Seasonal Camp Director: Lead Creative, Safe Camps

Galileo Learning; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; 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 public face of the organization. You will open and operate a Camp Galileo location, leading a seasonal team to create joyful, safe environments and ensure smooth daily operations with a focus on camper and family experiences.

You will oversee program quality, foster creativity, and deliver excellence in customer care, curriculum, and team leadership while managing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working directly with students in education/out-of-school settings.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising adult staff.
• Proven ability to create safe, inclusive environments for children and build trust with families.
• Experience with scheduling, staffing, and payroll.
• Availability for part-time remote work starting Feb 2026 and full-time on-site work starting June 2026 (varies by location).

Responsibilities

• Lead camp launch and oversee preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Manage daily camp operations and parent communications while delivering exceptional program quality.
• Ensure camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity.
• Train and mentor staff (7 to 40) and manage scheduling and payroll.
• Build partnerships with families and community partners.

Skills

Educator experience

Staff supervision

Safety management

Communication with families

Project-based learning

Job description

Galileo Learning seeks 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, leading a seasonal team to create joyful, safe environments and ensure smooth daily operations with a focus on camper and family experiences.

You will oversee program quality, foster creativity, and deliver excellence in customer care, curriculum, and team leadership while managing