Summer Camp Director, Boulder (2027)

Galileo Learning • Boulder, CO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced Camp Director to lead a summer day camp for K–8th grade campers in Boulder. The director serves as the site General Manager and the public face of Galileo, opening and operating the camp and leading a seasonal team of educators and entry-level staff. The role focuses on creating a joyful, safe and inclusive environment while delivering strong camper and family experiences, program quality, customer care, curriculum implementation and team leadership.

The director owns the camp launch from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up. Responsibilities span daily operations, parent communication, safety, program fidelity, staffing, scheduling, payroll and performance management. Directors train, mentor and develop teams of 7 to 40 people, build a strong team culture, and work with families, facility partners, community partners and Galileo colleagues. They use the Galileo Innovation Approach to foster creativity, curiosity and problem-solving, and collaborate with their Field Program Manager to act on feedback and improve.

This seasonal role runs March–September 2027 and has three phases. Training and preparation (March–June) generally require 5–15 hours per week, mostly flexible and remote, with scheduled and in-person commitments, including training, a Bay Area retreat, marketing events and camp-site preparation. Some events may occur evenings or weekends. On-site camp operations (June–August) typically run Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, for up to 50 hours per week over 5–8 weeks, depending on placement. Wrap-up (August–September) involves up to five total remote hours for administrative tasks and staff reviews.

Compensation is estimated at $22–$24 per hour for flexible part-time preseason preparation and training, a weekly summer salary of $1,400 plus $50 per week for each year of returning tenure, and $22–$24 per hour for part-time postseason work. Additional compensation includes $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks. Compensation may vary based on factors including geography and tenure. Perks include free camp for the employee’s children or two giftable weeks (including extended care), a 15% Friends & Family discount, and priority nomination for financial assistance for someone the employee knows.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in education or child development (K–8 preferred), or related coursework.
• At least 1 year of team management and coaching experience or supervisory experience.
• Availability for part-time remote work starting February 2026 and full-time on-site work starting June 2026; dates vary by location.
• Willingness to travel within the region to up to three in-person preseason marketing events.
• Flexibility to adapt and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to complete all required state certifications before camp starts.
• Must be at least 21 years old under Colorado state requirements.
• Must meet one Colorado education/experience option: a related bachelor’s degree; an associate’s degree or 60 college credits plus 3 months (455 hours) supervising four or more unrelated children ages 4 or older; 21 months (3,185 hours) of relevant experience plus six college credits or 40 clock hours of school-age-child-related training; or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher.
• Colorado experience must include direct supervision of four or more children ages 4–18 who are not related to the applicant; babysitting, coaching, tutoring and lifeguarding do not count.
• Colorado experience must be verifiable with appropriate documentation, such as employer letters signed on company letterhead.
• Complete Colorado licensing requirements upon hire, including PDIS trainings, background checks, two-hour in-person medication administration training, and CPR/First Aid.
• A tuberculosis (TB) requirement may apply during onboarding in accordance with applicable local and state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with K–8 students.
• Related coursework in education or child development.

Responsibilities

• Open and operate a Camp Galileo location, owning the launch from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Infuse camp with joy, tradition and creativity, and build an inclusive environment where campers, staff and families feel supported.
• Oversee daily camp operations and parent communication while maintaining program quality and delivering excellent customer care.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust and program fidelity; anticipate needs, adapt and resolve operational issues.
• Train, mentor and manage a staff of 7 to 40, establish team culture, set clear instructional and program expectations, and provide ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Manage training support, scheduling, payroll and ongoing performance management.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving and help the team turn challenges into opportunities.
• Communicate with the Field Program Manager, seek feedback and put it into action; take ownership of personal professional development.
• Serve as the primary face of camp in the community and communicate proactively with families, facilities partners and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Field Program Manager and cultivate trust with community partners, staff and campers.
• Participate in preseason training, marketing events and on-site camp preparation, as well as postseason administrative tasks and staff reviews.

Benefits

• Free camp for the employee’s child(ren) or two giftable weeks, including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount.
• Priority nomination for financial assistance for someone the employee knows.
• Additional compensation of $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed