Seasonal Camp Director: Lead, Inspire & Innovate

Galileo Learning; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; 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 a Camp Director to lead our K-8th summer camps. You will open and operate Camp Galileo locations, manage a seasonal team, and ensure exceptional camper and family experiences.

As the public face of the camp, you will uphold program quality, foster creativity, and deliver excellence in customer care, curriculum, and staff leadership while maintaining safety and strong partnerships in the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with students in an education setting.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising adult staff.
• Proven ability to create safe, inclusive environments for children and earn family trust.
• Experience setting clear expectations and coaching staff.
• Ability to manage scheduling, staffing, and payroll.
• Calm, decisive problem-solving in fast-paced situations with families.

Responsibilities

• Own camp launch from preseason planning to end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Lead operations and culture, oversee daily activities and parent communication.
• Ensure camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity.
• Build and mentor a staff team (7–40) and provide ongoing feedback.
• Coordinate training, scheduling, and payroll responsibilities.
• Turn challenges into opportunities aligned with Galileo's mission.

Skills

Student safety

Staff supervision

Program quality

Family communication

Scheduling & payroll

Team leadership

Hands-on learning

Travel readiness

Training completion

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Galileo Learning seeks a Camp Director to lead our K-8th summer camps. You will open and operate Camp Galileo locations, manage a seasonal team, and ensure exceptional camper and family experiences.

As the public face of the camp, you will uphold program quality, foster creativity, and deliver excellence in customer care, curriculum, and staff leadership while maintaining safety and strong partnerships in the community.