Camp Director: Lead Safe, Creative Summer Camps

Galileo Learning, LLC; Westwood (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free camp for child

Giftable weeks

Friends & Family discount

Priority financial assistance

Job summary

Galileo Learning, LLC is seeking an experienced Camp Director to lead our K-8th summer camps. You will serve as site General Manager and the public face of the organization, opening and operating a Galileo location in your community.

You’ll guide a seasonal team of educators and staff to deliver joyful, safe experiences with top-quality programs and strong customer care. You will oversee training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management, while upholding Galileo’s mission and the Galileo

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 operational details like scheduling, staffing, and payroll.
• Track record of staying calm and making sound decisions in fast-paced situations, including safety issues and challenging conversations with families.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families, partners, and supervisors.
• Experience with hands-on, project-based learning (STEAM, art, design, maker programs) is a plus.
• Availability for part-time remote work starting Feb 2026, and full-time on-site work starting June 2026 (dates vary by location).
• Willingness to travel in the region to up to 3 in-person marketing events, in the preseason.
• Ability to complete all required training before camp begins.
• Ability to meet state requirements to work with children, including mandated screenings and Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead camp launch from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Oversee daily camp operations and parent communication while delivering an exceptional program.
• Ensure camper safety and program fidelity at all times.
• Train and mentor staff ranging 7 to 40, depending on site.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, and ongoing performance management.
• Collaborate with Field Program Manager and cultivate trust with community partners, staff, and campers.
• Serve as the primary face of camp within the community.
• Communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Communication with families

Operational planning

Decision making

Calm under pressure

Public face of organization

Job description

Galileo Learning, LLC is seeking an experienced Camp Director to lead our K-8th summer camps. You will serve as site General Manager and the public face of the organization, opening and operating a Galileo location in your community.

You’ll guide a seasonal team of educators and staff to deliver joyful, safe experiences with top-quality programs and strong customer care. You will oversee training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management, while upholding Galileo’s mission and the Galileo