Recruit → Retain → Repeat: Camp Staffing Framework

Recruit → Retain → Repeat — Director’s Playbook

A clear, modern, systems-oriented staffing framework you can put to work today. Designed for camp leaders who want a reliable, repeatable loop — not staffing roulette.

1) Overview of the Staffing Loop

Staffing isn’t luck — it’s architecture. Build a loop that compounds.

Phase	Goal	Primary Inputs	Primary Outputs
Recruit	Get the right people in the door	Clear roles, simple apply flow, swift comms	Qualified candidates ready to interview
Retain	Keep hires engaged through Day 1	Touchpoints, community, clarity, recognition	Committed staff who arrive prepared
Repeat	Turn one good summer into momentum	Surveys, docs, gratitude, Info Hubs	Faster hiring, higher return rates next year

2) RECRUIT — Lower the Barrier, Raise the Clarity

Build a fast, fair, and friction-light hiring machine.

SWIFT Hiring Principles

Simple: One-page role page. 2–4 must-haves. Apply button above the fold.
Warm: Human, prompt outreach within 24 hours.
Intentional: Behavioral prompts tied to core competencies.
Fast: Shortlist within 48 hours. Offer within 7 days when possible.
Traceable: Candidates tracked with tags, stage, and notes.

Why simple applications yield better applicants

Reduces bounce and diversifies your pipeline.
Prioritizes demonstration over documentation.
Surfaces values and problem-solving via a few strong prompts.