This position is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations, staff, and ministry development of the Green Acres Retreat Center while ensuring excellent guest experiences, well-maintained facilities, and Christ-centered leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Ministry & Leadership

• Always lead with the goal of transforming lives with the truth of Jesus Christ.
• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of full-time and part-time staff.
• Create, maintain, and continually improve the ministries of the Retreat Center.

Foster a Christ-centered, service-oriented culture among staff and guests.

• Lead and manage the general facility maintenance and cleaning team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Retreat Center Operations

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Retreat Center.
• Provide guest services for all groups reserving and using the Retreat Center.
• Ensure daily facility setup, breakdown, and readiness for scheduled activities and events.
• Work closely with the Recreation Assistant for all facility reservations.

Facility & Equipment Oversight

• Oversee general equipment maintenance and ensure timely repair or replacement when needed.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, functional, and well-maintained at all times.

Policies, Safety & Community Relations

• Ensure compliance with all Retreat Center policies and procedures.
• Enforce policies in a manner that demonstrates grace, respect, and care for both people and facilities.
• Help ensure the Retreat Center is a great neighbor within the surrounding community.

              Collaboration & Communication

• Attend meetings at the main campus and participate in Recreation Committee meetings as required.
• Maintain clear communication with Recreation Ministry leadership regarding staffing, scheduling, facility needs, and guest feedback.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Enjoys working outdoors and in a camp or retreat-style environment.
• Strong people skills with the ability to interact graciously and professionally with guests, staff, and volunteers.
• Basic understanding of handyman skills, including minor repairs, maintenance, and general facility upkeep.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and supervise both full-time and part-time staff.
• Alignment with the mission, values, and beliefs of Green Acres Baptist Church.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous retreat center or camp experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be able to carry loads of up to 50 pounds.
• Has the capability to traverse uneven terrain and assess facilities for potential hazards.
• Ability to perform manual tasks such as cleaning, maintenance, and equipment repairs.
• Schedule flexibility. Holiday weekends of Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day are required workdays.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

Green Acres Baptist Church an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, veteran, or disability status.