Camp Director: Lead Innovative Summer Camps

Vochure; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free camp for your child(ren) or two g

Giftable weeks

15% Friends & Family discount

Priority nomination for financial aid

Job summary

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced Camp Director to lead our summer camps for K–8th grade, serving as site General Manager and public face of the organization. You will open and operate a Camp Galileo location, guiding a seasonal team to deliver joyful, safe environments and exceptional camper experiences.

This role emphasizes program quality, creativity, and strong customer care, curriculum, and team leadership, with phased responsibilities from preseason planning to on-site execution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working directly with students in an education setting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Infuse camp with joy, tradition, and creativity.
• Build an inclusive environment where every camper, staff member, and family feels seen, supported, and inspired.
• Own every aspect of your camp’s launch, from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• As both operational lead and culture builder, oversee every detail from daily camp operations to parent communication while delivering an exceptional program.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity at all times.
• Anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and problem-solve on the fly so camp runs seamlessly, even when things don’t go as planned.
• Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40 (depending on site size), including educators and entry-level staff, while actively building your team culture.
• Provide clear expectations for instructional and program standards, ongoing feedback, and professional development.
• Own core management responsibilities such as training support, scheduling, payroll, and ongoing performance management.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach (GIA) to encourage curiosity and problem-solving.
• Lead your team in turning challenges into opportunities, keeping both spirit and operations aligned to Galileo’s mission.
• Communicate openly with your Field Program Manager, seek out feedback, and turn it into action.
• Take ownership of your own professional development, staying self-motivated to learn, grow, and improve throughout the summer.
• Serve as the primary face of camp within the community.
• Communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with your Field Program Manager and cultivate trust with community partners, staff, and campers.

Job description

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced Camp Director to lead our summer camps for K–8th grade, serving as site General Manager and public face of the organization. You will open and operate a Camp Galileo location, guiding a seasonal team to deliver joyful, safe environments and exceptional camper experiences.

This role emphasizes program quality, creativity, and strong customer care, curriculum, and team leadership, with phased responsibilities from preseason planning to on-site execution