Steve & Kate's Team Leader (West)

Bright Horizons; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition assistance and education coach

Caregiving support and resources

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Oakland, CA is seeking a S&K Camp Team Leader to oversee up to 20 Camp Directors and deliver engaging, safe camp programs across year-round operations. The role requires on-site work at West Region Camps with periodic travel to locations as needed.

You will lead staffing, budget, compliance and operations, partner with schools, coordinate logistics with vendors, and respond to emergencies while building community for families and campers.

Qualifications

• Must meet the American Camp Association (ACA) Director accreditation standards, including being 25 years of age and having at least two seasons of camp supervisory experience.
• 3+ years of past management or leadership experience.
• Experience hiring and managing teams of 10 or more.
• Past experience managing across Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Financial/Budgetary functions.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with Camp Director teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises a team of Year-round and Seasonal Camp Directors (up to 20).
• Manages all customer communications and ensures exceptional service for thousands of families.
• Ensures compliance with company, city, county and state policies for camps/childcare facilities.
• Oversees budget for personnel, food and programming across camps and negotiates vendor terms.
• Visis Camps to observe operations and provide support; may lead camp during emergencies.
• Manages logistics and inventory for camp programs valued in excess of nine figures.
• Handles escalations in sensitive, emergency, behavioral and medical situations.
• Manages relationships with host schools and oversees site planning and janitorial arrangements.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Budget management

Operations management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Primary Purpose

A S&K Camp Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of up to 20 Camp Directors, who in turn manage all aspects of planning and executing an innovative, kid-centric summer day camp, as well as other seasonal holiday break and pop-up programs year-round. This role involves helping the directors develop and implement local marketing initiatives; establish and build relationships with thousands of camp families; recruit, hire, train and lead seasonal teams; and oversee logistics, compliance, operations and inventory management for the programs they manage. Successful Senior Camp Directors will develop and lead a dynamic, inclusive and growing team of Camp Directors responsible for building community with kids, staff and families and delivering phenomenal programs for campers, while ensuring safety, operational efficiency and profitability.

Hybrid

This Hybrid role requires on-site work at our West Region Camps.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises a team of Year-round and Seasonal Camp Directors (up to 20), including assessment and onboarding of new hires, talent development, performance management and separation. Supports Camp Directors in doing the same for their seasonal teams.


• Ensures Directors are successfully managing all customer communication for their programs, including responding to email and phone inquiries in a timely fashion, providing exceptional customer service, and handling sensitive and escalated matters for thousands of prospective and attending camp families.


• Oversees the implementation and ongoing execution of compliance processes by Directors to ensure company, city, county and state required policies for camps and/or childcare facilities are followed.


• Oversees a budget for personnel, food and programming across many camps, and ensures resources are managed appropriately by Directors. Assists Directors in negotiating terms with local vendors that provide food and programming for their camp.


• Visits Camps to observe operations, provide support, give feedback, and implement change; will need to travel to camps and possibly lead camp in the event of an emergency or Director vacancy.


• Supports and oversees Directors in their management of all logistics and inventory responsibilities for hundreds of items needed to run camp programs, which are valued in excess of nine-figures.


• Supports Camp Directors in handling sensitive, emergency, behavioral and/or medical situations when they arise. Handles escalations as needed.


• Manages relationships with host schools that rent out facilities where camps run. Responsible for overseeing and assisting Directors with janitorial arrangements, security and site planning to ensure sanitary, safe and smooth operations.

Decision Making

Receives limited direction and exercises independent judgement within the scope of their role

Job Requirements

Education

Experience

Preferred Bachelor's Degree

Additional Job Requirements

• Must meet the American Camp Association (ACA) Director accreditation standards, which include being 25 years of age and having at least two seasons of camp supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of experience working in a child care or education setting for at least one year coupled with supervisory experience in another industry will be considered to satisfy this requirement.


• 3+ years of past management or leadership experience.


• Experience hiring and managing teams of 10 or more.


• Past experience managing across Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Financial/Budgetary functions.


• Will be expected to travel as needed to meet with and observe their Camp Director team, especially during the Summer months but during other times of year as well.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 - $90,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Long-term and short-term disability insurance


• Life insurance


• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools


• Tuition assistance and education coaching


• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family


• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Deadline to Apply

This posting is anticipated to remain open until August 30, 2026.

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.