Seasonal Camp Director: Lead Teams & Create Camp Magic

Camp Galileo; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free camp for your child(ren) or two-?

15% Friends & Family discount

Priority nomination for financial aid

Job summary

Camp Galileo on Bainbridge Island seeks an experienced Camp Director to lead a seasonal, March–September 2027 program. You will oversee a dynamic team, run daily camp operations, and serve as the public face of the organization, ensuring joyful, safe, and high-quality camper experiences.

You will manage preseason planning, staff scheduling, payroll, and program standards, while maintaining family communication and community partnerships.

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 operations from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and payroll and ensure program standards.
• Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40 and build team culture.
• Maintain camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity at all times.
• Communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Travel regionally for up to 3 in-person marketing events during preseason.

Skills

Staff leadership

Operational planning

Communication w/ families

Safety & emergency

Program management

Project-based learning

Training compliance

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

Camp Galileo on Bainbridge Island seeks an experienced Camp Director to lead a seasonal, March–September 2027 program. You will oversee a dynamic team, run daily camp operations, and serve as the public face of the organization, ensuring joyful, safe, and high-quality camper experiences.

You will manage preseason planning, staff scheduling, payroll, and program standards, while maintaining family communication and community partnerships.