Camp Director: Lead Safe, Inspiring Summer Camps

Vochure; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free camp for your child(ren) or two g

15% Friends & Family discount

Priority nomination for financial aid

Job summary

Galileo Learning seeks an experienced Camp Director to lead our summer camps for K–8th grade, serving as site General Manager and the public face of the organization.

You will open and operate a Camp Galileo location, guiding a dynamic seasonal team to create joyful, safe environments and build exceptional camper and family experiences through strong program quality, creativity, and customer care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working 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.

Responsibilities

• Infuse camp with joy, tradition, and creativity.
• Own every aspect of your camp’s launch, from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Oversee daily camp operations to parent communication while delivering an exceptional program.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity at all times.
• Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40, including educators and entry-level staff.
• Own core management responsibilities such as scheduling, payroll, and ongoing performance management.

Skills

Staff training

Scheduling

Payroll

Performance management

Team leadership

Job description

Galileo Learning seeks an experienced Camp Director to lead our summer camps for K–8th grade, serving as site General Manager and the public face of the organization.

You will open and operate a Camp Galileo location, guiding a dynamic seasonal team to create joyful, safe environments and build exceptional camper and family experiences through strong program quality, creativity, and customer care.