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About the Role
Camp Directors lead dynamic summer camps for K–8th grade, serving as both site General Manager and the 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. Focus on exceptional camper and family experiences, upholding program quality, fostering creativity, and delivering excellence in customer care, curriculum, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Infuse camp with joy, tradition, and creativity
- Build an inclusive environment where every camper, staff member, and family feels seen, supported, and inspired
- Own every aspect of your camp’s launch, from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up
- Oversee every detail from daily camp operations to parent communication while delivering an exceptional program
- Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity at all times
- Anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and problem-solve on the fly so camp runs seamlessly
- Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40, including educators and entry-level staff, while actively building your team culture
- Provide clear expectations for instructional and program standards, ongoing feedback, and professional development
- Own core management responsibilities such as training support, scheduling, payroll, and ongoing performance management
- Use the Galileo Innovation Approach (GIA) to encourage curiosity and problem-solving
- Lead your team in turning challenges into opportunities, keeping both spirit and operations aligned to Galileo’s mission
- Communicate openly with your Field Program Manager, seek out feedback, and turn it into action
- Take ownership of your own professional development, staying self-motivated to learn, grow, and improve
- Serve as the primary face of camp within the community
- Communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams
- Collaborate with your Field Program Manager and cultivate trust with community partners, staff, and campers
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working directly with students in an education setting (out-of-school time, teaching, education administration, camps/recreation, etc.) is required
- Minimum 1 year of experience managing or supervising adult staff is required
- 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
Skills
- Innovation skills
- Growth mindset
- Creative confidence
- Customer care
- Curriculum development
- Team leadership
- Operational management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Mentoring
- Professional development
Location
- Palo Alto
- Bay Area
- 8 states
Work Type
- Seasonal
- Part-time remote
- Full-time on-site
- Flexible
- In-person
Experience Level
- Experienced leader
- 3+ years of experience working directly with students in an education setting
- Minimum 1 year of experience managing or supervising adult staff
Education Level
- Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Salary/Compensations
- Preseason (Feb–June): $23-25/hour
- Camp Season (June–Aug): $1,600/week
- Postseason (Aug–Sept): $23-25/hour
- $1 per camper-week enrollment bonus
- Potential commission for add-on weeks
Benefits
- Free camp for your child(ren) or two giftable weeks (incl. extended care)
- 15% Friends & Family discount
- Priority nomination for financial assistance for someone you know
About the Company
- Galileo Learning’s mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world.
- We provide out-of-school enrichment programs that build innovation skills, growth mindset, and creative confidence.
- We run neighborhood summer day camps for families, deliver expanded learning programs for school districts, and empower educational institutions and service providers with curriculum and instructional support.
- We bring our mission to life through the Galileo Innovation Approach (GIA): combining mindset, process, and knowledge to drive meaningful outcomes for students and for each other.
- We operate with a high level of ownership and care for our work, our partners, and each other.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
- We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job.