Camp Director — Lead Innovative, Safe Summer Camps

Camp Galileo; Oak Park (IL); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free camp for your child(ren) or two g

15% Friends & Family discount

Priority nomination for financial aid

Résumé du poste

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced leader to join as Camp Director for its seasonal program serving K-8th campers. The role combines site General Manager duties with public-facing responsibilities in the Oak Park community.

You will supervise a dynamic team, ensure safe, high-quality programming, and deliver exceptional camper and family experiences across operations, curriculum, and customer care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working directly with students in an education setting (out-of-school time, camps/recreation, etc.)
• Minimum 1 year of experience managing or supervising adult staff
• Proven experience creating safe, inclusive environments for children and building trust with families
• Proven experience setting clear expectations, giving ongoing feedback, and coaching staff to improve
• Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling, staffing, and payroll

Responsabilités

• Open and operate a Camp Galileo location serving campers and their families within your community
• Lead a dynamic seasonal team of educators and entry-level staff to create joyful, safe environments
• Uphold program quality, foster creativity, and deliver excellence in customer care and curriculum
• Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40, including educators and entry-level staff
• Own core management responsibilities such as scheduling, payroll, and performance management
• Communicate openly with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams
• Serve as the primary face of camp within the community and travel for marketing events

Connaissances

Teaching/education experience

Staff leadership

Family communication

Safety practices

Operations planning

Description du poste

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced leader to join as Camp Director for its seasonal program serving K-8th campers. The role combines site General Manager duties with public-facing responsibilities in the Oak Park community.

You will supervise a dynamic team, ensure safe, high-quality programming, and deliver exceptional camper and family experiences across operations, curriculum, and customer care.